Janet Zarish News

BEYOND WORDS and LUCKY/BIRD Set for Ensemble Studio Theatre 58th Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 30, 2026

Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the New York premiere of BEYOND WORDS by Laura Maria Censabella and the world premiere of LUCKY/BIRD by Audley Puglisi in its 58th season.

Siddharth Dutta Designs Performance Across Stage and Screen

by Felicitas de la Fare — February 9, 2026

In a Manhattan studio, Siddharth Dutta sketches the contours of a stage set while considering the movement of performers across it.

Photos: THE BOOKSTORE Opens at 59E59

by Stephi Wild — January 22, 2026

Opening night photos have been released from New Jersey Repertory's The Bookstore, running at 59E59 through February 15, 2026.

LAOWANG, CALF SCRAMBLE, and More Set For 59E59 Theaters' Winter 2025/26 Season

by Stephi Wild — August 5, 2025

59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of its Winter 2025/26 season, plus Resident Off Broadway Theater Company Primary Stages’ full program for the year including Alex Lin’s Laowang: A Chinatown King Lear and more.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Appoints New Board Members: Chau Haber and Jacqueline Strayer

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre has announced two new board members, Chau Haber and Jacqueline F.

Review: THE BOOKSTORE at NJ Rep-An Excellent and Engaging Play

by Marina Kennedy — July 14, 2024

See 'The Bookstore' this summer while you can and enjoy a trip to one of the New Jersey shore’s favorite theatres!

Interview: Janet Zarish in THE BOOKSTORE at NJ Rep from 7/11 to 8/4

by Marina Kennedy — July 10, 2024

Stonestreet Studios to Premiere Two Short Films at the Soho International Film Festival

by Michael Major — September 13, 2023

Stonestreet Studios is having their world premieres of two socially poignant short films, Crowbar and Compulsion, both directed by Alyssa Rallo Bennett, at the Soho International Film Festival.

White Heron Theatre Company Opens BLITHE SPIRIT July 10

by A.A. Cristi — July 5, 2023

White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket will open it's first production of the 2023 summer season, Blithe Spirit, by Noël Coward (Present Laughter, Private Lives) and directed by Skip Greer.

CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF & More Set for White Heron Theatre Company 2023 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 25, 2023

White Heron Theatre Company has announced its 2023 summer season of professional theatre performances on Nantucket.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Opening Night

by Bruce Glikas — October 31, 2022

Classic Stage Company's A Man Of No Importance officially opened on Sunday, October 30.

Broadway Veteran Mark Blum Passes Away from Coronavirus Complications

by Nicole Rosky — March 26, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Mark Blum, who most recently appeared on Broadway in The Assembled Parties (2013), has passed away due to complications from Coronavirus.

Nikki Massoud, Joshua David Robinson And Sam Tsoutsouvas To Star In The Acting Company's Reading Of LETTERS FROM PRISON

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2019

The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) today announced casting for the final reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Letters from Prison, a curated evening from adapter Dakin Matthews (

Juilliard Drama Announces 2019-20 Season

by Julie Musbach — August 7, 2019

Juilliard Drama announces fully staged productions showcasing Juilliard's Group 49 acting students in their fourth and final year in the program.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Acting Company's MEASURE FOR MEASURE

by Nicole Rosky — July 17, 2019

The Acting Company presents Measure for Measure, playing through August 24, 2019 at the Duke on 42nd Street (229 W.

Photo Flash: The Acting Company Present NATIVE SON

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2019

The Acting Company has announced the 2019 Summer Repertory Season, along with complete casting and creative teams.

Alexandra Silber, Frances Ruffelle & More Set for NELL GWYNN Reading

by Nicole Rosky — June 13, 2019

The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) announced casting today for the next reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Jessica Swale's Olivier Award-winning, music-filled comedy Nell Gwynn

The Acting Company Announces Casts of NATIVE SON & MEASURE FOR MEASURE

by Julie Musbach — May 20, 2019

The Acting Company announces the cast and creative teams for its 2019 Summer Repertory Season.

Peter Francis James, Cara Ricketts And More Will Star In The Acting Company's Reading Of WAIT UNTIL DARK

by Stephi Wild — May 10, 2019

The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) announced casting today for the second reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Frederick Knott's classic thriller Wait Until Dark.

The Acting Company Announces Complete Casting For WATCH ON THE RHINE Reading

by A.A. Cristi — March 7, 2019

The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) announced today complete casting for the first reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Lillian Hellman's acclaimed drama Watch on the Rhine.