Dramatists Guild News

Discover the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

WaterTower Theatre is continuing its dedication to the development of new works with a reading of the winning play from WTT’s recent local playwright competion; HELIOS 24/7 by Natalie Gaupp. 

Apply now for Candela's Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship. This unique opportunity offers emerging playwrights a chance to hone their craft, network with industry professionals, and potentially see their work brought to life on stage.

Renowned actress Christine Toy Johnson is set to receive the prestigious 2024 Patrick Quinn Award from the Actors' Equity Foundation.

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund bestowed The 2024 Defender Award upon Philip, Amy, and Max Hightower of Sherman, Texas, at the Dramatists Guild Awards Night held at Sony Hall in New York City. Learn more!

The In the Works-In the Woods Festival at the Forestburgh Playhouse will present a new residency-collaboration with Writers Jaime Lozano (Jonathan Larson Grant Award Winner) and Tommy Newman. Learn more about the new musical and about the collaboration.

Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Harlem's Liberation Theatre Company has chosen four emerging playwrights for their 2024-2025 Writing Residency Program. Learn more about the program!

Join the Associates Theater Ensemble for post-show talkbacks and affinity nights, an engaging experience for theater enthusiasts to discuss and connect over the performance.

Take a pause to enjoy some of their finest work with this playlist of musicals like: Ragtime, Anastasia, Once on This Island, My Favorite Year, Rocky, A Man of No Importance, Seussical, and more.

Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Experience the world premiere of Roger Q. Mason's THE DUAT, presented by the Philadelphia Theatre Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Watch as Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley sings 'Back to Before' from Ragtime at 54 Below. In celebration of Women’s History Month, acclaimed women musical theatre writers who are Council members of the Dramatists Guild of America gathered at 54 Below to share stories and introduce some of the songs they’ve written from Broadway and beyond.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that Elephant & Piggie’s: “We Are in A Play!” JR. is now available for licensing.

The Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program (YIPAP) as this year's recipient of The Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award for their work to showcase the importance of Indigenous storytelling and help develop a space for Native performers and theater artists at all levels in their careers.

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press and The Popolo Project announce the May prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.

Experience the next performance in BroadStage's 2023/2024 blackbox series featuring Queen Esther with Jeff McLaughlin on guitar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The New Theatre at Firehouse have announced the World Premiere of Roman à Clef by Richmond playwright Chandler Hubbard, opening on May 10th, 2024, on the Carol Piersol Stage at the Firehouse Theatre.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

Ben Rector and Cody Fry will be gracing the stage alongside the Minnesota Orchestra at Minnesota Orchestra Hall on June 15th and 16th, 2024.