Katori Hall

Rachel Bloom, Brooks Ashmanskas, Dylan Baker & More Join THE IMAGINARY INVALID on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière translated by Doug Skinner, adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) with direction by Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden (Waiting for Godot) making his Broadway directorial debut.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and More Set for Arden Theatre Company 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company has revealed its 2026/27 Mainstage Season, featuring a lineup of distinct and wide-ranging productions, including reimagined songs by Bob Dylan to Pulitzer Prize-winning drama and more.

Interview: Brockton Native Alex J. Gould Talks Broadway Debut in DOG DAY AFTERNOON
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 5, 2026

Brockton-born actor Alex J. Gould is currently making his Broadway debut in “Dog Day Afternoon,” appearing alongside Emmy Award-winning actors Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach from the FX on Hulu series “The Bear.”

SOTTO VOCE Will Come to Tacoma Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Tacoma Little Theatre will present SOTTO VOCE, Nilo Cruz's poetic drama exploring memory, loss, and the M.S. St. Louis tragedy, featuring ASL and Pay What You Can performances.

Human Race Theatre Will Present Pulitzer Prize-Winning HOT WING KING
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

Human Race Theatre Company announced the cast for HOT WING KING, Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, closing its 40th anniversary season at The Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton.

WHAT SURVIVES World Premiere Set for Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

WHAT SURVIVES, a new one-act play about a community reckoning with an ICE abduction, will have its world premiere at The Broadwater in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning THE HOT WING KING To Be Presented At American Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

American Stage announced its production of THE HOT WING KING, Katori Hall's 2021 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, directed by Kenny Moten at its St. Petersburg, FL theater.

Photos: THE MOUNTAINTOP By Katori Hall At Tacoma Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Tacoma Little Theatre continues its 2025–2026 Season with Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning The Mountaintop. See photos of the production. This production is an intimate reimagining that weaves historical fact with surrealist fantasy to show us Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s final night in Memphis’s Lorraine Motel.

Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Theater 11, Zurich
by André Böke - Apr 20, 2026

The international hit musical Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has landed in Switzerland as part of its recent UK and Ireland tour. In the city where Tina Turner spent her final years, the show gains a striking sense of immediacy. Seamlessly adapted for touring, the production proves it can more than hold its own on the road, delivering gripping storytelling, iconic visuals, and emotionally charged songs. These are performed—on alternating nights—by two outstanding, dramatically astute performers who bring formidable vocal power to this relentlessly demanding role.

Kyra Sedgwick and More To Star in THE DEMAND OF AVARICE as Part of Cherry Lane Alternative Relaunch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Cherry Lane Alternative is relaunching with The Tongues reading series, featuring a staged reading of The Demand of Avarice, written by Matthew McLachlan, directed by David Zayas Jr., and starring Kyra Sedgwick and more.

Review: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is Simply the Best!
by Shari Barrett - Apr 16, 2026

Darilyn Burtley brings the essence of Tina Turner's stunning stage presence to life!

Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP to be Presented at The Warehouse Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

The Mountaintop will be presented at The Warehouse Theatre this spring. The production brings Katori Hall’s acclaimed drama to the stage, reimagining the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life.

Meet the Cast of FALLEN ANGELS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Performances are underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Meet the cast of Fallen Angels here!

THE MOUNTAINTOP Will Come to Tacoma Little Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE will present Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning play THE MOUNTAINTOP in Tacoma, WA, continuing its 2025-2026 season. The production will run until May 11, 2026.

Everyman Theatre Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup - DIFFERENT WORDS FOR HAPPINESS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Everyman Theatre has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a mix of new work and established titles. The lineup includes Ins Choi’s Kim’s Convenience, the world premiere of Katie Kleiger’s Different Words for Happiness and more.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Capital One Hall
by Alexander C. Kafka - Mar 23, 2026

The touring production took a while to find its musical footing but eventually found its diva swagger.

Stages Reveals 2026-27 Season - COME FROM AWAY, THE ROOMMATE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

Stages has revealed its 2026–27 season, a selection of beloved musicals, award-winning dramas and comedies, and bold contemporary works that celebrate the power of storytelling and community.

Concord Theatricals Reveals New Executive Hires and Promotions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Concord Theatricals has announced multiple executive hires and promotions. Promotions include David Geer to Senior Vice President, Publications and Retail; and more.

Playhouse on Park to Host Panel Exploring the Humanity of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Playhouse on Park will host a free panel discussion: “The Man Behind the Movement: The Humanity of Faith, Power, and Vulnerability in Public Leadership.” Learn more here!

Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at Theatre Tallahassee
by Gloria Lopez - Mar 7, 2026

In the play “The Mountaintop” by playwright Katori Hall, audiences are led into Room 306, during the late hours of April 3rd. This play is a fictional reimagining of Dr. King’s final night, after delivering his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. Through a conversation with multi-faceted character of Camae, Dr. King confronts mortality and the idea of what type of legacy he wants to leave behind. Through acting, directing, set design, lighting and sound, this play, directed by Dee Selmore, is delivered with a deep sense of respect for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This production of “The Mountaintop runs at The Studio at Theatre Tallahassee until March 15th.