Karen Hartman News

CHILD'S POSE To Receive Industry Reading Starring Katie Finneran, Taylor Trensch & Brian J. Smith

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 29, 2026

This fall the industry-only presentation of Kim Powers, Child’s Pose will be presented and directed by Noah Himmelstein (Conversations with Mother).

AM I BLUE? to Return to Don't Tell Mama This Fall

by A.A. Cristi — July 27, 2026

Claudine Cassan Jellison's storytelling show AM I BLUE? will return to Don't Tell Mama following two sold-out performances, with Ritt Henn again joining on bass.

DARK LADY, Featuring Songs Popularized by Cher, Will Hold Industry Workshop Presentation

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2026

A private workshop of DARK LADY, a new musical featuring music made popular by Cher, is set to take place with book and concept by Mike Sheedy, directed and choreographed by Sara Edwards, and produced by Frank Vala.

Mark Brokaw Memorial To Be Hosted By Lucille Lortel Theatre

by Marissa Faith Curley — April 30, 2026

Lucille Lortel Theatre to host memorial for stage director Mark Brokaw.

Executive Artistic Director Courtney Sale to Depart The Merrimack Repertory Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 12, 2025

Board of Trustees announced today that Courtney Sale, Nancy L.

Denver Center Theatre Company Unveils Playwrights for the 20th Annual Colorado New Play Summit

by A.A. Cristi — November 4, 2025

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced playwrights, dates, and details for the 2026 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS).

Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS

by Stephi Wild — October 17, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Creative Teams For 37th Annual Festival Of New Musicals

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the creative teams and emerging artist participants for the 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals, which will be held Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, 2025, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Shakespeare & Company to Present Inaugural Celebration Of Jewish Plays

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 29, 2025

This October, Shakespeare & Company will present Celebrating Jewish Plays, an immersive weekend of staged readings held over the holiday weekend in October.

Shakespeare & Company Will Host Inaugural Celebration Of Jewish Plays

by Stephi Wild — August 29, 2025

This October, Shakespeare & Company will present Celebrating Jewish Plays, an immersive weekend of staged readings held over the holiday weekend.

NAMT Reveals Official Lineup for 2025 Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages

by A.A. Cristi — July 9, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has revealed the official selections for the 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place October 23–24, 2025, at New World Stages in New York City.

Shakespeare & Company to Honor Annette Miller And John Douglas Thompson

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2025

Shakespeare & Company will present its Gala 2025, which will honor award-winning actors Annette Miller and John Douglas Thompson.

Capital Arts Theater Guild To Present WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2025

Capital Arts Theater Guild will present its inaugural installment of their new national musical development program, the National Music Theater Foundry.

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Playwrights For The 19th Annual Colorado New Play Summit

by Blair Ingenthron — October 25, 2024

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the playwrights, dates, and details for the 2025 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS).

ROZ & RAY Comes to The Players Club of Swarthmore Next Month

by Stephi Wild — September 24, 2024

The Players Club of Swarthmore will present 'Roz & Ray', a powerful and poignant drama by Karen Hartman, exploring ethical struggles in medicine during the onset of the AIDS crisis.

36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists

by A.A. Cristi — July 9, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).