Lynn Nottage News

Drama League's New Impact Residency Among First of Its Kind in the U.S.

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2016

The Drama League has just announced The Impact Residency, a new opportunity for ensembles and devised theatre makers that is among the first of its kind in the United States.

Second Stage Uptown Opens Lucy Teitler's ENGAGEMENTS Tonight

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2016

Second Stage Theatre 2016 Uptown Series' production of ENGAGEMENTS officially opens for an extended run tonight, August 4th.

ECLIPSED Playwright, Producers to Be Feted at TCG's 2016 Gala

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2016

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced that its 2016 gala will honor Tony-nominated and OBIE-winning playwright and acclaimed 'The Walking Dead' actress Danai Gurira.

Sarah Ruhl's Mother Kathleen Ruhl to Star in Chicago Premiere of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70th BIRTHDAY

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2016

Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2016-17 Season with the Chicago premiere of Sarah Ruhl's FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70th BIRTHDAY, written for her mother Kathleen, a Chicago actress who played Peter Pan onstage as a teenager.

Carmen M. Herlihy, Brooke Bloom & More Join Roundabout Underground's KINGDOM COME

by Nicole Rosky — August 1, 2016

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced the cast for the first new play of Roundabout Underground's newly expanded 2016-2017 season.

Cast Announced for West Coast Premiere of BARBECUE at Geffen Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2016

Geffen Playhouse has just announced the cast for its West Coast premiere production of Barbecue, written by Obie and Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O'Hara.

Second Stage Uptown Extends Lucy Teitler's ENGAGEMENTS

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2016

Second Stage Theatre 2016 Uptown Series' production of ENGAGEMENTS has been extended by one week and will now play through Saturday, August 20.

Deirdre O'Connell Will Lead MTC's FULFILLMENT CENTER in Summer 2017

by Nicole Rosky — July 25, 2016

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) just announced that Manhattan Theatre Club will produce the world premiere of Fulfillment Center, a new play by Abe Koogler (Kill Floor), directed by Daniel Aukin (Fool For Love at MTC).

Interrobang Theatre Project Presents STILL By Jen Silverman

by Rebecca Russo — July 21, 2016

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to open its 2016-17 Season, exploring "Flesh and Blood," with the Midwest premiere drama STILL by Jen Silverman, directed by Co-Artistic Director Georgette Verdin*, playing September 29 - October 30, 2016 at The Athenaeum Theatre (Studio 2), 2936 N.

STAGE TUBE: Playwright Paula Vogel Gives Writing Advice for DGF's Traveling Masters Program

by Stage Tube — July 21, 2016

Paula Vogel, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of How I Learned To Drive, The Baltimore Waltz, And Baby Makes Seven, and this year's Indecent, led a public workshop at the Minneapolis Playwrights' Center as part of The Dramatists Guild Fund's Traveling Masters Program.

Rupert Goold's RICHARD III, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave, Broadcasts Live Today

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2016

The Almeida will broadcast Artistic Director Rupert Goold's production of RICHARD III, with Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare's most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret, live to cinemas in the UK and around the world today 21 July.

HAMILTON Heads West- Watch the New Chicago Cast in Action!

by Nicole Rosky — July 19, 2016

There is a whole new Hamilton cast to get to know, and BroadwayWorld is here to help.

AUBERGINE Finds Cast, THE PROFANE Taps Director at Playwrights Horizons

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2016

Playwrights Horizons has announced new details for its upcoming 2016/2017 Season.

Lisa Lampanelli's STUFFED with Ann Harada and More Set for WP Theater's 2016-17 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2016

WP Theater (formerly known as Women's Project Theater) has announced its 2016-17 Season at the McGinn/Cazale Theater (2162 Broadway, at 76th Street), the artists for the 2016-2018 WP Lab and the new Domestic Partner residency initiative.

Breaking News: Karen Olivo, Alexander Gemignani & Miguel Cervantes Will Lead HAMILTON in Chicago!

by Nicole Rosky — July 13, 2016

KAREN OLIVO, who electrified audiences with her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Anita in the 2009 Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY, returns to the stage as the brilliant and beautiful Angelica Schuyler in the Chicago production of HAMILTON, it has been announced by producer Jeffrey Seller.

Landing Theatre Company Sets 2016-17 Season

by Tyler Peterson — July 12, 2016

David Rainey, Executive Artistic Director of The Landing Theatre Company (LTC), announces the company's sixth season, and first full season in their new venue downtown: Landing Theatre @ the Docks (formerly home of Catastrophic Theatre and DiverseWorks).