Leigh Silverman News

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has released photos from the premiere presentations of newly commissioned works by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali. George and Ali, the first two recipients of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA), had readings of their newly commissioned plays in New York at Off-Broadway’s MCC Theater just before Thanksgiving.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the availability of additional tickets for David Cale's Harry Clarke for performances from Tuesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 23, 2023.

Get a first look at Billy Crudup in HARRY CLARKE at Berkeley Rep. Don't miss out on the chance to see Crudup's highly anticipated performance in this must-see play.

The A is For Playwriting Contest and ONE ACT Festival engages playwrights who support abortion rights and reproductive justice. Tickets are on sale for the 3rd annual festival featuring readings of the winning plays at Signature Theatre in NYC on Dec 9-10.

The Hermitage presents new play commissions by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali, featuring a talented cast including Adam Chanler-Berat, Greg Hildreth, James Jackson Jr., and Allison Guinn.

Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of Merry Me by 2050 Artistic Fellow & NYTW Usual Suspect Hansol Jung (Wolf Play), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. Let's see what the critics had to say...

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of Merry Me by 2050 Artistic Fellow & NYTW Usual Suspect Hansol Jung (Wolf Play), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. Check out photos from inside the festivities!

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is set to come to Broadway this spring. What do we know so far about the new musical? We have all the scoop!

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. 

Suffs is headed to Broadway in Spring 2024! The musical, which features a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, premiered Off-Broadway at The Public Theater in April 2022.

Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis, Danny Burstein, and more will be performing at The Drama League's 'Embrace The Season' Gala.

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

Saheem Ali, Bonnie Milligan, Bartlett Sher, and more are coming together to support the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in a fundraising event. Learn more about this exciting benefit featuring prominent directors and choreographers.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the creative team for David Cale’s Harry Clarke, starring Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup and directed by Leigh Silverman. Learn more about who is involved with the show here!

Queer icon Bitch is announcing fall tour dates in support of her new album Bitchcraft out now. In November, Bitch will join labelmates on the West Coast for the first-ever Kill Rock Stars and Friends Tour which will include sets from Logan Lynn, Bitch, Caleb Nichols, Shaylee, Katie Cash, Yellow Trash Can, Chateau Chateau, Foxx Bodies.

On Monday, September 18, Audible celebrated its 5th Anniversary of Audible Theater at the Minetta Lane. Check out photos from the event below!

The American Theatre Wing 2023 Gala Celebration was held next Monday, September 11, 2023 at Cipriani. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Experience the magic of the AMERICAN THEATRE WING 2023 Gala featuring amazing performances by Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Tituss Burgess, and other talented artists on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Get the latest updates on the full cast and creative team for Hansol Jung's MERRY ME at New York Theatre Workshop. Don't miss this captivating production.