Emily Mann News

Arena Stage will present a New Play Festival from February 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring works by notable playwrights to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

George Street Playhouse's 2026 Gala Benefit will honor Roberto Muñiz, President and CEO of Parker Health Group, with the prestigious Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award.

George Street Playhouse's 2026 Gala Benefit will honor Emily Mann, playwright and former Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre Center, with the Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement.

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS, set to open in 2026. Learn more about the production and the cast here!

McCarter Theatre Center announced that former Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann will receive the inaugural Roger S. Berlind Award at its annual gala on June 12, 2026.

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.

Mosaic Theater Company will present a workshop for CODE RED, a new play that illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system.

Shelton State will hold open auditions for a staged reading of 'Antigone,' a dramatic adaptation by Emily Mann from the play by Sophocles. Learn more here!

McCarter Theatre Center has commissioned a new musical based on the film A Beautiful Mind. The musical is from the award-winning team of composer/lyricist Zoe Sarnak and playwright Sarah Treem.  

Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of I & You: The Musical at McCarter Theatre Center, running September 13–October 12. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room.

​​​​​​​Against a backdrop of cultural tensions and renewed challenges to LGBTQ+ rights nationwide, The Bent —one of only a handful of exclusively LGBTQ+ focused theater companies in Southern California—announces its 25/26 season: a rich tapestry of plays, musicals, cabarets, and staged readings that shine a light on the complexity, resilience, and vibrancy of queer life.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!

Trailblazer, truth-teller, and jazz virtuoso Lea DeLaria takes the stage at Café Carlyle with Out Rage, an evening of sublime vocals and fiery commentary on contemporary culture. The show will take place on Frday, June 27 at 8:45pm. 

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its full 2025 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of mainstage productions and new play workshops. This year's season builds on CTC's legacy of bold storytelling and artistic innovation that reflect the evolving landscape of American theater.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Sierra Boggess, Lea DeLaria and more! 

Last night, the Dramatists Guild of America honored the recipients of their 2025 Awards with a ceremony at Green Fig at which playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists celebrated their fellow theatre writers. Check out photos here!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

City Theatre has announced that Lea DeLaria will headline its signature fundraiser, THE BASH, at City Theatre on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This year, The Bash will serve both as a fundraiser and an opportunity to officially celebrate the organization's 50th Anniversary season of work.