Simon Godwin

Washington, DC Regional Theatres Release Statement on Washington Post’s Arts & Culture Staff Cuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Theatre Washington has released a statment, commenting on the recent cuts to The Washington Post arts team. A total of 33 theatres have signed the statement.

Arena Stage Welcomes Darren Johnston as Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has named Darren Edward Johnston as Associate Artistic Director of Commercial Strategy and Partnership.

Aspen Music Festival & School Reveals 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival & School has announced its 2026 season, running from July 1 to August 23, under the theme 'For All'. The eight-week festival in Aspen will feature a diverse lineup of performances and educational events.

Bill Irwin's ON BECKETT Begins Performances Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026

Performances of On Beckett, conceived and performed by Bill Irwin (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Sesame Street), will begin next week at Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Full Cast Set for Simon Godwin’s OTHELLO at Shakespeare Theatre Company Starring Wendell Pierce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Othello, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Wendell Pierce in the titular role.

Review: ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE at Broad Stage
by Evan Henerson - Jan 16, 2026

Over a convivial 85 minutes directed by Simon Godwin, the shape-shifting Broadway vet Page holds us captive as he demonstrates why he is perpetually in demand as a classical actor, as an interpreter of Shakespeare, and certainly as an enactor of villains.

Shakespeare Theatre Company to Host 37th Annual Mock Trial Centered on OTHELLO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the 37th annual Mock Trial at Harman Hall. This event features an esteemed bench, often presided over by current or retired members of the U.S. Supreme Court, deliberating over a fictional case.

Wendell Pierce to be Honored at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Wendell Pierce will be honored with  Shakespeare Theatre Company's Will Award at its annual Gala, All the World’s a Stage. The annual Sea Change Award will be presented to arts philanthropists Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan.

Emma Flynn Will Take Over The Role Of Sarah Brown In Shakespeare Theatre Company’s GUYS AND DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced that Emma Flynn will assume the role of Sarah Brown in GUYS AND DOLLS. Flynn joins the cast following Julie Benko’s final performance on December 28.

Broadstage To Present ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Starring Patrick Page
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

BroadStage will present ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE, a one-man show in which Patrick Page examines Shakespeare’s most infamous antagonists. Directed by Simon Godwin.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maaike Laanstra-Corn
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 12, 2025

Today’s subject Maaike Laanstra-Corn is currently living her theatre life onstage playing the role of Hedvig in the rarely produced Henrik Ibesn play The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). The show continues performances through November 16th at STC’s Klein Theatre.

THE WILD DUCK & More Lead Washington, DC's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2025

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include The Wild Duck and more.

Review: THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Oct 24, 2025

The attention to detail in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s terrific production of “The Wild Duck” extends to preshow atmospherics, with a distinct chill  not attributable to the cooling autumn temperatures outside.

BWW Q&A: Nick Westrate of THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 16, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” adapted by David Eldridge and directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, in association with Theatre for a New Audience. The production runs at STC’s Klein Theatre in Washington, D.C., from October 18 through November 16. 

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Paapa Essiedu, Maxine Peake, Claudia Jessie, Fionn Whitehead & Jenny Beavan Named Open Door Ambassadors
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.

DC International Theatre Festival Announces Free September Panel Events
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025

Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival.

Cast Set for THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Theatre For a New Audience Reveals 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025

Theatre For a New Audience has announced its upcoming season which will kick off this September with performances of The Wild Duck. The remaining shows in the season include The Tragedy of Coriolanus and Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet.