Johanna Day News

Review Roundup: DES MOINES Opens Off-Broadway!

by Blair Ingenthron — December 17, 2022

Critics have weighed in on DES MOINES, written by the late Denis Johnson and directed by Arin Arbus.

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Announces New Preview & Opening Dates

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced new preview, press, and opening dates for Denis Johnson’s Des Moines.

Preview Performances of DES MOINES at Theatre for a New Audience Rescheduled to Due Covid

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 28, 2022

Due to Covid cases within the company, Theatre for a New Audience is canceling five preview performances of the Off-Broadway premiere of iconic American writer Denis Johnson's Des Moines, directed by Arin Arbus and featuring Johanna Day, Arliss Howard, Hari Nef, Michael Shannon, and Heather Alicia S

Michael Shannon, Johanna Day, Hari Nef & More to Star in DES MOINES Off-Broadway Premiere at TFANA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience will present Denis Johnson’s Des Moines, the final play from the late author, and the first play by Johnson TFANA has staged, November 29, 2022–January 1, 2023, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

DreamWrights Center For Community Arts Presents THE 39 STEPS

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2022

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents the thrilling and hysterical who-dun-it mystery comedy The 39 Steps.

Theatre Aspen Announces Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Recipients

by Stephi Wild — September 20, 2022

Theatre Aspen (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) announced that Avaaz by Michael Shayan and Sally: A Solo Play by Sandra Seaton have received grants from the Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund.

Theatre Aspen Grant Program Established to Support Solo Flights Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 6, 2022

Theatre Aspen announced that, beginning this season, $10,000 grants will be awarded to two of the Solo Flights selections, to support their further development, underwritten by Rachel and Rick Klausner.

Vineyard Theatre Announces 40th Anniversary Season Featuring Three World Premieres

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 10, 2022

Vineyard Theatre has announced the company’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Season which will include three world-premiere productions.

Colt Coeur to Present World Premiere of Kareem Fahmy's DODI & DIANA in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 3, 2022

Colt Coeur will present the World Premiere of Dodi & Diana, by Kareem Fahmy.

Vineyard Theatre Resumes Performances Of LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971 With Reggie D. White

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2022

Vineyard Theatre has announced that Lessons in Survival: 1971 will resume performances on Wednesday, June 15 with Reggie D.

Vineyard Theatre Cancels Weekend Performances of LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 10, 2022

Due to positive COVID test results within the company, Vineyard Theatre has cancelled performances of Lessons in Survival: 1971 through Sunday, June 12.

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Filmed by The Theatre on Film and Tape Archive of New York Public Library

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 6, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive was filmed last week by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive of New York Public Library.

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 1, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive is in its final two weeks of performances.

Photos: 2022 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Walk the Red Carpet

by Bruce Glikas — May 27, 2022

The 2022 Outer Critics Circle Award winners were honored on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead in Wins for 2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards

by Nicole Rosky — May 17, 2022

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, has announced the winners of the 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season.

Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Crystal Dickinson to Star in the World Premiere of LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971 at Vineyard Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2022

Vineyard Theatre has announced casting and design team for the upcoming World Premiere of Lessons in Survival: 1971 at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) now on-sale.