BEAUTY FREAK, a new play by James Clements, has officially opened Off-Broadway at the cell theatre. The production is directed by Danilo Gambini and features a cast portraying historical figures connected to filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. Check out photos from opening night.
Razom for Ukraine will present the first-ever UKRAINIAN DRAMA SHOWCASE at Flamboyan Theater in Manhattan, featuring six Ukrainian plays in English translation through staged readings, with over 30 artists participating.
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre officially opened “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements, directed by Danilo Gambini. See production photos!
Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre's world premiere of “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements.
Beauty Freak, a new play by James Clements, examining the controversial life of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl, is set to premiere at The Cell Theatre this spring.
The Flea Theater will host workshop performances of When the Smoke Clears, a new chamber opera by Colin Greer and N. Scott Johnson. Directed by Danilo Gambini, the work explores community, displacement, and renewal in the aftermath of war.
Written by MacArthur “genius” fellow and award-winning screenwriter Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Danilo Gambini, A Case for the Existence of God is vulnerable, funny, and intense. It builds like a wave on the horizon that slowly and steadily gathers power as it nears, landing with massive energy and impact.
Mosaic Theater Company will extend the DC premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God through December 14 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
This week, we're exploring the forces shaping the future of the theatre industry, from technological disruption to fundamental questions about its workforce and leadership. On Broadway, the rise of AI is changing how audiences discover new shows, even as looming labor negotiations, which have drawn the attention of Congress, threaten to halt current ones. At the same time, we're seeing innovative solutions to talent pipeline challenges emerge overseas, while also celebrating the creators and leaders steering the art form forward, from a key artistic appointment in the regional sector to a major international award for a Tony-winning writing team.
Studio Theatre in Washington, DC has appointed Jess Chayes as its new Associate Artistic Director. Chayes, an award-winning director and producer, brings a background in new play development and ensemble creation to the company.
Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of A Case for the Existence of God, a deeply moving and critically acclaimed play by MacArthur Genius Samuel D. Hunter. Directed by Danilo Gambini.
“How can you trust everything will turn out good when everything is so different?” Luna asks Jane. Philosophically rich and hilariously moving, Studio Theatre’s HEART SELLERS is a beautiful homage to a generation of immigrants.
Mosaic Theater Company will enter its 11th season with two key promotions in its Artistic and Production Department. Chelsea Radigan will move from Artistic Producer to Associate Artistic Director, while Shayna O’Neill will take on the role of Director of Stage and Production Management after serving as Resident Stage Manager.
The final play of the season at Studio Theatre comes with some environmental warnings. The production includes “nontoxing vaping, loud music, and controlled water spray, some of which might hit the audience.”
Initial casts have been revealed for Pride Plays 2025 in Washington, D.C., collaborating with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. See who is starring and learn more about Pride Plays!
The programming has been announced for Pride Plays 2025 in Washington, D.C., collaborating with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Learn more about the shows here!
Rattlestick Theater has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. Learn more about what the grant will assist with and see the company's future plans.
An investigation into a young Brazillian artist's mysterious death leads an American playwright on a profound journey of introspection in “O Time”, being presented at Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre March 21-23 as the third installment in BST's SoloFest 2025.