Jenny Gersten News

Julie Benko, Ethan Slater & More Join Cast for MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Workshop

by A.A. Cristi — July 12, 2024

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced initial casting for its Fridays@3 reading series and summer workshops, including a new reading for 'White Bitches in Delhi'.

Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores!

by Bruce Glikas — June 29, 2024

Titanic concluded its run as part of New York City Center Encores! on Sunday, June 23rd.

Photos: The Cast of Encores! TITANIC Meets the Press

by Bruce Glikas — June 10, 2024

Titanic is sailing into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month.

The Campfire Project Will Receive 2024 Paul Robeson Award

by Stephi Wild — June 5, 2024

Actors’ Equity Association and the Actors’ Equity Foundation have jointly announced that they will bestow the Paul Robeson Award for 2024 on The Campfire Project.

Jeremy O. Harris Will Be Creative Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival's Creative Collective

by Joshua Wright — May 16, 2024

It was announced today Jeremy O.

Photos: LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES Opens At the Minetta Lane Theatre

by Bruce Glikas — May 14, 2024

Audible is presenting an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.

Roger Rees Awards Reveals Student Nominees for Outstanding Performer In Greater NY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 8, 2024

Broadway Education Alliance has revealed the student nominees for the Roger Rees Awards for Outstanding Performer in Greater NY.

Nominees Announced for the 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards

by Nicole Rosky — May 8, 2024

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced the 50 Roger Rees Awards nominees for Outstanding Performer.

Bonnie Milligan Will Host The 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards in May

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2024

Tony Award-winner Bonnie Milligan will host the 2023-24 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at The Gerald W.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY!

by Bruce Glikas — February 12, 2024

Check out photos from inside opening night of The world premiere of Oh, Mary!, which is now running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces New Members To Leadership Team & New Artistic Leadership Model

by A.A. Cristi — February 8, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL announces new members to leadership team and new artistic leadership model.

Photos: New York City Center Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Celebrates Closing Night

by Bruce Glikas — February 5, 2024

New York City Center Encores! season kicked off with Once Upon a Mattress, which officially closed on February 4, 2024.

Interview: Jesse Sharp on Bringing BEETLEJUICE to the Orpheum Theater

by Analisa Swerczek — January 30, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Jessee Sharp of the Beetlejuice tour ahead of the show's visit to Omaha!

Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 14, 2023

Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Margaret Gould Stewart As New Chair Of The Board Of Trustees

by Stephi Wild — November 29, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that Margaret Gould Stewart will succeed Jeff Johnson as the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

BEETLEJUICE North American Tour Recoups After Only 37 Weeks On The Road

by Stephi Wild — October 30, 2023

The North American Tour of the smash hit musical BEETLEJUICE recouped its initial investment during the recent Denver engagement, and after only 37 weeks on the road.

Interview: Jessica Hecht & Maura Tierney Talk the campfire project and Using the Arts to Promote Healing In Refugee Communities

by A.A. Cristi — October 12, 2023

In 2017, Tony-nominated actress Jessica Hecht and producer Jenny Gertsen, founded the campfire project, an program that travels to refugee spaces to impart arts-based wellness to displaced communities around the globe.