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David A. Tucker II To Feature At Inaugural National Latine Playwrights Festival


Chicano playwright David A. Tucker II wins the 2023 National Latine Playwrights Award for his black comedy, The Nude. He will be featured at the inaugural National Latine Playwrights Festival in June 2024, hosted by the Arizona Theatre Company.

ABC to Celebrate 100 Years of Disney With an Evening Hosted by Kelly Ripa; New Animated Short Film, ENCANTO & More Featured


In honor of Disney’s 100th anniversary, ABC is celebrating the iconic moment with an evening of magical programming hosted by Kelly Ripa. ABC will begin the evening with an episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” followed by a lineup that will include exclusive moments featuring Ripa and sneak peeks of upcoming Disney projects. Watch a video!

The Sol Project Unveils Complete Programming for SOLFEST 2023


Discover the diverse and captivating program of SOLFEST 2023, presented by The Sol Project. From exciting performances to engaging workshops, this unmissable event taking place from August 27-31 promises a week filled with entertainment and inspiration. Be sure to mark your calendars for SOLFEST 2023 and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of theater and arts.

Jennifer Kiger Concludes Run at Yale Repertory Theatre; Chantal Rodriguez Appointed Associate Artistic Director


Yale Repertory Theatre has announced that Jennifer Kiger, Associate Artistic Director at Yale Rep and Director of New Play Programs, is stepping down from these roles effective June 30, 2023. She will continue to serve on the Playwriting faculty at David Geffen School of Drama.   

Quisqueya Celebration Honoring BEES & HONEY and VÁMONOS to be Held This Month


MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project, and INTAR Theatre will celebrate their productions this spring with a special street event on Saturday May 13, beginning at 1PM and running until 6PM in front of MCC Theater.

Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for THE COTILLION World Premiere at A.R.T./New York


New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company will present The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of The Renaissance Hotel written and directed by Colette Robert.

SANCOCHO Extends Off-Broadway at WP Theater


The Off-Broadway Premiere of Sancocho is extending its limited engagement, through Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Maribel Martinez & Xavier Pacheco to Star in BEES & HONEY at MCC Theater


MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project announced casting for Bees & Honey by Guadalís Del Carmen (Not For Sale) and directed by Melissa Crespo (Espejos: Clean).

The Arizona Theatre Company Extends National Latine Playwrights Award Submissions


The Arizona Theatre Company submission extension for the 2023 National Latine Playwrights Award will end tomorrow Wednesday, March 1.

Zuleyma Guevara & Shirley Rumierk to Star in SANCOCHO Off-Broadway Premiere


Producers Latinx Playwrights Circle, WP Theater, and The Sol Project have announced an all-Latinx cast and design team for the Off-Broadway Premiere of Sancocho. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Cygnet Theatre Announces The Cast And Creative Team Of EL HURACÁN


Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of El Huracán by Acadamy Award-winning playwright Charise Castro Smith (Encanto).

Latinx Playwrights Circle Announces Off-Broadway Co-Production And HOLA Award For Excellence In Theater


The Latinx Playwrights Circle has announced the Off-Broadway Premiere of Christin Eve Cato's Sancocho directed by Rebecca Martinez, in partnership with WP Theater and The Sol Project.

Adriana Gaviria Appointed Co-Artistic Director of The Sol Project


Adriana Gaviria will join Jacob G. Padrón as co-Artistic Director of The Sol Project. Gaviria will assume the new role beginning December 12, 2022. 

SANCOCHO To Have Off-Broadway Premiere This Spring at WP Theater


Sancocho, a new play by Christin Eve Cato (The Good Cop, DUAF 2022) directed by Rebecca Martinez (Miss You Like Hell; Theatre for One: Here We Are) will have its Off-Broadway premiere at WP Theater in Spring 2023.

bb brecht's HOLIDAY YULETIDE SPECTACULAR to Kick Off New Georges' 30th Anniversary Season


New Georges will kick off its 30th Anniversary season with a one-night-only special presentation of bb brecht’s Holiday Yuletide Spectacular, created by Miranda Haymon. On Wednesday December 14, 2022, audiences are invited to spend their holiday party season with bb brecht and his friends at Dixon Place.

The National Theatre Conference Announces 2022 Award Recipients


The National Theatre Conference is honoring new and long-time organizations and individuals who affect and inspire the field, and has named the recipients of its 2022 awards.

GableStage Newest Education Initiatives For Teens & Adults


GableStage has announced four innovative educational programs for its upcoming 2022-2023 season.

Arizona Theatre Company Opens Submissions For National Latine Playwrights Award


Submissions for Arizona Theatre Company's 2023 National Latine Playwrights Award are open from now through Thursday, Dec. 15.

San Francisco Playhouse to Present AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Beginning in November


San Francisco Playhouse will continue its 20th Anniversary season with the imaginative and exhilarating hit musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's As You Like It. Helmed by San Francisco Playhouse's Artistic Director Bill English with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer, As You Like It will perform November 17, 2022 – January 14, 2023.

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