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Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically and verbally assaulted crew members on the troubled production.

The World Premiere of When Playwrights Kill, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Noah Himmelstein, is being presented at The Huntington Theatre. Get an exclusive first look at photos and video!

Things are getting meta in Boston. Perfomances begin tonight at the Huntington Theatre for the World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Noah Himmelstein. Watch in this video as they all explain what the new play is all about.

After the headline-making 2019 run of his “Tea at Five,” which starred Faye Dunaway, playwright Matthew Lombardo returns to Boston’s Huntington Theatre April 3–18 with his latest effort, “When Playwrights Kill,” a behind-the scenes comedy about an up-and-coming playwright whose Broadway dreams are dashed when his female lead, a famously difficult diva, derails his play’s out-of-town tryout in Boston.

The World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Noah Himmelstein, will be performed in Boston. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Rehearsals are underway for the World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo (Tea at Five) to be directed by Noah Himmelstein.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, and Marissa Jaret Winokur will star alongside Kevin Chamberlin with Adam Heller and Tomás Matos in the World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL. Learn more here!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Winter Rhythms will present Michael Colby’s CAST OF CHARACTERS as part of its “2025 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater.

The Pack is based on the play The Dogs Of Pripyat By Leah Napolin with music by Aron Accurso and lyrics by Jill Abramovitz, and a book by Jill Abramovitz and Leah Napolin.

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, have announced a benefit concert to kick-off the organization’s 40th anniversary season. 

An invitation-only 29-hour reading of Miraculous, a new play from Trey Everett, will be held in New York City. Learn more about Miraculous and about the reading here!

Penguin Rep Theatre is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. See photos from opening night here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The Muny’s emotionally impactful Come From Away captures the humanity, heart, and soul of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s poignant book and beautifully soaring score. This elite cast of actors transports the audience back to Gander, Newfoundland with lived-in and emotionally truthful performances. Director Seth Skylar-Heyn did the near impossible shrinking the colossal Muny’s stage into an intimate storytelling space. Scenic designer Edward E. Haynes’ revolving stage is genius.

The Muny is now presenting Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and more. See footage from the show here and learn more!

The Muny has released photos of its new production of Come From Away, which opened on June 26 and runs through July 2. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, Trey DeLuna, Alan H. Green, Adam Heller, Abigail Isom, Jacob Keith Watson, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam and Zoe Vonder Haar.