Amina Robinson, a Philadelphia director and Temple University professor who made history as the first Black woman to win a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical, has been named Artistic Director of Theatre Horizon in Norristown, PA.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.
PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference, themed 'Democracy in Action,' will feature new works by Roger Q. Mason and more, plus an interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth, across Philadelphia and New York City.
Philadelphia Theatre Company will present a free one-night-only concert reading of LA GUAGUA 47: A PHILADELPHIA MUSICAL, a new work by Alba Martínez, directed by Laurie Woolery, ahead of a planned full production.
Studio Theatre in Washington, DC announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring works by Pulitzer Prize winners Sanaz Toossi, James Ijames, and Bess Wohl, alongside plays by Joshua Harmon and Alice Childress.
We sat down to discuss everything from Philadelphia Theatre Company to the world premiere of Pulitzer-Prize winner James Ijames' new play, Wilderness Generation.
Philadelphia Theatre Company announced its 52nd season, featuring two Philadelphia premieres, Tony Award-winning PURPOSE, and a reimagined GLASS MENAGERIE starring BD Wong.
Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) has released the trailer video for the world premiere of Wilderness Generation, a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright James Ijames.
Philadelphia 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. Check out our top picks in Philadelphia for Spring 2026!
We had the opportunity to interview Will Blum about his background, career, and the upcoming show at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames will present his new play, WILDERNESS GENERATION, at the Philadelphia Theatre Company starting April 15. Directed by Obie Award winner Taibi Magar.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames will be the first featured guest in PlayPenn’s 2026 PlayPenn Presents conversation series. The events will take place at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia and The Drama Book Shop in New York.
Lincoln Center Theater announced that Patrick Lazour, one of the show's writers, will step into the role of ‘Player 2, Dr. Verlaine' of the new musical Night Side Songs at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater.
Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week, running from April 23 - May 3, 2026. This 10-day celebration will feature close to 50 events. Learn more here!
Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC), in partnership with The Terrence McNally Foundation, has announced that applications for the 2026 Terrence McNally Award will open on April 7.
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Taylor Trensch will assume the role of Player 2, Dr. Verlaine in NIGHT SIDE SONGS at the Claire Tow Theater beginning Tuesday, March 3.
What does it mean to adapt Shakepspeare’s Julius Caesar for the 21st century? Well, here in Philadelphia, a local theatre company is answering that question with a captivating new adaption of this Shakespeare classic.
Responding to high demand, the Citywide James Ijames Pass now includes a two-show option, allowing access to major productions at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater and another venue for $90.
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