PlayGround Announces 2026-2027 National Producing Fellows
PlayGround has announced four next-gen theatre leaders as its 2026-2027 Producing Fellows, selected from over 100 applicants to train across SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
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Cast Set For DRAGONFLIES at Hampstead Theatre
Daniel Abelson, Eleanor Crosswell, Yasmin Dawes, Peter Landi, and Gabriella Leon will lead a 16-strong community chorus of Camden residents in Juliet Gilkes Romero's new play at Hampstead Theatre.
Next Act Theatre Promotes Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director
Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
Tom Stoppard’s JUMPERS Will Be Revived at Hampstead Theatre
Tom Stoppard's Jumpers will be revived at Hampstead Theatre later this year, alongside the premieres of three new plays.
National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finals to Make Philadelphia Debut
The Jewish Plays Project and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History will present the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finals in Philadelphia, with audiences voting to select the winning play from three finalists.
Bold Proposal to Present Lauren Yee's HOOKMAN at The Chain Theatre
Bold Proposal, a new producing collaboration led by Maurie Moore and Shamus, will launch with Lauren Yee's Hookman at The Chain Theatre in New York City.
National Arts Centre Unveils 2026–2027 Season Across Music, Theatre, Dance, and Popular Music
The National Arts Centre in Ottawa announced its upcoming season, featuring new NAC Orchestra Music Director John Storgårds, dance, theatre, and performances by Bruce Cockburn, Hilary Hahn, and Zadie Smith.
THE GETAWAY DRIVER, CYRANO & More Set for Trinity Rep 2026-27 Season
Trinity Repertory Company has announced its 63rd season, which includes five shows in its subscription series and the theater's 50th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball.
Zach Barr Wins 2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award For THE PILON
Playwright Zach Barr received the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for THE PILON, which had its world premiere at Chicago's Red Theater.
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
HOOKMAN by Lauren Yee To Be Presented By Bump in the Night Theatre
Bump in the Night Theatre will present HOOKMAN, Lauren Yee's existential slasher comedy, at Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Dramatists Guild of America Awards
The Dramatists Guild of America celebrated its 2026 Awards on Monday, April 27, 2026, in New York City, honoring a remarkable group of playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theater artists, and advocates whose work continues to shape the American theatre.
Jewish Plays Project Brings Playwriting Contest to Toronto for First Time
The Jewish Plays Project partnered with Miles Nadal JCC and Kultura Collective to host Toronto's first Jewish Playwriting Contest, featuring three finalists chosen from over 325 submissions across 28 states and 7 countries.
INTO THE WOODS, HAMLET, MOTHER RUSSIA & More Set For South Coast Repertory 2026–27 Season
South Coast Repertory has announced its expanded 2026–27 season, featuring Into the Woods, Hamlet, and a rotating repertory of Mother Russia and The Importance of Being Earnest.
KING OF THE YEES, MILES FOR MARY and More Set for Signature Theatre 26-27 Season
Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, continuing its model of long-term artistic support for Resident Artists, across four productions, including Lauren Yee's King of the Yees, The Mad Ones' Miles for Mary and more.
Review: YOUNG AMERICANS at 1st Stage
Young Americans, the thought-provoking and entertaining play by Lauren Yee about the American immigrant experience is currently in performances at 1st Stage through April 26.
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén.
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