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Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & More to Reunite for VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


Bartlett Sher will direct a staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, featuring original cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Judy Kuhn, Kerstin Anderson, Perry Sherman & More to Star in UNKNOWN SOLDIER D.C. Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024


The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Behind The Scenes of The Sets of DREAMGIRLS at McCarter Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 20, 2024


Go behind the scenes of the sets of McCarter Theatre Center - which is presenting the Tony Award-winning, Motown-infused musical, Dreamgirls, in co-production with Goodspeed Musicals. Watch the all-new video.

Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Dreamgirls Costume Shop For McCarter Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024


McCarter Theatre Center is presenting the Tony Award-winning, Motown-infused musical, Dreamgirls, in co-production with Goodspeed Musicals. In an all-new video, go behind the scenes of the costumes for the production.

Ebony Repertory Theatre to Present Pulitzer Prize Finalist Zora Howard's STEW Beginning in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024


Ebony Repertory Theatre will present 2021 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Zora Howard's STEW as its first production of 2024. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Yamandu Costa Comes to NJPAC in June
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024


In association with McCarter Theatre Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a unique showcasing of the internationally acclaimed artist: Brazilian guitarist Yamandu Costa at NJPAC on June 8 at 8 pm.

Playwrights' Center Welcomes Nicole A. Watson as Producing Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


Playwrights’ Center has announced that renowned director, educator, and arts leader Nicole A. Watson has agreed to join the Center as Producing Artistic Director.

Cast Set For THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW at BEDLAM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024


New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.

Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at DREAMGIRLS at McCarter Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


Get a first look at footage of Dreamgirls at McCarter Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Gabrielle Beckford to Present NEW BEGINNINGS at Chelsea Table + Stage in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023


Chelsea Table + Stage will present the debut of Gabrielle Beckford, who introduced the role of Rapunzel in the original Broadway cast of Once Upon a One More Time, on Monday, February 5 at 7:00 PM.

Center Theatre Group to Present 2024 L.A. Writers' Workshop Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


Los Angeles audiences will have the opportunity to experience six brand new plays—thanks to Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival which will take place January 26 to 28, 2024 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. 

The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2023


The Blue Note Quintet—a collective comprised of Blue Note recording artists pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and drummer Kendrick Scott, as well as bassist Matt Brewer—will embark on an extensive North American tour next month in celebration of Blue Note’s 85th Anniversary.

Mile Square Theatre to Offer Discounted Tickets to THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023


Find out more about how to get discounted tickets to 'THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM' at Mile Square Theatre here!

Gabby Beans, Samuel Henry Levine & More to Star in JONAH at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Jonah by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance Seeks Submissions For Healing Voices Program
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023


New Jersey professional and family caregivers are invited to submit all forms of creative writing, including  prose, poetry, and theatrical pieces that reflect the theme of caregiving or the personal healing experience.

John Lloyd Young Brings a Holiday Performance to Oscar's Palm Springs
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


A Holiday Evening with Tony and Grammy Award-winner John Lloyd Young has been set for Oscar’s Palm Springs on Tuesday, December 5, at 7pm.

George Street Playhouse Presents HAVING OUR SAY - Previews Begin November 28
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2023


George Street Playhouse presents Having Our Say, the Tony Award-nominated play by Emily Mann (A Streetcar Named Desire, Anna and the Tropics). Having Our Say is adapted from the book by Sarah (Sadie) L. Delany & A. Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany with Amy Hill Hearth and is directed by Laiona Michelle (Her Portmanteau).

The National Theatre Conference Reveals 2023 Award Recepients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023


The National Theatre Conference announces its 2023 award recipients, including Jacob G. Padrón as Person of the Year, Deaf West Theatre for Outstanding Theater, a.k. payne for Stavis Playwriting, Isabel Pask for The Paul Green, and Joshua Castille for Emerging Professional.

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