American Playwrights News

Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Work by Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 17, 2023

Find out the latest news from Playwrights Horizons as they announce new commissions from acclaimed playwrights Jordan E.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Reveals Mentor and Host Theatre For The 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency Program

by Stephi Wild — August 15, 2023

SDCF has announced the host theatre for its 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency program: St.

Marin Ireland, Zachary James & Erik Lochtefeld to Star in SPAIN at Second Stage Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 3, 2023

Get all the details on the upcoming production of SPAIN at Second Stage Theater, including the star-studded cast featuring Marin Ireland, Zachary James, and Erik Lochtefeld.

Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 28, 2023

The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY.

Introducing the Cast and Creative Team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 19, 2023

Get an exclusive look at the star-studded cast and talented creative team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company.

World Premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell & More Set for Soho Rep 2023-24 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 19, 2023

Get ready for an incredible season of theater at Soho Rep, featuring world premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell, and more.

Christine Toy Johnson's THE SECRET WISDOM OF TREES & More Set for FST's Summer New Play Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 14, 2023

Experience the latest and greatest in new theatre at FST's annual Summer New Play Festival.

Congo Square Theatre Company Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Producing Transformative Black Theater In 2023-24 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2023

Founded in 1999, Congo Square Theatre Company (Congo Square), one of the nation’s premier African American ensemble theater companies, celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2023-2024 with a powerful theatrical season honoring the myriad experiences that make up Black culture.

Black Playwrights Initiative Festival Set For Next Month

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2023

Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor has announced the 2023 Black Playwrights Initiative (BPI) Festival, July 11-15, 2023 at Black Ensemble Theater.

Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 21, 2023

Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.

Interview: Denise O'Neal Talks FADE TO BLACK at MATCH

by Brett Cullum — June 21, 2023

Read Broadwayworld's interview with Denise O'Neal about Fade To Black.

New Plays by Paula Vogel, Jen Silverman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Included in Second Stage Theater's 2023/24 Season

by Nicole Rosky — June 15, 2023

Second Stage Theater has just announced three initial productions for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Season.

John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN Extended at Playwrights Horizons

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2023

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater have revealed a one-week extension of the world premiere of John J.

Bid on Two Tickets to the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C.

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 9, 2023

The Kennedy Center Honors is offering a pair of its coveted tickets to this year's event to raise funds for Playwrights Horizons.

Second Generation Productions Brings SHORT STACK 2 to Ma-Yi Theater Company

by Stephi Wild — June 7, 2023

Second Generation Productions (2G), in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company, will present Short Stack 2, a 2nd annual festival of short plays by Asian American playwrights.

American Theater Group Hosts Social Media Talk Back after Thursday Performance of RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN

by Stephi Wild — June 5, 2023

American Theater Group (ATG), Central Jersey’s professional regional theater company, will host a panel discussion on Social Media Power and Control following its 7pm performance of the new play Right to Be Forgotten on Thursday, June 8th at JCC MetroWest in West Orange.