Aaron Posner News

Executive Director Chad Bauman on Milwaukee Rep's expansion, new play development, and why he sees this moment in American theater as 'a call to purpose.'

Theater J will present a staged reading festival marking the Edlavitch DCJCC's 100th anniversary, featuring works by Alfred Uhry, Wendy Wasserstein, and new plays from emerging Jewish playwrights in Washington, DC.

Trinity Repertory Company has announced its 63rd season, which includes five shows in its subscription series and the theater's 50th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.

Dig Deep Theatre and Theatre Extempore announced a co-production of Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH at The Olive Branch in Valencia, CA — marking the Santa Clarita Valley's first live staging of the acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy.

Theatrikos Theatre Company will present LIFE SUCKS., Aaron Posner's contemporary adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, directed by John Forsythe at its Flagstaff, AZ stage.

A deeply moving and relatable production that blends raw emotion with sharp humour. Strong performances, especially from Nirel Sithole and Tamzin Daniels, combined with Maria Weisby’s dynamic direction, make this contemporary Anton Chekhov adaptation both immediate and unforgettable.

City Gate Productions will present Aaron Posner's STUPID F**G BIRD, directed by Jorden Charley-Whatley, in May at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, NY. The play explores complex romantic entanglements and existential themes.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed a major new commission: Evicted, a stage adaptation by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and Maya Moverman.

Watch a first look video of NOTHING UP MY SLEEVE at Round House Theatre, a magical world premiere created by Aaron Posner and master illusionist Dendy.

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Master illusionist Dendy gives you the gift of a stone in your shoe. See what our critic had to say.

Pilobolus will return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center with OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION, a new evening-length program of contemporary dance. The performance will feature new works created with collaborators from theater and music.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has unveiled its 2026/27 Season—its second full season in the state‑of‑the‑art Associated Bank Theater Center. The new season showcases a mix of Broadway hits, world premieres, intimate new works, and more.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.

Round House Theatre will present the 2026 Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival The fifth annual festival of new work will feature the world premiere of Nothing Up My Sleeve, and more.

City Gate Productions opens its 2026 season with two shows, each offering a unique interpretation of Anton Chekov's classic, The Seagull. Both shows will be playing at The Secret Theatre's new location.

InterAct Theatre Company will present a special Sunday afternoon staged reading of Life, Death, and Other Opportunities, a new family drama by acclaimed filmmaker and playwright Jeff Kaufman.

Early in my arts management training, I read former Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s book, The Cycle. This arts manifesto is a practical guide on creating and sustaining the arts, and I do recommend it for anyone seeking a career in the field. But I digress.

Invitation Theater Company will present a staged reading of Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins’ Everybody at Gibney Dance on October 4, 2025. Directed by Justin Cimino.

Theatre Ariel, Philadelphia's theatre company dedicated to staging stories of the Jewish experience, has revealed a 35th season that pushes boundaries, challenges expectations, and tackles Jewish stories both old and new. See the lineup here!