Kristoffer Diaz News

Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 21, 2023

Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.

New Plays by Paula Vogel, Jen Silverman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Included in Second Stage Theater's 2023/24 Season

by Nicole Rosky — June 15, 2023

Second Stage Theater has just announced three initial productions for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Season.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Reveals 2023 Nationals Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2023

The 24 Hour Plays has revealed this year's company for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals.

Video: Alicia Keys Teases New Musical HELL'S KITCHEN on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

by Michael Major — June 7, 2023

During an appearance on Good Morning America this morning, Alicia Keys teased her upcoming musical, Hell's Kitchen.

Profile Theatre Brings a Bit of Hollywood to Portland

by Team BWW — June 2, 2023

For the final show of their most ambitious season to date, Profile Theatre presents How to Make An American Son, by christopher oscar peña, directed by Ben Villegas Randle.

Wake Up With BWW 6/2: GREY HOUSE Reviews, Alicia Keys Musical, and More!

by — June 2, 2023

Today's top stories: Read the reviews for Grey House on Broadway, a new Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen is coming to the Public Theater with Shoshana Bean, and more!

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean Will Star in Alicia Keys Musical HELL'S KITCHEN at the Public Theater

by Nicole Rosky — June 1, 2023

The Public will premiere new musicals and plays by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, Tony Award winner Itamar Moses, Emerging Writers Group alumni Mary Kathryn Nagle and Ife Olujobi, Pulitzer Prize winner and Writer-in-Residence Suzan- Lori Parks, and

Steep Theatre Names New Executive Director

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2023

Steep Theatre has announced that Marisa Macella will be joining the company as its new Executive Director, beginning June 12th.

2023 Second Stage Theater Uptown Series to Present TOROS By Danny Tejera This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2023

Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.

Review: WELCOME TO ARROYO'S at The Zack

by James Lindhorst — May 7, 2023

WELCOME TO ARROYO’S is the current production by The Tesseract Theatre Company that closed on May 7th.

Interview: christopher oscar peña and Kristoffer Diaz on Their New Plays, the Current State of Theatre, and More

by Krista Garver — May 4, 2023

A chat with christopher oscar peña and Kristoffer Diaz about their projects, the importance of residencies like Playwright Convening, and the current state of theatre in America.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Final Tony Eligibility Decisions, Drama League Awards

by Alex Freeman — May 1, 2023

MFA programs in performing arts face challenges in adapting.

Final Tony Admin Decisions Leave Some Scratching Their Heads

by Cara Joy David — May 1, 2023

Tomorrow is the big day—the Tony nominations.

Works From Britton Smith, Kate Douglas & More to be Featured in Second Stage Theater's 2023 New Voices Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 3, 2023

Second Stage Theater is continuing its commitment to nurturing American playwrights with THE 2023 JUDITH CHAMPION READING SERIES and the inaugural NANCY DENOVAN MUSICAL READING.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Six Recoups, Government Funding Shifts in Australia and Canada

by Alex Freeman — March 27, 2023

Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.