Amy Herzog News

Dear Readers, we’ve all had to, or will have to, deal with an ailing loved one. But with luck that span where we devote extra time and care or even time in the hospital will be temporary and brief. A broken bone or a minor surgery, if the gods are kind. But what happens when that medical malady becomes your life? That’s where Amy Herzog’s slice-of-life play, “Mary Jane” currently at the Seattle Rep, lives. And while the show certainly had some wonderful performances and poignant moments, I left feeling a bit unsatisfied.

TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, set to open in their new Uptown location this May. Learn more here!

Opera singer Andrea Bocelli shared his thoughts about Timothée Chalmet's controversial comments about opera and ballet, who said 'no one cares about' the mediums. 

Amid his Oscar nomination for Marty Supreme, actor Timothée Chalamet is facing backlash after making some controversial comments about the current state and longevity of opera and ballet.

“Love Is a Verb”: Tony-Nominated Mary Jane at Seattle Rep. This spring, a New York Times Critic’s Pick and Tony Award–nominated play by Amy Herzog comes to Seattle Rep! Mary Jane is a deeply human drama, hailed as “the most profound…of Herzog’s fine plays,” and celebrated for its “upbeat charm… beautifully detailed… brutally honest” storytelling (The New York Times). 

TimeLine Theatre Company will open its new Uptown home to the public March 19–21 with preview events and a Civic Celebration. The new 33,600-square-foot venue at 5035 N. Broadway will officially launch in May with An Enemy of the People.

Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights will present a diverse lineup of new plays for its 2026/27 season, featuring regional and world premieres at the Donald A. Bianchi Theatre.

With Ariana Grande returning to the stage in Sunday in the Park with George, here is our roundup of theater “kids” who we would love to see return to their stage roots!

Next up, Players Circle presents Tom Dudzick’s OVER THE TAVERN, running February 10th - Mar 8th.

Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.

Carlsbad Playreaders has announced its 2026 season, featuring a wide-ranging lineup of staged readings that includes classic comedies, contemporary favorites, musical theatre, and bold new works.

Canadian Stage will ring in the new year with Artistic Director Brendan Healy's bold, razor-sharp reinvention of one of theatre's most explosive classics; A Doll's House.

TimeLine Theatre Company has confirmed that construction of its new home is more than 75% complete, with sights set on substantial completion of the building in February.

Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season. The OBIE Award-winning collective will welcome Davis Alianiello, Messiah Cristine, Avery Deutsch, Xiaoyan Kang, Carolyn Kettig, Gloria Majule, Max Mooney, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Eliya Smith, and Rosa Thomas.

Meet the Cast: An Enemy of the People at Theater J. An Enemy of the People: Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Adaptation and recent Broadway sensation, Amy Herzog’s work unearths the relevance of Ibsen’s tale for our time, weighing the cost of standing up to power when pressured into silence.

Ibsen's classic; readapted and reimagined. See what our critic had to say.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include The Wild Duck and more.

Only Make Believe celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 13, at the historic Shubert Theatre, hosted by John Oliver. Check out photos from the evening below!

Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot is now running an additional three weeks, through November 30, in Seaview's new Off-Broadway home. Check out photos from the show's gala night here!

Sulfur Bottom has announced a two-week extension of its running time. The show will now be performed until October 25th at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.