New Group News

John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN Extended at Playwrights Horizons

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2023

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater have revealed a one-week extension of the world premiere of John J.

Maggie Siff, Pico Alexander & More to Star in ORPHEUS DESCENDING at TFANA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 12, 2023

Theatre for a New Audience will present Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending, July 9–August 6 at Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

Michael Arden & Tinashe Kajese-Bolden to Direct THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere at The Alliance Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 6, 2023

The Alliance Theatre has announced the stage directors for its 55th season.

Texas Eclipse Announces Tickets On Sale & Global Collaborators

by Michael Major — June 6, 2023

Taking place on April 5th-9th at Reveille Peak Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, a short drive from San Antonio and neighboring Austin, this cosmic event will feature the awe-inspiring spectacle of a total solar eclipse, with over 4 minutes and 20 seconds of totality.

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2050 Fellows, New Company-in-Residence and Artistic Department Expansion

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 5, 2023

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the artists selected for the 2023/24 Season 2050 Artistic Fellowship.

Marchánt Davis, Gizel Jimenez & More to be Featured in The New Group's FREEFEST

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 1, 2023

The New Group will present the debut of FreeFest, a weeklong festival of FREE play readings and panel discussions, featuring new works that embrace radical expression.

The Leah Ryan Fund Announces Winner Of “The Leah”: GLORIA MAJULE'S CULTURE SHOCK

by A.A. Cristi — May 24, 2023

The Leah Ryan Fund has announced the winner of the 2023 Leah Prize, Gloria Majule's Culture Shock.

The Assembly Theater to Premiere New Musical IN CORPO This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 23, 2023

The Assembly Theater (HOME/SICK) in association with Dutch Kills Theater (The Antelope Party) will present the World Premiere of IN CORPO, a new musical by Ben Beckley and Nate Weida with music by Nate Weida.

59E59 Theaters to Present PREJUDICE AND PRIDE, Primary Stages' DIG, and More in Summer 2023 Season

by Blair Ingenthron — May 23, 2023

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) has announced their Summer 2023 Season.

Will Roland, Veanne Cox, and More Join Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade in Goodspeed's SUMMER STOCK

by Blair Ingenthron — May 23, 2023

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for the world premiere musical comedy Summer Stock, the second production of its 60th anniversary season.

BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS Celebrates Haitian Flag Day With Special Event This Week

by Stephi Wild — May 17, 2023

Bernarda's Daughters celebrates Haitian Flag Day with a post-show panel and reception following the 7:30pm performance on Thursday, May 18, when The New Group and National Black Theatre host “Tout Moun Se Moun,” a panel featuring Haitian-American artists and cultural workers in discussio

Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 15, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season.

Review: ULSTER AMERICAN at The Arch, Holden Street Theatres

by Barry Lenny — May 12, 2023

A standing ovation, and a demand for a second curtain call.

Photos: First Look At The World Premiere of BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS FromThe New Group and National Black Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2023

The New Group and National Black Theatre have released production photos of the world premiere of Bernarda's Daughters, by Diane Exavier, directed by Dominique Rider, featuring Pascale Armand, Alana Raquel Bowers, Kristin Dodson, Malika Samuel, Taji Senior and Tamara Tunie.