William Goldman

Virginia Rep has announced the 2024-2025 Season: an exciting line-up of musicals, plays, and special presentations at all three locations, including the Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, and the Family Season in the Jessie Bogese Theatre at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education. Partner productions in the Theatre Gym and additional community partnerships will be announced at a later time. 

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its winter play, MISERY, by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from February 24 through March 3.

Experience the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King's MISERY at Palo Alto Players. Directed by Kimberly Ridgeway, this spine-tingling production will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss it from January 19-February 4, 2024.

Hale Centre Theatre's production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, directed by Cambrian James, brings magic to the classic with full-bodied, robust-sounding voices and solid performances by its leads.

Tacoma Little Theatre has welcomed the fall season with Stephen King’s Misery.  Get a first look at photos below!

Raleigh Little Theatre is presenting Misery by William Goldman, based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King, in RLT’s intimate Gaddy-Goodwin Theatre. Get a first look at photos!

The psychological thriller opens this weekend at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill. Check out production photos here!

Experience the thrills of Stephen King's Misery on stage at RLT. Raleigh Little Theatre presents Misery by William Goldman, based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King, in RLT's intimate Gaddy-Goodwin Theatre. The production runs October 20 - November 5 and is directed by Sean A. Brosnahan.

 Fulton Theatre brings a “pychological pas de deux” to it’s 4th Floor Tell Studio Theatre with Misery, based on Stephen King's novel. Learn more about the show here!

Get ready for spine-tingling suspense as PlayMakers Rep presents MISERY. Don't miss this must-see production that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Book your tickets now for a thrilling experience this spooky season.

Experience the gripping tale of Paul Sheldon, a famous author who finds himself trapped with his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. Don't miss Misery, based on the novel by Stephen King, at The Laboratory Theater of Florida.

Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his 'Number One Fan,' Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new 'Misery' novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. By William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King, Directed by Ben Viccellio, the Cast includes: Maureen Browning, Bruce Jacklin & Steve Jefferson. Performances are Oct. 20 - Nov. 11 , 2023, at The Alcove Dinner Theatre, 116 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com/dinner-theatre.html#/

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company will present “Misery,” live on stage Oct. 12–29, 2023. The play by William Goldman is adapted from Stephen King’s classic horror novel and directed by SaMi Chester. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!

Tacoma Little Theatre will welcome the fall season with Stephen King's Misery.  King's prize-winning novel and award-winning film have been newly adapted by William Goldman for the stage. This production is directed by Chris Serface. Get more information about the production here!

Duluth Playhouse Underground will present MISERY, William Goldman's stage adaptation of Stephen King's gripping, psychological thriller, running October 12 - 28, 2023. Despite not having opened yet, Misery has already garnered such high demand that its initial two-week run has been extended to three weeks due to sold-out performances.

Misery, by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, opens October 20th at The Laboratory Theater of Florida. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Misery comes to Dolphin Theatre in September. The play is by William Goldman, based on his film, which is based on Stephen King's novel. Directed By Zane Fleming, performances run 21 September - 7 October 2023.

3rd Act Theatre Company presents Misery, written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, and directed by Artistic Director Christine Jolly as their first Noire production of Season 5: MEMORY.

3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre company in Oklahoma City presents Misery, written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, and directed by Artistic Director Christine Jolly as their first Noire production of Season 5: MEMORY.

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