Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Prior to their stop here at Proctor’s in Schenectady, I had the opportunity to connect with Andrew Cekala, currently playing the role of Bob in the national tour of THE OUTSIDERS.
It was all art and all heart when the creators of BEAU celebrated a slew of Drama Desk noms in a (sort of) impromptu reunion concert.
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Beau The Musical will release an Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording led by Drama Desk Award nominee Matt Rodin. The album will be produced by Grammy Award Winner Ian Kage.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Moments before the world premiere of “Don’t Touch My Hair” at the Unicorn Theatre, playwright Douglas Lyons sits relaxed, thoughtful and unmistakably energized. The new play, opening May 8, 2026, marks the latest chapter in what he calls the “Deep Breath Trilogy,” a body of work dedicated to centering Black women not only in struggle, but in joy.
Portland Playhouse announced its 19th season, featuring five productions including THURGOOD, TABLE 17, OSLO, SIMPLY SIMONE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, exploring justice, identity, love, and second chances.
Beau The Musical hosted a pop-up concert at The Green Room 42 to celebrate the music of the production and its recent Drama Desk Award nominations. Check out photos from the event here!
It is not often that Kansas City audiences get the chance to see the “World Premiere” engagement of a new comedy from an award-winning Broadway performer and playwright. This month Unicorn Theatre presents “Don’t Touch My Hair,” by Douglas Lyons.
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
Beau The Musical will present a pop-up concert, featuring members of the cast at The Green Room 42 to celebrate the music of the production. Tickets start at $19 with a live-stream option available for $25.
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
'Family is a loaded word.' This line from Douglas Lyons's script for Chicken & Biscuits epitomizes the play. At the funeral for the patriarch of the Jenkins clan, the question of 'family' loads every scene with meaning and humor. At the Springer Opera House, Chicken & Biscuits is a comedy about family that makes its audience think, even while they laugh.
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Celebration Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of Douglas Lyons' Pure Glitter at the Renberg Theatre, featuring Guillermo Diaz, Rory O'Malley, and Chris Renfro as part of the WeHo Pride Arts Festival.
The SigPro Studio has revealed its season 11 lineup, featuring four works that explore connection, resilience, and self-discovery. The lineup includes Douglas Lyons’ Chicken & Biscuits, Come From Away, and more.
The Academy Award-winning animated Warner Bros. film, directed by George Miller, Happy Feet is officially being developed as a new, Broadway-bound musical.
Uptown Players will present the first fully-staged production and Texas premiere of Pure Glitter, a smart and emotionally charged new comedy by 2X Emmy-nominated playwright Douglas Lyons, directed by guest artist Emerson Collins.
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