Joseph Jefferson News

New Federal Theatre to Present TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL Beginning Next Month

by Blair Ingenthron — September 23, 2023

Four women writers of the Harlem Renaissance meet in 'Telling Tales Out of School' by Wesley Brown, directed by Woodie King, Jr.

The Jeff Awards to Honor Robert Falls With Special Equity Theater Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2023

Learn more about the upcoming Jeff Awards ceremony where renowned director Robert Falls will be honored with the Special Equity Theater Award.

Charles Newell to Transition Out of His Role as Court Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2024

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 15, 2023

After a thirty-year tenure at Court Theatre, the professional theatre of the University of Chicago, Charles Newell has decided to transition out of his role as Marilyn F.

First Flight Theatre Company's MINA to Play 2023 Days of the Dead Festival at UNDER St. Marks

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 15, 2023

First Flight Theatre Company will present Mina adapted by Richard Width from Bram Stoker’s Dracula directed by Karen Eterovich.

MOTHERHOUSE Comes to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble This Week

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will remount the sold-out world premiere run of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White.

ANYTHING GOES, The Cole Porter Festival & More Set for Porchlight Music Theatre 29th Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has unveiled its 29th season.

Production Team Set for 55th Anniversary Equity Jeff Awards at Drury Lane Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 7, 2023

Get the inside scoop on the production team for the 55th Anniversary Equity Jeff Awards at Drury Lane Theatre.

Full Cast Set For THE GREAT GATSBY at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Great Gatsby, based on the iconic novel by F.

Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Reading of 100 SAINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW at Westport Country Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2023

Westport Country Playhouse has announced that 2019 Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger will lead the cast of a Script in Hand play reading, “100 Saints You Should Know,” on Monday, September 18, at 7 p.

Carbonell Awards Names New Coordinator & Adds Five New Judges For 2023-24 Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 5, 2023

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced that Elizabeth Dashiell has joined the nonprofit organization as Carbonell Coordinator for the 2023-2024 season.

Theatre 4the People Opens Their 2023-2024 Season With Aaron Posner's STUPID F*CKING BIRD

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2023

Theatre 4the People presents a revival of the hit show STUPID F*CKING BIRD, written by Aaron Posner and directed by Isaac Byrne.

Ancram Opera House Announces 2023 Fall Season

by Blair Ingenthron — September 3, 2023

In announcing its slate of productions for fall 2023, Ancram Opera House has extended its commitment to presenting new theatrical work cultivated in the Hudson Valley.

Cape Playhouse Appoints Eric Rosen as Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 30, 2023

Get the scoop on the appointment of Eric Rosen as the new artistic director of the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts.

BASKERVILLE Comes to Peninsula Players Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 30, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, presents performances of 'Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' beginning on September 6 for a six-week run at Door County's premiere professional theater.