Joan Ross Sorkin News

The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!

The York Theatre announced the launch of its 2025 Fall Benefit Auction.

The York Theatre Company will host its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street, New York City).

The York Theatre Company has announced its 2025–2026 season under Producing Artistic Director Joseph Hayward, featuring a bold and eclectic lineup of new musicals, classic inspirations, and an iconic awards gala.

The York Theatre has launched a new website and logo for the organization. Learn more about The York Theatre and the changes to the organization here!

The York Theatre has appointed Joseph Hayward as Producing Artistic Director. Learn more about Joseph Hayward and about the changes in the company here!

The York Theatre officially opened its production of According to Howard, a new musical featuring music by Jim Scully, book by Frank Evans and Mr. Scully. Check out photos from opening night here!

Audiences are being offered the chance to be a part of the development of brand-new musical, Bordello, The Musical with two public workshop performances this month at the Royal Academy of Dance, London. 

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux). Check out photos from opening night below!

The York Theatre Company has revealed that Joseph Hayward is stepping into the role of Interim Producing Artistic Director, and Debra Walton, as the Interim Associate Artistic Director.

The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.

The York Theatre Company's James Morgan has resigned from his duties, effective immediately. Learn more about his resignation and the plans for the theatre.

The York Theatre Company officially opened the fourth and  final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series – InunDATEd, a new musical. Check out photos from opening night here!

Jim Kierstead has been named as the new President of The York Theatre Company Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience in theater production to the organization. Learn more about Kierstead and about the position.

The York Theatre Company officially opened Twist of Fate, the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series. Check out photos from the opening here!

 The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Bordello, The Musical, with book by Barbara Bellman and Joan Ross Sorkin, music by Emiliano Messiez, lyrics by Barbara Bellman, music direction by Steven Gross and directed by Will Pomerantz.

Bordello, The Musical is set to have developmental readings at York Theatre Company on February 29 and March 1.

Berkshire Opera Festival has announced its 2024 season in Great Barrington, MA and New York City.

The York Theatre Company opened the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a cRaZy new musical with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. Check out photos from opening night here!

All new photos have been released from Monday evening’s YORK THEATRE COMPANY Gala. Patti LuPone received the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award For Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Jamie DeRoy was honored with The York Theatre Founders’ Award.