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New Plays by Paula Vogel, Jen Silverman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Included in Second Stage Theater's 2023/24 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023

Second Stage Theater has just announced three initial productions for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Season. Check out the full lineup here!

West End Theatres Will Dim Lights in Memory of Glenda Jackson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023

SOLT/UKT has announced that West End theatres will dim their lights for the passing of Glenda Jackson.

Glenda Jackson Dies at Age 87
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 15, 2023

Oscar-winning actor and former MP Glenda Jackson has died at the age of 87, her agent has said.

Work by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl & Dave Malloy Set for Signature Theatre Winter/Spring 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

Signature Theatre has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season, with work from resident playwrights Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy.

Vineyard Theatre Awarded $4.5 Million Capital Grant by the New York State Council on the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a grant of $4.5 Million to Vineyard Theatre to support a major renovation of Vineyard Theatre in New York City’s Union Square neighborhood.

Exclusive Edward Albee Series Continues with MARRIAGE PLAY and FINDING THE SUN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023

The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, is proud to announce that EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO will continue on Wednesday June 28th at 7:30PM with FINDING THE SUN (1987) and MARRIAGE PLAY (1987).

Photos: First Look at Sam Pinkleton's THE WIZARD OF OZ at American Conservatory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023

Get a first look at brand-new production photos from The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater now through June 25, 2023!

BTG Reveals Casting For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and PHOTOGRAPH 51
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) have announced casting for two of its summer 2023 shows: Million Dollar Quartet, a three-time Tony Award–nominated once-in-a-lifetime musical evening back by popular demand with some of the same cast as 2017 and Photograph 51, an intriguing portrait of the race to discover the mysteries of the DNA double helix. 

World Premiere of Juliette Dunn's THE PUZZLE Extended at Hedgerow Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Hedgerow Theatre announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company's Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.

Purr Release New Album 'Who Is Afraid Of Blue?' Tomorrow
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2023

Between 1966 and 1970, the American artist Barnett Newman painted a series of four large scale paintings titled Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue. That painting series’ title was a reference to Edward Albee’s 1960’s play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which was in itself a reference to 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?'

Review: GUILTY PLEASURES: AN UNAPOLOGETIC COMEDY BY KEN LEVINE at Black Box PAC
by Lianna Albrizio - May 29, 2023

What did our critic think of GUILTY PLEASURES: AN UNAPOLOGETIC COMEDY BY KEN LEVINE at Black Box PAC?

THE ZOO STORY Plays The Saturni Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

Brand new fringe theatre company, the Saturni Theatre Troupe, debuts with their inaugural production of The Zoo Story, by Edward Albee. Isolated and marginalized for his homosexuality, Jerry violently strains against the conventional world to make a connection with Peter, a mild-mannered bookworm. Alienated by Peter's own prejudice, Jerry must break the boundaries between them by transforming an act of violence into an act of love.

Free Staged Readings Of EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO To Be Presented At The Black Box
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023

The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, has announced a remarkable new offering starting next Wednesday May 24th.

Photos: First Look At Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE At Invictus Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023

Invictus Theatre Company has released first look photos for its upcoming revival of Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE.

Photos: Marc Shaiman, Dave Harris and More Receive Dramatists Guild Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

See photos from the Dramatist Guild Awards.

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? is Coming to the Hatbox Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is coming to the Hatbox Theatre May 26th through June 11th.

Leslie Bramm's New Play, MOLLY JONES STEALS HOME Will Be Presented At Alchemical Studio
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2023

Leslie Bramm's new play, Molly Jones Steals Home, will be presented at Alchemical Studio in NYC at May 21 st 7pm. Directed by Saki Kawamura.

2023 Second Stage Theater Uptown Series to Present TOROS By Danny Tejera This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.

5th Wall Theatre's Founding Artistic Director Emeritus Carol Piersol Passes Away
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

5th Wall Theatre has announced the passing on May 9th, 2023, of Founding Artistic Director Emeritus Carol Piersol.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Sam Pinkleton-Directed THE WIZARD OF OZ at American Conservatory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater !

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