Playwright Lauren Gunderson gives France’s Reign of Terror a riotous, sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, opening June 12 at International City Theatre. I spoke with director Jamie Torcellini about the play and why he thinks its message is so relevant today.
Violet Surprise Theatre, under the leadership of Iris Sowlat and Allison Fradkin, is presenting The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, currently one of the most widely produced living playwrights in North America.
Playwright Lauren Gunderson is giving France’s Reign of Terror a sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, next up at International City Theatre.
Shadow Theatre will present THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Lauren Gunderson from March 18 through April 5, 2026 at the Varscona Theatre in Edmonton. The production is directed by John Hudson.
Violet Surprise Theatre will tour THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Lauren Gunderson in intimate venues beginning in March 2026. Directed by Iris Sowlat, the production explores the French Revolution through the stories of four historical women.
The Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island will present the premiere of Lauren Gunderson's The Revolutionists. Modern Classics is a professional theatrical company located at the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst.
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Performing Arts will present The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, running November 20–24 in the F. Scott Black Theatre at CCBC Essex (7201 Rossville Blvd).
The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night.
The Revolutionists is coming to Theatre Tallahassee next month. The production is written by Lauren Gunderson. Learn more about the upcoming show and how to get tickets here!
Lakewood Playhouse has just announced it's 87th season, FINDING YOUR VOICE. The five plays in the upcoming season answer the call of Season 86’s theme to build through theatre. Each play tells a story of finding and using our individual voices to uplift, serve our community and speak truth to power.
Tipping Point Theatre in Northville, MI has announced its 18th season of productions, featuring a dynamic mix of new plays, Michigan premieres, and returning audience favorites. Launching September 17, 2025, the season will include The Shark is Broken, A Very Northville Christmas, Broke-ology, Gene & Gilda, and The Revolutionists.
The Revolutionists is coming to Theatre Tallahassee in October. The show is written by Lauren Gunderson. Learn more about this upcoming production here!
100A Productions presents The Revolutionists May 14-23
Lost Nation Theater's 2025 Season Old Stories, New Stories, Music, Dance, & Dreams celebrates stories about forging news paths, making connections, overcoming our missteps, and making our voices heard.
Mission Opera is presenting the West Coast video premiere of Girondines, a powerful opera by Mvskoke opera singer Kirsten C. Kunkle and Sarah Van Sciver. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lyric Stage Boston rings in the holidays with the gift of laughter, outrageous characters, and meaningful time spent with loved ones at Noises Off. Performances begin Friday, November 15 and run through Sunday December 22.
Rooftop Theatre Collaborative will debut in NYC with THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Lauren Gunderson, a provocative play blending modern themes with the French Revolution. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department will present the return of 'The Revolutionists,' a comedy about four women in 1793 Paris who strive to change the world during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre has a history of mounting an impressive variety of plays and musicals. Currently, Lauren Gunderson’s revolutionary play about four women during the 1793 Reign of Terror in Paris, is a compelling production running in the Enid Miller Lab Theatre. Some would call this a comedy. Some would see it as a drama. I see it as a piece that transcends definition and looks at revolution through female eyes.
Lauren Gunderson's The Revolutionists will be presented by The Theater Project this summer. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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