Lauren Gunderson News

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is crowdfunding for its upcoming cast recording. The children's musical features a book by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan.

Amarillo Little Theatre has released first look footage of SILENT SKY, Lauren Gunderson's celebrated drama now playing through April 19, 2026 at the Adventure Space.

With a cast of ten actors portraying more than 26 characters, it was bold choice for the intimate theater. But thanks to Perloff’s direction and choice of actors, anyone with the slightest interest in Shakespeare will find the play and its characters captivating.

The Orange Girls and St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s The Half-Life of Marie Curie is a beautiful work. The production brings together all the design elements of a play into an artistic expression of friendship and feminism through intelligent story telling. It is flawlessly directed, convincingly acted, and meticulously executed. Its originality, integrity, honesty, and impact would make any Nobel prize winning scientist proud.

Hamlet, William Shakespeare’s longest play, and considered the most powerful and influential tragedy in the English language, was performed by the Guild Hall Players last weekend at Saint James Episcopal Church.

Carlsbad Playreaders will present a reading of 'Anthropology' by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson, with the special event taking place on April 6.

After a yearlong, nationwide search, Trinity Repertory Company has selected Meredith McDonough as the theater's next Artistic Director.  Learn more here!

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its 2026–27 season. The lineup includes Little Women, White Christmas, and And Then There Were None. The season celebrates the theatre’s 60th anniversary.

Fresh off their 13-wins at last night’s St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announces their upcoming season celebrating their Diamond Anniversary at The Rep. This season, 60-years in the making, include five mainstage performances, three productions in the Steve Woolf Studio Series, and launches their new Diamond Concert Series.

Vermont Stage’s The Half-life of Marie Curie, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Laura Wolfsen, is a deeply layered story about the struggles of womanhood and relationships for two influential female scientists, Marie Curie and Hertha Ayrton, living in the early 20th century. The production opened at Main Street Landing on March 19th and runs until April 5th.

Ms. Gunderson’s ingenious play, directed by Lisa Spielman with her usual standard of excellence, is a marvelous creation, a paean not only to the Bard of Avon but a celebration of the magical potion, the curative powers, of live theater and, yea, of storytelling itself.

Stages has revealed its 2026–27 season, a selection of beloved musicals, award-winning dramas and comedies, and bold contemporary works that celebrate the power of storytelling and community.

TheatreSquared has announced its 2026–2027 Season 21 lineup, including FENCES, LITTLE WOMEN, EUREKA DAY, and THE 39 STEPS. The season also introduces a new Family Series with DISNEY’S NEWSIES JR. and A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD.

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the Finalists for its 2025 Season Awards honoring significant achievements in each of the Circle’s season award categories.

Forward Theater will present the rolling world premiere of LADY DISDAIN from April 9 to 26. The production promises to engage audiences with its compelling narrative and dynamic performances.

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays based on the South Side, has announced the details of the theatre’s 52nd season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2026.

Little Fish Theatre will present THE TAMING, a political comedy by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson, from March 20 to April 4, 2026, in Redondo Beach, CA. Directed by Anna Miles, this sharp satire features a dynamic cast and offers a humorous yet insightful look at American politics through the eyes of three contrasting women.

Shadow Theatre will present THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Lauren Gunderson from March 18 through April 5, 2026 at the Varscona Theatre in Edmonton. The production is directed by John Hudson.

This week’s headlines span Hollywood honors, cultural policy shifts, and major institutional developments on both sides of the Atlantic. From SAG Award winners including Jessie Buckley to casting victories at the Artios Awards, recognition is front and center. At the same time, leadership and funding decisions are shaping the landscape at institutions like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Young Vic, and Shakespeare's Globe. Add in Laura Linney’s call to support community theater and a first look at Mary Poppins in Japan, and it’s a week defined by both celebration and change across the performing arts.

Violet Surprise Theatre will tour THE REVOLUTIONISTS by Lauren Gunderson in intimate venues beginning in March 2026. Directed by Iris Sowlat, the production explores the French Revolution through the stories of four historical women.