Anna Ziegler

ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Public Theater will present a one-week extension ahead of previews beginning for the world premiere of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), a new play by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler.

Review: THE LAST MATCH at FILIGREE THEATRE
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 11, 2026

'The Last Match' by Anna Ziegler centers on U.S. Open semifinalists Tim Porter and Sergei Sergeyev, and their partners, blending onstage action with flashbacks and fourth-wall narration. The play explores ambition, love, and the personal cost of success.

Photos: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub & More Rehearse for ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL)
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for The Public Theater's world premiere of ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL), a new play by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler and directed by Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel nominee Tyne Rafaeli. Check out photos from rehearsals here!

Spotlight on Plays: February 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!

Submissions Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.

Photos: EVENING ALL AFTERNOON in Rehearsal at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of Anna Ziegler’s Evening All Afternoon opening at Donmar Warehouse next month. Check out the photos here!

Marinda Anderson, Dan Domingues and More to Star in PUBLIC CHARGE at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Public Charge, a bracing new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga.

The Public Theater Renames Theater in Honor of Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed that the Anspacher Theater, one of five theaters located at its flagship on Astor Place, will be renamed the Barbaralee Theater in recognition of generous support from the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation.

THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler to be Presented at The Filigree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

The Filigree Theatre will present Anna Ziegler's play, The Last Match,, exploring the complexities of personal and professional rivalries in the world of tennis.

Dee Beasnael, Kate Benson and More to Star in Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the upcoming New York City premiere of Ulysses, created by Elevator Repair Service. The production will be presented as part of Under the Radar this January.

Additional Cast Set for ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the world premiere of ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL), a new play by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler.

Anna Ziegler's EVENING ALL AFTERNOON Will Make World Première At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Anna Ziegler's new play Evening All Afternoon will make its world première at the Donmar Warehouse next year. Diyan Zora, making her Donmar debut, directs Anastasia Hille and Erin Kellyman in this new play.

Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of Julia Lester, Marin Ireland, Anna Chlumsky and more at the opening night curtain call and after party!

Laila Drew, Allyson Tucker and More Join Theatre Now's ASTONISHING! GALA 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Laila Drew and Allyson Tucker are among the names added to the list of performers for Theatre Now's 'Astonishing! Gala 2025', which will honor Mindi Dickstein, Anna K. Jacobs and Lisa Lambert.

Isabelle McCalla and Michael R. Jackson Join Taylor Iman Jones For Theatre Now Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

Isabelle McCalla and Michael R. Jackson have been added to the list of performers and presenters for Theatre Now's 'Astonishing! Gala 2025.' Learn more about the gala here!

Theatre Now Will Honor Mindi Dickstein, Anna K. Jacobs, And Lisa Lambert At ASTONISHING! GALA 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

Theatre Now will present its annual Astonishing! Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South in New York City. The evening will honor Mindi Dickstein (Little Women), Anna K. Jacobs (Teeth), and Lisa Lambert (The Drowsy Chaperone) in a celebration of Women and Nonbinary Musical Theatre Writers. The gala will also highlight members of Theatre Now’s Musical Writers Lab.

Review: THE WANDERERS, Marylebone Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 23, 2025

It’s an extensive rumination on family, Jewishness, marriage, and the boundaries of emotional infidelity, but it neglects the nuances and peculiarities of the characters, who ultimately remain two-dimensional figurines with very little identity. The narrative is severely self-indulgent, without as much scope or aim as it believes it's offering. It exploits womanhood for the benefit of its male protagonists and under-analyses the consequences of their actions. The direction and company are remarkable, but each element suffers the material.

The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Spring Writers’ Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

The New Harmony Project is now accepting applications for its 2026 Writers’ Residency, running May 20–31 in New Harmony, Indiana. This year’s program will focus on alumni writers developing film and television projects, with applications due November 10, 2025.

Review: THE WANDERERS at New Jewish Theatre is a Bittersweet Look at Fracturing Marriages
by James Lindhorst - Sep 12, 2025

The performances in The Wanderers are first rate, but it is Robert Quinlan’s expertly crafted, immersive, and precise storytelling that ensnares the audience. Anna Ziegler’s nonlinear bittersweet script is laced with humor and several unexpected turns. The conclusion may be a bit overwrought, but Quinlan’s vision, direction, and staging overcomes the too full ending.