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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Steinberg/ACTA Award For PURPOSE

by Stephi Wild — May 5, 2025

Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play Purpose.

Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2025

The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.

Review: HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL at Garden Theatre

by Paul Batterson — May 13, 2024

HAIR is not your typical linear, point A to point B musical.

Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2024

Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.

Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg–ATCA New Play Award

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2024

Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

Beloved Masterpiece A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes To The T2 Stage This December

by A.A. Cristi — November 22, 2022

TheatreSquared's A Christmas Carol—a beloved Northwest Arkansas tradition that debuted with the company's new building in 2019—will return to the stage December 1 and continue performances through Christmas Eve.

Makasha Copeland Wins 2022 M. Elizabeth Osborn Award for EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 11, 2022

Makasha Copeland has won the American Theatre Critics Association’s (ATCA) 2022 M.

Chiara Atik Wins 2022 Steinberg/ATCA Award for POOR CLARE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 11, 2022

Playwright Chiara Atik has won the 2022 Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for their play “Poor Clare.

Finalists Named for Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 2, 2022

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected five finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing playwrights of the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2021.

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Relaunches; Read the Reviews!

by Stephi Wild — December 22, 2021

The third year of the record-breaking North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen relaunched on December 7, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

J. Nicole Brooks Wins 2021 Steinberg-ATCA Award For HER HONOR, JANE BYRNE

by A.A. Cristi — July 21, 2021

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Douglas Williams Wins ATCA's Osborn New Play Award For SHIP

by A.A. Cristi — July 21, 2021

Douglas Williams has won the American Theatre Critics Association's 2021 M.

BWW Review: The Freeland Center returns to Cherry Tree Lane with MARY POPPINS

by Adrienne Proctor — June 29, 2021

Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical is presented by The Freeland Center in the most delightful way! This nostalgic walk in the park features iconic musical numbers in the most classic of Disney productions.

ATCA Names Finalists for 2021 Steinberg/ATCA Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2021

The American Theatre Critics Association has selected five finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2020.

Steinberg/ATCA and Osborn Awards Presented May 13

by Stephi Wild — May 14, 2020

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60 Movies to Stream Picked by BWW's Editors

by Alan Henry — April 15, 2020

We asked our staff and critics around the country what their favorite films are - if you're in need of something to watch, check out some of their suggestions below!

BroadwayWorld Editors On Their Favorite Shows Of The Season

by Alan Henry — April 13, 2020

Though theatre seasons around the country were cut short, we wanted to celebrate the theatre that our critics did get to see before things shut down.

Steinberg Playwriting Award Has Named its Six Finalists

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2020

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected six finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association 2020 New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2019.

Photo Flash: First Look At MAMMA MIA! at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2019

After a sold out run of The Sleepy Hollow Experience last fall, Brian Clowdus is back to produce the first Broadway musical at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre in over 25 years.

Lauren Yee Wins Steinberg-ATCA Award For CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

by Stephi Wild — April 7, 2019

"Cambodian Rock Band" by Lauren Yee has been named the winner of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2018.