Nick Westrate News

Tennessee William's iconic work crackles to life at site of DC's long abadoned streetcar. See what our critic had to say.

The complete cast has been set for The Streetcar Project at American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), including Screen Actors Guild and Theater World Award-winner Heather Lind.

The attention to detail in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s terrific production of “The Wild Duck” extends to preshow atmospherics, with a distinct chill  not attributable to the cooling autumn temperatures outside.

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” adapted by David Eldridge and directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, in association with Theatre for a New Audience. The production runs at STC’s Klein Theatre in Washington, D.C., from October 18 through November 16. 

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

​​​​​​​Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed a sneak peek at casting for the 25/26 Season with several Broadway talents and local favorites leading the list in its first three shows: Merry Wives, The Wild Duck, and Guys and Dolls.

Emily Burns' adaptation of 'Frankenstein,' brings a new perspective, and perfectly captures the Gothic atmosphere, the struggle between creation and responsibility, and what family means – all the elements that keep bringing us back to this story.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team of Frankenstein, a world-premiere adaptation by writer and director Emily Burns. Learn more and see how to attend!

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the productions that will make up the company’s 2025/26 season—including KIM’S CONVENIENCE, a world premiere and more.

Broadway casting director Alan Filderman has passed away at the age of 70 following a battle with cancer.

Red Bull Theater has announced the complete cast for the next offering of the season: Kit Marlowe by David Grimm, directed by János Szász. This in-person, by invitation only event will premiere Monday January 13th at 3:00pm at Sheen Center Loreto Theatre.

RED BULL THEATER has revealed final additions to the cast of the one-night-only, all-star benefit performance of the award-winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

This production feels contemporary and fresh, with an edgy, f-you, punk rock rebelliousness.  Yet it also feels profoundly truthful to the original grittiness of A Streetcar Named Desire, how it was received when it premiered — its New Orleans funk and grime, its rough, perverse sexiness and sweatiness.

Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

The STREETCAR PROJECT will present Tennessee Williams's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE in Los Angeles for six performances only from October 28 to November 3.

“The Streetcar Project” is bringing its version of Tennessee Williams’s landmark American play, A Streetcar Named Desire, to Los Angeles this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Red Bull Theater has announced details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival, the New York Premiere of God's Spies by Bill Cain, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Performances are now underway for Stalker, which just celebrated its opening night Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Check out photos from opening night here!

Heléne Yorke, Nick Westrate, and Will Brill to star in a private industry reading of the new play God Save the Queer written by Zackary Grady and directed by Evan Cabnet.