Edward Albee News

Calvin Alexander Ramsey Photo Exhibition Announced at June Kelly Gallery

by A.A. Cristi — June 29, 2021

Seeing In Tempo, intriguing perspectives of landscape by playwright, book author, and photographer Calvin Ramsey will be exhibited in his first U.

30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List

by Team BWW — July 4, 2021

There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

Stratford Festival to Begin Performances in July

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 28, 2021

The Ontario government has issued its guidance for attendance at outdoor performing arts events, paving the way for the opening of the Stratford Festival’s 2021 season.

Vanda Writer Releases New LGBT Historical Novel DO YOU KNOW DOROTHY?

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 15, 2021

Vanda Writer has announced the release of her new LGBT Historical novel, Do You Know Dorothy? This is book fifth book in the Juliana Series.

THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — June 11, 2021

It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Ma'ayanot Drama Society/Black Box Studios Presents THE BALLAD OF THE SAD CAFE

by A.A. Cristi — June 1, 2021

The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls' Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios and The Black Box Performing Arts Center, presents The Ballad of the Sad Cafe, adapted by Edward Albee from the novella by Carson McCulllers, in special arrangement with the Dramatics Play Servi

Glenda Jackson Receives Richard Harris Award From BIFA

by Stephi Wild — May 26, 2021

Check out Glenda's interview with Josh O'Connor and watch highlights from her career!

Pear Theatre Announces 20th Season!

by A.A. Cristi — May 20, 2021

After one of the most difficult years for live theatre, Pear Theatre is proud to announces its 20th anniversary season: 20 PearFect Years, Now 20 More.

THE TWO CHARACTER PLAY and BIG BIG SKY Will Be Performed This Year at Hampstead Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 13, 2021

Hampstead Theatre has announced further live productions for 2021.

Live Theater Returns To Bay Street June 4 With BECOMING DR. RUTH

by Stephi Wild — May 4, 2021

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the return of live and in-person performances to its Mainstage with a production of Becoming Dr.

LPTW to Present 2021 Theatre Women Awards in June; Estelle Parsons to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 23, 2021

Estelle Parsons will be honored, along with a diverse group of six other remarkable women theatre artists, at the League of Professional Theatre Women’s Theatre Women Awards virtual gala.

BWW Interview: Queer Activist/Playwright Michael Kearns Ever Fighting The Fight - On His Own Terms

by Gil Kaan — April 23, 2021

Leading up to the May 1st launch of his latest book (his seventh) Who’s Afraid of Michael Kearns?; multi-hyphenate Michael Kearns shares some behind-the-scenes of what revs up Michael Kearns.

MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Costume Designer Ann Roth Wins Costume Designers Guild Award

by A.A. Cristi — April 14, 2021

Legendary costume designer Ann Roth has been awarded the 2021 Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence In Period Film for her work on Netflix's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Rachel Lynett's APOLOGIES TO LORRAINE HANSBERRY (YOU TOO AUGUST WILSON) Wins 14th Annual Yale Drama Series Prize

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2021

This year the Yale Drama Series Prize once again saw a robust and talented group of applicants dedicated to writing for the theater, receiving over 2050 submissions from 60 countries.

VIDEO: Watch the 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony

by Nicole Rosky — April 7, 2021

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize will present a virtual presentation to announce the 2021 winner of one of the most prestigious playwriting awards, and the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights, today, April 7, 2021 at 3pm EST/ 8pm BST.

Michael Cerveris, Joanna Gleason, Cherry Jones and More Featured in Guild Hall's 90th Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 1, 2021

Guild Hall has announced the artists and events for its landmark 90th season which begins at the end of May and will feature author Salman Rushdie, American Ballet Theatre, Emmy-winners Susan Lucci & Joy Behar, 5-time Tony-winner Susan Stroman, Oscar & Tony-winner Mercedes Ruehl, and more.