Dramatic Publishing Company News

Raleigh Little Theatre will present THE HOBBIT in its scenic outdoor amphitheatre, following Bilbo Baggins on his classic journey there and back again.

Black Broadway Tulsa will produce what is believed to be the first all-Black cast production of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY. Performances will take place at the Maya Angelou Auditorium in Tulsa.

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, presents the world premiere of Flawless, a new play by John J. Wooten, Friday, September 26 through Sunday, October 19 in Stony Point, New York.

Premiere Stages accepting submissions for their annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Monday, September 1. Learn more about the festival and see how to apply!

Kentwood Players will present Real Women Have Curves opening Friday, September 12 at the Westchester Playhouse. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT) just announced its 2025-2026 season—a line-up of bold new plays that cross cultures, generations and borders, featuring stories of love, intersectionality and resistance.

Premiere Stages has selected its four finalists for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Now in its 20th year, the Festival is an annual competition for unproduced scripts that offers developmental opportunities to playwrights with strong affiliations to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Stages Theatre Company has announced their 2025-2026 season. 'A Season That Brings Us Together' features a diverse blend of plays, musicals, and world premieres, each highlighting the importance of friendships and being brave, as well as the joy found in connecting and supporting each other and the community.

Ourglass Theatre Company has announced its debut production of Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose, adapted by Sherman L. Sergel. Learn more about the show here!

Possum Point Players will hold auditions for John Jakes' adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The community theater group invites actors of all ages to participate. Learn more about how to attend auditions.

Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is accepting submissions for the 20th annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Sunday, September 1. Learn how to apply!

The Waterville Opera House has announced its selection as a Producing Theatre for the American Association of Community Theatre's (AACT) NewPlayFest 2026.

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.

Premiere Stages at Kean University reveals the semi-finalists for the 2024 Play Festival. Discover the up-and-coming playwrights in the spotlight this year.

Stages Theatre Company (STC) has announced their 2024-2025 season. It is 'A Mystical Season of Adventure' featuring a diverse blend of plays and musicals.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN: Timeless classic opens City Gate Productions' 2024 Season. Adapted from the Emmy award-winning TV movie, the play challenges jurors' perceptions in a murder trial. Don't miss this thought-provoking production in Queens.

A Christmas Story, written by Phillip Grecian and directed by Matthew Burns, comes to the Royal Theatre at 111 S. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas December 7-17th. 

Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2023 Stanley Drama Award is Jami Brandli for her play The Magician's Sister.

Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is accepting submissions for the 19th annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Friday, September 1.

A federal court has ruled that Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD can be staged nationwide. Learn more about the court's decision and the impact it will have on the theater community.