Cast Set for BENEVOLENT World Premiere at IATI Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
Good Apples Collective revealed the cast and design team for the world premiere of Benevolent, Sophie McIntosh's play set in a 1917 New York reformatory for women, directed by Nina Goodheart at IATI Theater.
Piper Theatre's Alumni-Led REWIND FESTIVAL To Debut This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025
The artists leading Rewind Festival 2025 were once the kids in the wings. Now they return, not to look back, but to push forward-with new musicals, soul-deep plays, and a raw, riotous energy that feels unmistakably Piper. Learn more about the festival!
ChubRub Comedy To Present THE HOTTEST BOYS IN SCHOOL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025
ChubRub Comedy will present The Hottest Boys in School - an original musical about the sexiest boy group on this side of the equator. Written by Avis Zane, original music by Avis Zane, Ella Baldwin and Gavin Mckenzie
BWW Review: THE JEWISH QUEEN LEAR at Theater J
by Rachael Goldberg - Mar 22, 2019
If the cultural and historical relevance weren't enough incentive, Theater J's production of 'The Jewish Queen Lear' will make you glad for the current revitalization of Yiddish theater. The play is an emotional journey, with insights into family, power, pride, and love. 'Mirele Efros' is a surprisingly modern play, and 'The Jewish Queen Lear' honors both the past and present in its performance. It's a touching story, a wonderful cast of characters (in both senses of the phrase), and a beautiful production.
BWW Interview: Frank X of THE JEWISH QUEEN LEAR at Theater J
by Rachael Goldberg - Feb 24, 2019
Frank X is making his Theater J debut as Shalmen in the upcoming production of 'The Jewish Queen Lear' (also known as 'Mirele Efros'), which runs at Georgetown University's Davis Performing Arts Center in the Gonda Theatre from March 13th through April 7th.
Theater J To Debut THE JEWISH QUEEN LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2019
Theater J completes its four-show 2018-2019 season Around Town with the English language premiere of the Yiddish theater classic The Jewish Queen Lear, a translation of Jacob Gordin's Mirele Efros. The Jewish Queen Lear runs at Georgetown University's Davis Performing Arts Center in the Gonda Theatre March 13 - April 7. The press is invited to Opening Night of The Jewish Queen Lear on Monday, March 18 at 7:30 PM.