Chelsea Marcantel News

After a yearlong, nationwide search, Trinity Repertory Company has selected Meredith McDonough as the theater's next Artistic Director.  Learn more here!

Artists Collaborative Theatre's production of Blood Song: The Story of the Hatfields & the McCoys by Chelsea Marcantel will be presented at Actors Theatre of Louisville as part of the 2026 Storytelling Revolution Festival.

Actors Theatre of Louisville will present The Storytelling Revolution Festival, a new work festival celebrating bold new stories that explore the wonder and complexity of our time.

The Farm Theater has awarded playwright Nandita Shenoy with the 2026-27 College Collaboration Project Commission. Shenoy will collaborate with students at Centre College in Danville, KY and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.

The title of the devastating and psychologically complex play entitled Everything is Wonderful is considered to be code in the Amish way of life, but it is, concurrently, a bit of an ironic title as well for a play that looks to differing points of view for its appeal (the “English” culture might consider this phrase to be almost ironic). 

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 September 2025 include Merry Wives and more.

The Kilroys, a collective of artists, producers, educators and organizers who are done talking about gender parity and are taking action, revealed the fourteen members of their new cohort. Learn more.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide has announced that performance rights for the powerful new musical, WILD HEART, are now available for licensing worldwide.

Geffen Playhouse has announced its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2025/2026 cycle of The Writers' Room, a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.

The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of its Season 29 opener, Chelsea Marcantel's acclaimed play EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL, making its DC Premiere at Keegan.

The Perlberg Festival of New Plays ushers in 2025 with readings of five invigorating scripts still in development, written by five notable playwrights.  Learn more about the event here!

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Olivia Holt, Charlie Barnett, and other stars will participate in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES on September 23, showcasing their talents in a unique theatrical event where plays are written, rehearsed, and performed in a single day.

Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room. Learn more about the writers and the program!

Celebrate the arrival of spring with First Stage's entertaining production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL. A fun-filled show perfect for the entire family.

First Stage will present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL as the final production in their 2023/24 mainstage season. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Temple Theaters will present the regional premiere of Airness this spring. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) will kick off its 27th season with the world premiere of Nandita Shenoy’s ESSPY, directed by Peter J. Kuo.  The world premiere play will begin shows on February 22 and run through March 17.

Find out more about how to get discounted tickets to 'THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM' at Mile Square Theatre here!

Continuing to mobilize and leverage their own power to support and amplify one another, the LA and NYC-based playwright, director, producer collective, The Kilroys are doing what they do best: shaking shit up… starting with their renowned annual List. Learn more about the new list here!