Honor Roll!, an advocacy group for women+ playwrights over 40, is accepting nominations in five categories for the Marjorie Bicknell Honors, recognizing producers, festivals, and individuals supporting their work on the American stage.
Manhattan Theatre Club has commissioned two original musicals.
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K.
The 24 Hour Plays revealed the full company for its Nationals intensive in New York and Los Angeles, featuring emerging actors, directors, playwrights, and more culminating in Off-Broadway productions at Classic Stage.
Visual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston was honored at the 18th Hermitage Greenfield Prize celebration, raising over $400,000, with performances by Tony nominee Will Swenson and Hermitage Fellow Britton Smith.
Check out production photos from the regional premiere of Murder Ballad, directed by Cynthia Fleming, running at Salt Lake Acting Company from April 8, 2026 through May 3, 2026.
The regional premiere of MURDER BALLAD at Salt Lake Acting Company takes us to the edge of desire.
The Regional Premiere of Murder Ballad will play at Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC) from April 8 to May 3, 2026.
The rock musical Murder Ballad will play at Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC) from April 8 to May 3, 2026.
Keen Company will host its first gala under new leadership at Manhattan Penthouse, honoring playwrights Julia Jordan and Marsha Norman, and featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and more.
Keen Company’s 2025–2026 season will feature the debut of its Mixtape Series—four one-night-only events curated by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, Adam Gwon, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mona Mansour.
Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights return with a Master Class given by award-winning writer Julia Jordan (Murder Ballad, Bernice Bobs Her Hair) on September 22nd at 6:30pm.
The Sustain, an original musical by Aaron Drescher, Alice Jankell and Pamela Weiler Grayson, will receive 5 developmental workshop presentations at the Sargent Theatre.
I’ve been writing about the lack of female representation in creative teams for at least 15 years.
The 24 Hour Plays revealed this year's company for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NYC.
Graduate students Charlene Adhiambo and Amy B.
Theatrical producer Mandy Greenfield has launched her own independent production company, Red Yes Studio.
MacDowell has awarded 147 Fellowships to artists working in multiple disciplines from 27 states and 11 countries for the fall and winter season.
On Friday, August 23, the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative and Chicago’s Navy Pier celebrated the installation of Alison Saar’s To Sit A While.
A sculpture honoring playwright Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating her legacy and contributions to American theater.
