Danilo Gambini

Review: NI MI MADRE Unpacks Motherhood with Humor and Grace at Diversionary Theatre
by Lucía Serrano - Aug 25, 2026

Mothers: the never-ending source of trauma, character development, personality... and love. Or, at least, the version they say they give and the other version of what you actually felt as their kid. These themes, and more, are explored in Ni Mi Madre, the Obie Award-winning one-man show written and performed by Arturo Luís Soria, currently playing at Diversionary Theatre through September 6.

Photos: BILL, Roger Q. Mason's LAVENDER MEN Sequel, Gets PlayPenn Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

Playwright Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL received a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference. Check out photos of the production.

PlayPenn New Play Development Conference to Offer 19 Free Public Events in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference returns to Philadelphia with 19 free public events featuring six new play presentations, workshops, and conversations timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.

Roger Q. Mason, Sarah Mantell and More to Join PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

PlayPenn’s nationally recognized New Play Development Conference will bring together readings of new plays alongside a citywide series of civic gatherings, workshops, artist exchanges, and public conversations focusing on art and democracy.

BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.

April Matthis, McKinley Belcher III and More to Star in STAGE LEFT PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

Working Theater and Broadway Advocacy Coalition have revealed the full lineup, creative teams, community partners, and featured casting for the second annual Stage Left, the innovative new play festival where art meets activism.

Eboni Booth, Roger Q. Mason and More to Headline PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference, themed 'Democracy in Action,' will feature new works by Roger Q. Mason and more, plus an interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth, across Philadelphia and New York City.

Aléna Watters and Natalie Joy Johnson to Star in HAD IT BLUE Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Aléna Watters and Natalie Joy Johnson have joined the two invite-only industry staged readings of Had It Blue, the new rock-and-roll musical with book and lyrics by Paul Pecorino and music by David Nehls.

Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Celebrates Off-Broadway Opening At The Cell
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

BEAUTY FREAK, a new play by James Clements, has officially opened Off-Broadway at the cell theatre. The production is directed by Danilo Gambini and features a cast portraying historical figures connected to filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. Check out photos from opening night.

UKRAINIAN DRAMA SHOWCASE Will Present Six Ukrainian Plays in NYC This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Razom for Ukraine will present the first-ever UKRAINIAN DRAMA SHOWCASE at Flamboyan Theater in Manhattan, featuring six Ukrainian plays in English translation through staged readings, with over 30 artists participating.

Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Opens Off-Broadway At The Cell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre officially opened “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements, directed by Danilo Gambini. See production photos!

Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Begins Rehearsals At The Cell For Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre's world premiere of “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements.

James Clements' BEAUTY FREAK to be Presented at The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

Beauty Freak, a new play by James Clements, examining the controversial life of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl, is set to premiere at The Cell Theatre this spring.

The Flea Theater To Present Workshop Of New Chamber Opera WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

The Flea Theater will host workshop performances of When the Smoke Clears, a new chamber opera by Colin Greer and N. Scott Johnson. Directed by Danilo Gambini, the work explores community, displacement, and renewal in the aftermath of war.

Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Mosaic Theater
by Pamela Roberts - Nov 17, 2025

Written by MacArthur “genius” fellow and award-winning screenwriter Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Danilo Gambini, A Case for the Existence of God is vulnerable, funny, and intense. It builds like a wave on the horizon that slowly and steadily gathers power as it nears, landing with massive energy and impact.

Mosaic Theater Company Extends A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company will extend the DC premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God through December 14 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Is AI a Threat to Broadway's Newest Shows?
by Alex Freeman - Oct 14, 2025

This week, we're exploring the forces shaping the future of the theatre industry, from technological disruption to fundamental questions about its workforce and leadership. On Broadway, the rise of AI is changing how audiences discover new shows, even as looming labor negotiations, which have drawn the attention of Congress, threaten to halt current ones. At the same time, we're seeing innovative solutions to talent pipeline challenges emerge overseas, while also celebrating the creators and leaders steering the art form forward, from a key artistic appointment in the regional sector to a major international award for a Tony-winning writing team.

Studio Theatre Appoints Jess Chayes as Associate Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

Studio Theatre in Washington, DC has appointed Jess Chayes as its new Associate Artistic Director. Chayes, an award-winning director and producer, brings a background in new play development and ensemble creation to the company.

DC Premiere of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Comes to Mosaic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of A Case for the Existence of God, a deeply moving and critically acclaimed play by MacArthur Genius Samuel D. Hunter. Directed by Danilo Gambini.

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Studio Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - Oct 6, 2025

“How can you trust everything will turn out good when everything is so different?” Luna asks Jane. Philosophically rich and hilariously moving, Studio Theatre’s HEART SELLERS is a beautiful homage to a generation of immigrants.