John Collins News

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins have revealed the 2026/2027 Season line-up, beginning this fall. With 12 productions—five world or Chicago premieres, a reinvestigated classic and more.

Barrington Stage, Goodman Theatre, and Hartford Stage will present a new comedy in a unique collaborative effort, marking a significant event in theatrical productions.

The Public Theater is presenting Elevator Repair Service’s Ulysses, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Public Charge, a bracing new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga.

The Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service will begin previews for the New York City premiere of Ulysses directed by John Collins, with co-direction and dramaturgy by Scott Shepherd. The production has been extended Off-Broadway.

Check out rehearsal photos for The Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service’s ULYSSES, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. ULYSSES stiches verbatim passages from Joyce’s epic masterpiece into a two-and-a-half hour tour de force. 

The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the upcoming New York City premiere of Ulysses, created by Elevator Repair Service. The production will be presented as part of Under the Radar this January.

Walter Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins celebrate success of the first month of The Goodman’s Centennial Season, and welcome new leaders to the helm. Learn more!

in the line-up for The Goodman’s 100th anniversary season. Blood Memory by Goodman Affiliated Writer Dael Orlandersmith, previously announced for a May 2026 debut, is rescheduled.

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!

The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home. We have the full season details here!

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Palm Beach residents and philanthropists, Paul and Karen Levy, will generously match up to $250,000 in donations to a challenge grant they created to benefit Palm Beach Symphony.

SoHo Playhouse has announced the lineup for the 2025 Lighthouse Series, running April 4 - 20, 2025.

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Destroyer has unveiled the new single “Cataract Time,” a balletic, dreamy epic. In addition to the track, Destroyer is announcing their first full-band tour of North America in nearly three years. Listen to the track and check out the tour dates here!

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.

The Art Directors Guild has announced the nominees for its 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, which included Steve Bass for the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Wicked's Nathan Crowley, and more.

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Reviews are in for the New York City encore production of Elevator Repair Service’s GATZ directed by John Collins at The Public Theater, running now through December 1. Read what the critics had to say below!