John Patrick Shanley News

DOUBT, is a story of suspicion that surface at a Catholic school about a charismatic young priest and his interest in the school’s first and only African American student. Absent of proof, the school’s principal, Sister Aloysius, sets out to protect the innocent child, causing questions surrounding pride, faith, ambiguity, and moral conviction.

James Corden connects with Jamie Dornan and learns he's been living with (and raising) an incredible motivational force: his 7-year-old daughter who makes and posts signs around their home.

The Lark, an international play development laboratory dedicated to amplifying the voices of playwrights, announces that founder John Clinton Eisner is retiring after 27 years as Artistic Director, with the intent to hand over leadership to a new generation of theatrical talents.

John Clinton Eisner co-founded The Lark in 1994 as a community of theater professionals dedicated to the playwright’s vision. He has grown The Lark into an award winning “think tank for the theater,” with local, national and global reach. 

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns for its 35th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. The 2021 Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March: a Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online.

John Patrick Shanley, who created Pulitzer Prize winner Doubt and romantic comedy classic Moonstruck, brings his sweeping romantic vision to Ireland with WILD MOUNTAIN THYME.

Webster defines DOUBT as; “to call into question the truth of: to be uncertain of or in doubt about.” Webster further applies the following definitions for DOUBT as, “ a lack of confidence, an inclination not to believe or accept, as uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision making, and finally a deliberate suspension of judgement.”

It's the fastest 85-minutes that you'll experience in the theater.

Christopher Walken tells the story of how he came to own a prized memento from Muhammad Ali's boxing career, and how the legendary figure once called him a 'pretty boy.' You can see Walken in the upcoming movie, 'Wild Mountain Thyme.'

Emily talks her time in quarantine, her kids picking up English accents after spending time in London, her top three Christmas songs, her new movie Wild Mountain Thyme, working with Christopher Walken, shooting in the Irish countryside, and going to the Guinness factory as a 14-year-old.

John Patrick Shanley's 'Wild Mountain Thyme' will be available to stream starting Friday, December 11th. 

Post Lockdown you deserve to treat yourself to a cracking night of theatre in a COVID-safe space. Cracked Actors Theatre presents 7th Floor Theatre's wild, sensuous, and funny production of 'Where's My Money?'

The students of Husson University will be performing Edward Albee's The Zoo Story on November 13-15 at the Gracie's Black Box Theatre on Husson University's Bangor campus.

John Patrick Shanley's play 'Outside Mullingar' is coming to the big screen! Watch the trailer for 'Wild Mountain Thyme,' starring Jamie Dornan and Emily Blunt, below.

This week's Theater Stories features the Walter Kerr Theatre! Learn about the Tony-winning plays and musicals that have graced its stage, take in facts about Hadestown, the show currently inhabiting the beautiful theatre, and more!

Jason Alexander chats about his new film Faith Based, reveals the passionate reactions he received for his role in Pretty Woman and discusses his experience working with Stephen Sondheim in Merrily We Roll Along.

Today, Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) announced that Kate Mulgrew will receive the nonprofit organization's 2020 prestigious annual Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award in a virtual ceremony on December 7, 2020.

LAMB Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup including live and online streaming productions.

Multi-Media Artist & Producer, Sunflower Duran, founder of stage and film production company, Pink Arts Peace Productions, Inc. is STILL preparing a September revival of John Patrick Shanley's WOMEN OF MANHATTAN.