Ayad Akhtar News

The New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program Announces 2021/2022 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 30, 2021

The New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program (NYYS) and Director Anna K.

Adirondack Theatre Festival Announces New Producing Artistic Director, Miriam Weisfeld

by Stephi Wild — August 2, 2021

Miriam Weisfeld most recently served as Director of Artistic Development for the Tony-winning Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis.

THE INVISIBLE HAND is Available to Stream On Demand For 72 Hours Only

by Stephi Wild — August 2, 2021

Indhu Rubasingham directs Tony Jayawardena, Scott Karim, Daniel Lapaine and Sid Sagar.

Vagabond Players Announces 106th Season

by Stephi Wild — August 1, 2021

Vagabond Players has announced the lineup for its upcoming season.

BWW Review: THE INVISIBLE HAND, Kiln Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — July 8, 2021

“Making money can get intoxicating”, especially the kind of money American banker Nick Bright starts making his capturers from a drab cell in rural Pakistan.

Photos: First Look at THE INVISIBLE HAND at the Kiln Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 6, 2021

American banker Nick Bright knows that his freedom comes at a price.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE INVISIBLE HAND at Kiln Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 18, 2021

Kiln Theatre and Dasha Theatricals will present THE INVISIBLE HAND by Ayad Akhtar 1 -31 July at Kiln Theatre.

Gulfshore Playhouse Education Announces Tickets On Sale For JUNIE B. JONES JR. - THE MUSICAL

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2021

Summer is here and Gulfshore Playhouse Education's STAR Academy is bringing to life a fun and entertaining student musical perfect for the entire family.

THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — June 11, 2021

It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Return to Live Theatre With World Premieres by Charlayne Woodard and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 28, 2021

La Jolla Playhouse has announced its return to live, in-person theatre with several exciting upcoming projects.

Symphony Space Presents Thalia Book Club Salon With Ayad Akhtar

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 24, 2021

Symphony Space will present Thalia Book Club Salon: Ayad Akhtar in Conversation with You, Thursday, June 3, at 7pm EST.

This Week's New Theatre Jobs - Sales, Development, Teaching, Internships, Box Office Jobs & More

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/22/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

1st Stage Announces Brand New Virtual Masters' Class Series Beginning On May 15

by A.A. Cristi — April 20, 2021

1st Stage has announced its brand-new series called the Masters' Class, beginning May 15 and spanning an inspiring array of new topics in theatre and performance.

James C. Nicola to Step Down From Artistic Director Position at New York Theatre Workshop in Summer 2022

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 16, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Artistic Director James C.

Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and More Set For Lincoln Center Theater's Virtual Gala TALES FROM THE WINGS

by Stephi Wild — April 16, 2021

Beginning Thursday, May 13 at 7pm TALES FROM THE WINGS: A Lincoln Center Theater Celebration!, a virtual gala, will take a look back at the theater's iconic productions featuring performance footage and insider anecdotes from those productions' artists about their experiences on LCT's stages.