Lynn Nottage News

The Tony nominated play by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage expertly humanizes the felonious kitchen staff of a truck stop sandwich shop through humor, storytelling and the power of possibility.

Broadway newcomer Elijah Rhea Johnson will take over the role of Michael Jackson in MJ on Broadway beginning April 4, 2023. Originally from Detroit, MI, Johnson returns to MJ after helping to develop the role of “Middle Michael” throughout the workshop process.

PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed its lineup of mainstage shows for the 2023/2024 season, which includes two regional premieres, a world premiere, and a timeless classic.

Multiple Tony Award winning MJ the Musical will begin performances in the U.K at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from Wednesday 6 March 2024. Tickets go on sale in on Wednesday 24 May 2023.  Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!

 The Center for Fiction, a 200-year-old literary nonprofit that has created an immersive home for readers and writers in downtown Brooklyn, and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, will co-present Story/Teller Arts: An Evening with Taylor Mac.

Arizona Theatre Company's 56th season features a grand slam lineup of productions under the direction of new Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August.

Signature Theatre has announced the one-week extension of its world premiere of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, a ritual, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo.

Rainn Wilson will receive the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor and that Dakin Matthews will receive the John Houseman Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala on April 24, 2023 at Capitale.

Broadway Licensing has acquired “John Proctor Is the Villain” by playwright Kimberly Belflower for live stage performance rights. In conjunction, The Huntington in Boston will include the new play in its 23/24 season.   

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/9/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Portland Center Stage has revealed its 2023-2024 Season. The eight-play lineup kicks off in September with a mix of spectacular, fierce, and engaging plays offering a thrilling balance of beloved classics, iconic music, and vibrant stories that all investigate our current moment. 

Keen Company's Crumbs from the Table of Joy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage just celebrated its opening night. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Ariana DeBose will be presented with the Trailblazer Award, and Lauren Reid will be honored with the Ceiling Breaker Award at WP Theater's 2023 Annual Gala. See details about the event!

Proctors Collaborative took its patrons to the Big Top Monday night as Proctors in Schenectady and Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany announced their 2023-2024 seasons during a circus-themed bash.

The Cherry Lane Theatre, located in New York City's Greenwich Village, has been bought by the film studio A24. A24 is the company behind the film adaptation of The Whale, as well as the critically-acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once. Other A24 films include The Humans, Hereditary, Zola, The Florida Project, Lady Bird, Moonlight, and more.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's top picks include the Patrick Page led King Lear and more!

Lynn Nottage’s 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Sweat continues Northern Stage’s 25th Anniversary Season March 8-26 in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, Vermont.

Broadway In Boston has announced the Lexus 2023-2024 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Bank Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre, an Ambassador Theatre Group venue. 

Park Avenue Armory's Making Space public programming series will present the second program it its 2023 season, Juke Joint, Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st.

Center Repertory Company will present Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning SWEAT, directed by acclaimed actor/director Elizabeth Carter.