Neena Beber

Everything to Know About the New Musicals With Broadway Ambitions That Previewed at The Festival
by Michael Gioia - Aug 21, 2026

If you missed the exclusive preview of the seven new and original works at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full breakdown and recap of what these musicals are and where they’re headed.

The Orchard Project Names Writers for 2026 Episodic Lab
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

The Orchard Project announced the writers and projects selected for its upcoming Episodic Lab, a summer residency for television, film, and audio storytelling held at Skidmore College.

New Musicals by Betty Who, Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and More Set for The Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026

Seven new musicals will be showcased during The Festival's Previews of New Musicals program taking place on the Broadway Direct Main Stage. The program will showcase an exclusive sneak peek of selections from the new works.

New Musical RUTKA Renamed SOMEDAY SOON; Marcia Milgrom Dodge Joins as Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

The new musical formerly known as Rutka has been renamed Someday Soon, marking a new chapter in the development of this new work based on Rutka’s Notebook.

Honor Roll! Spotlights New 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

Cheryl Davis and Jacquelyn Reingold, Executive Committee members of Honor Roll!, an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over forty — and women+ over 40 allies, have launched the 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 list. 

Jalen Baker, Musiqa and More Set for 2026-2027 Houston Is Inspired Series at the Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present Jalen Baker, Musiqa, and more for its Houston Is Inspired series, showcasing performances rooted in Houston's culture and neighborhoods.

Photos: Primary Stages 2026 VARIETY SHOW Benefit Featuring Ari Afsar, Zachary Noah Piser, and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Primary Stages recently celebrated The Primary Stages Variety Show, a one-night-only cabaret-style event of songs and scenes that celebrates Primary Stages’ rich creative history and the immensely talented artists who have helped to shape it. Check out photos of the event.

Nora Schell, Jaime Lozano, Adesola Osakalumi will be part of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 2026 Residency Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (RWR) announced the twenty-six musical theatre writers selected for 2026 Summer Residencies. Learn more about the writers here!

Prospect Musicals Reveals Additional Guests for Week Two of 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Prospect Musicals has revealed additional guests for the second week of events of the 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival, running through March 30th at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Del lienzo al escenario: El auge de los musicales sobre grandes pintores
by Adela González Pérez - Feb 2, 2026

Desde el regreso de los clásicos en Londres hasta el estreno de GOYA en Málaga: un recorrido por las producciones que transforman el arte estático en espectáculo musical.

Cyndi Lauper, Tony Shalhoub and More to Take Part in En Garde Arts Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

En Garde Arts will honor Theresa Rebeck, the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time, at its 2025 Annual Benefit, which is taking place at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space.

Cyndi Lauper, Tony Shalhoub and More to Join En Garde Arts Benefit Honoring Theresa Rebeck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

En Garde Arts will honor Theresa Rebeck, the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time, at its 2025 Annual Benefit. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.

Photos: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Album Release Concert at Sony Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 16, 2025

The new album, out now, Lozano honestly portrays the first- and second-generation middle class U.S. experience through heartfelt song, backed by his talented band and featuring a starry cast of Broadway singers

Listen: Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025

Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3, the highly anticipated third album by Jaime Lozano & The Familia, is now available. The new album features Latin artists and Broadway stars, including Tom Kitt, Krystina Alabado, Lorna Courtney, Florencia Cuenca, and more. Check it out here!

En Garde Arts to Present Hansol Jung's LAST CALL, A PLAY WITH COCKTAILS, Staged in Private NYC Homes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

En Garde Arts will open its 2025-2026 season with the world premiere of Last Call, a play with cocktails from the artist-led collective The Pack and Obie Award-winning playwright Hansol Jung. Learn more!

Where Are the Women? New Theater Season Announcements Signal a Troubling Setback
by Cara Joy David - Jul 2, 2025

I’ve been writing about the lack of female representation in creative teams for at least 15 years. When I wrote a series on female playwrights a couple of years back, there was a sense that things were getting better. Indeed, when Julia Jordan handed off leadership of the Lillys in December 2023, she proudly reported that gender parity had been reached on off-Broadway stages dedicated to new plays. There was even talk of sunsetting the organization, which has been a driving force in the fight for gender parity.

Video: Lorna Courtney Performs 'Mountain in The Sky' From Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025

A new video has been released of Tony Award nominee Lorna Courtney performing Mountain in the Sky, one of the songs featured on Jaime Lozano's upcoming album, Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3. Watch it here!

Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 to be Released in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Concord Theatricals Recordings will release Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3, the highly anticipated third album by Jaime Lozano & The Familia, on streaming and digital download platforms. Learn more about the album here!

MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Music Theatre International has acquired the rights to the “Hits Musicals Collection” from Lively McCabe Entertainment, the theatrical development company behind Clue and Mystic Pizza. Learn more!

Photos: Jessica Hecht Stars In A MOTHER At Baryshnikov Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts has released first look photos of A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. Directed by Maria Mileaf with choreography by Shura Baryshnikov and musical direction by Mustapha Khan.