Lisa Peterson News

A Noise Within Announces All-Digital Spring 2021 Season

From the comfort and safety of home, audiences can enjoy the same artistry and production elements from our live performances—including lighting, sound, and costumes. With her award-winning filmmaking experience, Andressa Cordeiro joins An Iliad as the Director of Photography to ensure a visually compelling take on the modern adaptation of a classic story.

Court Theatre Announces Streaming Release Of AN ILIAD

Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, announces the streaming release of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's The Iliad. The production, filmed in the Oriental Institute at The University of Chicago, will be available for digital access from March 3 through March 31, 2021.

Brave New World Rep Presents THE KILLING OF KINGS

As part of its fourth annual new play reading series Brave New Works 2021: Zoom, Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre announces its second offering, The Killing of Kings by Nadira Simone, set for February 28 at 7pm.

Denis O'Hare and Sophie Okonedo Join Thriller INFINITE STORM, Starring Naomi Watts

Tony and Oscar-nominated actress Sophie Okonedo will join Tony-winner Denis O’Hare and more in the survival thriller Infinite Storm, starring Oscar-nominee Naomi Watts.  

THE LAST FIVE YEARS, F*CK 7TH GRADE, and More Come to Broadway on Demand

Broadway On Demand will several special events perfect for at-home celebrations of Galentine's Day, Palentine's Day and/or Valentine's Day, including Jill Sobule's one woman show from City Theatre F*ck 7th Grade and the Southwark Playhouse production of Jason Robert Brown's Drama Desk Award-winning musical, The Last Five Years.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre Announces BRAVE NEW WORKS 2021: ZOOM Featuring Blair Underwood and More

Brooklyn’s Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced its fourth annual new play reading series Brave New Works 2021: Zoom. Brave New Works has sought out new plays that address a number of hot-button issues - Race in America, Diversity, Climate Change, and now Police Brutality and Reform.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre Announces BRAVE NEW WORKS 2021: ZOOM

Brooklyn’s Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced its fourth annual new play reading series Brave New Works 2021: Zoom. Brave New Works has sought out new plays that address a number of hot-button issues - Race in America, Diversity, Climate Change, and now Police Brutality and Reform.

The World Premiere Concert Film Of F*CK7THGRADE Begins Streaming, January 25

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to prevent a safe return to indoor performances, City Theatre has announced the world premiere concert film of F*ck7thGrade.  

Court Theatre Revises Events in 2020/21 Season In Response to Ongoing Pandemic

Court Theatre has announced further revisions to its 2020/21 Season. The newly-revised season has Court postponing its production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running and pushing back dates of Owen McCafferty’s Titanic (Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioner's Inquiry, 1912) and Shakespeare’s Othello.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Extends Stream of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

North Coast Repertory Theatre is giving viewers a delightfully reimagined way to experience Charles Dickens’ masterpiece, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The classic holiday tale gets a fresh new adaptation by Zander Michaelson.

North Coast Rep Presents AN ILIAD

North Coast Rep announces the 3rd show of their main stage season. AN ILIAD, a dynamic tour-de-force adaptation of Homer’s classic poem about the Trojan War.

Berkeley Rep Receives $75,000 Grant

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced a one-time $75,000 grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation in support of the theatre’s Rep-On Air series of virtual programming. The Bernard Osher Foundation has been a major funder of the arts in Bay Area for decades, and has included support for Berkeley Rep each year since 1993.

BWW Review: North Coast Repertory Theatre brings outstanding AN ILIAD to stage

North Coast Repertory Theatre offers an outstanding production of AN ILIAD that you should not miss.

Annaleigh Ashford, Michael Urie, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More Featured in New York Theatre Workshop Programming

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its Holiday Follies on December 16, as well as the launch of the NYTW Digital Archive which will include a work-in-process sneak preview of Martha Redbone & Aaron Whitby’s The Talking Circles exclusively for NYTW Members and Repeat Defenders.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Extension of </remnant>

New York Theatre Workshop announced today an extension for , conceived and created by Theater Mitu & directed by Rubén Polendo. Part of the 2020/21 Artistic Instigators Season, was originally set to stream November 16-24, 2020 and will now be available for 6 additional performances through December 13, 2020.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Stream On Demand At North Coast Repertory

North Coast Repertory Theatre is giving viewers a delightfully reimagined way to experience Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

AN ILIAD At North Coast Repertory Theatre Streaming On Demand

AN ILIAD is a dynamic tour-de-force adaptation of Homer's classic poem about the Trojan War. A war-weary poet recalls the nobility, savagery and valor of the battles and warriors, while deftly exploring the human costs of war through the centuries. Award-winning actor Richard Baird vividly brings to life the power and humor of this brilliant adaptation by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare. With an evocative accompaniment by Amanda Schaar, this is an enthralling, theatrical experience that is not to be missed.

V (Formerly Eve Ensler) and Maria Hinojosa Host Working Theater's Benefit Reading Of Lisa Ramirez's TO THE BONE

WORKING THEATER continues its 36th season with a virtual benefit reading of Lisa Ramirez's TO THE BONE on December 7th, 2020.

Kailua Onstage Arts Presents Drive-In Production of AN ILIAD

Kailua Onstage Art presents a drive-in production of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare. The production is directed by Miles Phillips and stars Kevin Keaveney and Alison Maldonado.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents Filmed Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

North Coast Repertory Theatre is giving viewers a delightfully reimagined way to experience Charles Dickens’ masterpiece, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The classic holiday tale gets a fresh new adaptation by Zander Michaelson. In an astonishing display of virtuosity, actor James Newcomb assays the entire story from one man's perspective.