Alfred Uhry News

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Blackfriars Theatre in Rochester, NY will close its 76th season with PARADE, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the 1913 trial of Leo Frank, featuring Jason Robert Brown's score and a book by Alfred Uhry.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

Pittsburg Theatre Company will continue its Black Box Series at Steeltown Coffee & Tea with Driving Miss Daisy April 10-19 and then at the Martinez Campbell Theater, May 28-30.

The play, written by Bekah Brunstetter is a touching dramedy that explores how faith collides with love when a devout Christian baker refuses to create a wedding cake for the daughter of a deceased best friend because it will be a lesbian marriage. 

Barrington Stage Company has revealed its complete 2026 season, including the addition of three World Premieres, including The Zionists: A Family Storm, Dead Girl’s Quinceañera and more.

Pixie Dust Players will present PARADE, a musical by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown, at JCC Metrowest from Feb. 13-22. The show delves into the 1913 trial and lynching of Leo Frank, exploring themes of injustice and love.

The Alchemy Theatre will stage The Robber Bridegroom at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre, announcing a full cast and creative team for the upcoming production.

Barrington Stage Company has added four titles for the theater’s 2026 season, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classics, one of the greatest theatrical farces ever written, and a world premiere play.

International Literary Properties, the global company that invests in, acquires, manages, and enhances literary and theatrical intellectual properties, revealed the closing of a new credit facility from Fifth Third Bank.

International Literary Properties has revealed two new appointments to its senior leadership team. James Meader has been named President, Publishing of ILP Literary and Jennifer Bassuk will serve as President, Partnerships for ILP Literary.

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 

Cynthia Nixon has a lot to celebrate this holiday season! The acclaimed actress is back on Broadway Marjorie Prime, now running at the Hayes Theatre.  On opening night, she hit the red carpet to share some of her favorite holiday tunes. 

While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE. First produced in 2015 during GFT’s inaugural season, this remount stands as a striking full-circle moment in the company’s decade-long evolution into Austin’s leading inclusive theatre.

New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.

Second Stage Theater's production of Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Meet the cast of Marjorie Prime here!

That a show as powerful as Parade can soar in a small theater is a testament to both the talent of its director and the strength of its cast, of which there isn’t a weak link in the bunch.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

An invite-only industry presentation will take place for WITHOUT WALLS, a newly rediscovered and revised play by Pulitzer, Tony & Academy Award–winning Alfred Uhry. Learn more!

DerynDale Productions will launch its inaugural season with the Tony Award-winning musical Parade, running October 23 through November 2, 2025, at The Electric Lodge in Venice.