Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced an extension of the world premiere musical THE LUNCHBOX due to audience demand and critical acclaim. Directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, the production is based on Ritesh Batra's internationally acclaimed film.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, The Lunchbox, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre.
David Mendizábal is a Helen Hayes Award winning director, designer, producer, and the Associate Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Mendizábal attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts at Playwright’s Horizons Theater. He has developed and directed works with Berkeley Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Mosaic Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Soho Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, and the Magic Theatre. I recently caught up with David by phone to discuss his latest project at Berkeley Rep, All My Sons.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Artistic Director, Johanna Pfaelzer; Managing Director, Tom Parrish) and Matt Ross just announced today the world premiere of the new musical, The Interestings.
New York Stage and Film held its 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF. The event honored Board Member Douglas Harmon and Founding Board Member Jane Harmon for their contributions to New York Stage and Film and the American Theater. Check out photos here.
This fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Jessica Huang’s Mother of Exiles at Berkeley Rep. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of The Hills of California — the soaring new drama from internationally acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award–winning playwright Jez Butterworth.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre will kick off its 2025/26 season with Jake Brasch's The Reservoir, performing at Berkeley Rep's Peet's Theatre. Learn more here!
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, welcoming over 120 local and national artists to develop 24 cutting-edge theatrical projects.
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell returns to Berkeley Repertory Theatre this June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
In response to the chaotic terminations of grant awards by the National Endowment for the Arts in early May, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has received a generous gift. Learn more here.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2025/26 season. See full programming here!
Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the rolling World Premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, an epic poem told by Jacob Ming-Trent with verse rhyme and song. Learn more
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jiehae Park’s the aves, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre. Learn more!
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre from Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!
An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.