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Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Theatrical Outfit
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Sep 20, 2024

What did our critic think of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Theatrical Outfit?

Cast Set For A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Theatrical Outfit
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

Theatrical Outfit and Dominion Entertainment Group have announced the cast of the upcoming revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN – on stage September 11 – 29, 2024 at Theatrical Outfit in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.

Listen: The Play On Podcasts Series Presents Tracy Young's THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2022

Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.

Steve H. Broadnax III to Direct SALLY & TOM World Premiere at Guthrie Theater; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022

The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Sally & Tom by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Sally & Tom will play October 1 – November 6, 2022, on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

Review: RED VELVET Captivates on Opening Night at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Morgan Musselman - Jun 25, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre Company wraps up its 2021/2022 season with a brilliant production of Red Velvet, directed by Jade King Carroll, playing now at the Michael R. Klein Theatre through July 17, 2022.

Listen: Play On Podcasts Releases TWELFTH NIGHT Starring Amy Brenneman and Tramell Tillman
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022

Following the success of Macbeth, Pericles, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Coriolanus, and King Lear, the series – presented by Next Chapter Podcasts in partnership with Play On Shakespeare – continues today with the release of Alison Carey's Twelfth Night. Twelfth Night features Amy Brenneman (NYPD Blue; Judging Amy; Private Practice; The Leftovers) and Tramell Tillman (Severance) among myriad other established actors.

Listen: Keith David Stars in Play On Podcasts' KING LEAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2022

King Lear features the legendary Keith David in the titular role among myriad other established actors – and a very special jazz-inspired sound design conceived by Lindsay Jones.

PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE! Announces Winter 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2021

Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.

Play On Shakespeare Announces Fall 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2021

Founded in 2020 by North Carolina-based director and producer, JaMeeka Holloway, Blk Girls Luv The Bard reimagines, reframes, and examines Shakespeare through the lens of Black and IPOC women with process, people, care, and community-centered workshops and public readings using modern verse translation commissioned by Play On Shakespeare.

Jeffrey Whitty's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM First Two Episodes Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2021

Following the success of Macbeth and Pericles, the series – presented by Next Chapter Podcasts in partnership with Play On Shakespeare – continues today with the release of Jeffrey Whitty's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Final Programming for 2020/21 Artistic Instigator Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

NYTW announced the final two artistic instigator projects for the 2020/21 season. Hilton Als is, and has been, an invaluable contributor to American cultural life for decades. Join this Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, artist, writer and curator as he lifts up and takes a different look at what he considers marginalized classics of the 20th Century.

André De Shields & More to Star in NYTW Spring Programming, Featuring Work by Aleshea Harris and Kristina Wong
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop announced today upcoming artistic instigator projects for the 2020/21 season: Brother, Brother by Aleshea Harris, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury; and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord by Kristina Wong.

Review Roundup: JITNEY at Seattle Rep - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020

Seattle Rep presents the Broadway production of August Wilson's Jitney in the Bagley Wright Theater, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

BWW Review: Seattle Rep's JITNEY Brings in the Power of Age and Experience
by Jay Irwin - Mar 5, 2020

I've often talked about the embarrassment of theatrical riches that we have in Seattle. We have several companies that bring us new works, many of which have made their way on to Broadway. We have a wealth of extremely talented performers who constantly wow us with their gifts. And we have a reputation that brings in talented others to play in our sandbox. But we also have a local connection to one of America's most acclaimed playwrights, August Wilson, and so we get things like the Tony nominated Broadway production of Wilson's a?oeJitneya?? remounting at the Seattle Rep with the Broadway director, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and several of the Broadway cast.

VIDEO: First Look at JITNEY at Seattle Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020

Seattle Rep will present the Broadway production of August Wilson's Jitney, beginning February 28 in the Bagley Wright Theater. Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jitney was the last of Wilson's plays to premiere on Broadway, where it won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.

Photo Flash: Seattle Rep's JITNEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2020

Seattle Rep will present the Broadway production of August Wilson's Jitney, beginning February 28 in the Bagley Wright Theater. Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jitney was the last of Wilson's plays to premiere on Broadway, where it won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.

Tony-Winning Revival of August Wilson's JITNEY Announced At Seattle Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020

Seattle Rep is proud to present the acclaimed Broadway production of August Wilson's Jitney, beginning February 28 in the Bagley Wright Theater. Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jitney was the last of Wilson's plays to premiere on Broadway, where it won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. 

BWW Review: JITNEY elevates the everyday at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Jan 28, 2020

JITNEY playing at The Old Globe through February 23rd elevates everyday life and work in a thoroughly entertaining, hilarious, and at times devastating look at the dignity of work, providing for those you love, and the ties that bind friends and family into a community.  

VIDEO: First Look at JITNEY at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2020

The Old Globe presents August Wilson's Jitney, directed by one of Wilson's foremost interpreters, Ruben Santiago-Hudson (directed Jitney on Broadway, performed in Gem of the Ocean and Seven Guitars). The American master and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson (the American Century Cycle of 10 plays) had a close relationship with The Old Globe, where three of his plays premiered.

Photo Flash: First Look at JITNEY at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2020

The Old Globe presents August Wilson's Jitney, directed by one of Wilson's foremost interpreters, Ruben Santiago-Hudson (directed Jitney on Broadway, performed in Gem of the Ocean and Seven Guitars). The American master and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson (the American Century Cycle of 10 plays) had a close relationship with The Old Globe, where three of his plays premiered.

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