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Audible Releases Six Theater Originals Featuring Lili Taylor, Corey Stoll and More
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced a new slate of Audible Original theater titles, debuting exclusively on Audible on March 3, 2022. These titles continue to deliver the theater experience to a wider audience, through audio.

BWW Interview: SLAVE PLAY's Jonathan Higginbotham Excited Reprising His Role In L.A.
by Gil Kaan - Feb 17, 2022

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris’s critically lauded SLAVE PLAY just opened February 16, 2022, at the Mark Taper Forum receiving a thunderous standing ovation. Before starting their previews, I had a nice long chat with Jonathan Higginbotham who’s reprising his role of Philip from the August Wilson Theatre production earlier this year.

Audible Theater Announces Ali Stroker and Gabby Bernstein Live Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2022

Audible Inc. has announced additional live events from Audible Theater. These stage shows will be recorded live from the Minetta Lane Theatre and released to a global audience as Audible Originals.

VIDEO: The Stars of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Visit Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Feb 12, 2022

Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Richard Ridge is keeping up with all of their latest projects on Backstage Live, bringing you in-depth interviews weekly. Below, watch as he catches up with two of the stars of Audible Theater's Long Day's Journey Into Night, Ato Blankson-Wood and Jason Bowen. 

BWW Interview: Robert O'Hara Opens Up About His Contemporary Take on LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Team BWW - Feb 8, 2022

The Tyrones are back this season at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Audible Theater's new production of Eugene O'Neill epic Long Day's Journey Into Night is currently in performances off Broadway, playing through February 20, 2022. At the helm is Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, who directs Emmy Award nominee Bill Camp, four-time Obie Award winner Elizabeth Marvel, Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood, and Jason Bowen in a contemporary reimagining of the classic play.

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from Audible Theater's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2022

Audible Theater’s new production of Eugene O’Neill epic Long Day’s Journey Into Night, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, is now in performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre through February 20 only.

Photos: Go Inside SLAVE PLAY's Closing Night on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2022

Just yesterday, Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, officially closed at the August Wilson Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Audible Theater's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2022

Photos have been released for Audible Theater’s new production of Eugene O’Neill epic Long Day’s Journey Into Night, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara. This new production is now in performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Opening night is Tuesday, January 25.

2 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today
by Team BWW - Jan 23, 2022

Today, January 23, Broadway says goodbye to two beloved productions. Slave Play will conclude its limited run at the August Wilson Theatre following 9 previews and 58 regular performances; and Girl from the North Country pauses performances at the Belasco Theatre following 31 previews and 117 regular performances.

Photos: First Look at Audible Theater's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2022

A new stage production of the Eugene O’Neill epic Long Day’s Journey into Night, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara (A Streetcar Named Desire for Audible, Slave Play), begins performances tonight at Audible Theater’s Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue – one block south of W. 3rd Street).

New Performance Dates Announced for LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2022

Audible Theater’s new stage production of the Eugene O’Neill epic Long Day’s Journey into Night, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara (A Streetcar Named Desire for Audible, Slave Play), will now begin performances on Tuesday, January 18, one week later than planned.

Photos: Meet the cast of Audible's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 8, 2021

Audible will soon present the new stage production of the Eugene O'Neill epic Long Day's Journey into Night, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, premiering at Audible Theater's Minetta Lane Theatre in January 2022.

Photos: SLAVE PLAY Celebrates Re-Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 3, 2021

Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, re-opened just last night at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway and we'll take you there.

SLAVE PLAY Announces Digital Lottery in Partnership with Lucky Seat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2021

Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, announced its digital lottery in partnership with Lucky Seat. The strictly limited return engagement of Slave Play is now in previews ahead of a Thursday, December 2 opening night at the August Wilson Theatre.

Photos: SLAVE PLAY Unveils 'The Wilson Lounge' for First Preview
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021

Preview performances begin tonight at 8 PM for the return of Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award- nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, ahead of a Thursday, December 2 opening night at the August Wilson Theatre. 

Wake Up With BWW 11/23: SLAVE PLAY Begins Previews Tonight, and More!
by - Nov 23, 2021

Today's top stories include the return of Slave Play, which begins previews for its return engagement on Broadway tonight! Plus, watch Celina Smith rehearse 'Tomorrow' from Annie Live!, an all new West Side Story trailer, and more! Tickets are now on sale for Mr. Saturday Night, starring Billy Crystal. The production comes to Broadway next year.

Complete Cast Announced for SLAVE PLAY's Broadway Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

Complete casting has been announced for the return Broadway engagement of Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Joining the production are Devin Kawaoka as Dustin and Jonathan Chad Higginbotham as Phillip. They join returning original Broadway and NYTW cast members.

Jason Bowen Joins the Cast of Audible Theater's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2021

Audible Inc. has announced full casting for the new stage production of the Eugene O’Neill epic Long Day’s Journey into Night, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, premiering at Audible Theater’s Minetta Lane Theatre in January 2022.

Photos: AIN'T TOO PROUD Re-Opens on Broadway; Go Inside the Big Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 17, 2021

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations officially returned to Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on Saturday, October 16.

Photos: Broadway Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. We have photos from the star-studded red carpet!

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