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Playwright Aleshea Harris Wins the 2023 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024


Explore the latest news from the National Arts Club regarding the Kesselring Prize. Stay updated on the details of the award and its significance in the world of Broadway.

West Coast Premiere of 'A' TRAIN Comes to Rubicon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


Rubicon Theatre will continue the company’s 25th Anniversary Season with the West Coast Premiere run of “A” TRAIN, an award-winning play-with-music about a mother’s journey on the autism train.

Neal Medlyn's HOLY SATURDAY to be Presented at The Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


The Kitchen will present HOLY SATURDAY, a day-long multi-event performance liturgy created by Neal Medlyn in collaboration with Gillian Walsh and others. Learn more about Holy Saturday here.

Up on the Marquee: STEREOPHONIC
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2024


Crank up the volume- Stereophonic by David Adjmi, is getting ready to open on Broadway, following its hit world premiere engagement at Playwrights Horizons. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee!

Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ishmael Houston-Jones Will Receive the 2024 American Dance Festival Distinguished Teaching Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


Renowned educator, performer, and choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones will receive the 2024 Balasaraswati/Joy Anne Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching and its $5,000 honorarium at the American Dance Festival (ADF) on Sunday, June 30 in Durham, NC.

Photos: First Look at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's QUEEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024


Two women dream of shattering academia’s glass ceiling and saving the bees in Queen, presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Written by San Jose-born playwright and filmmaker Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy, Amazon/Blumhouse’s Evil Eye, HBO’s “The Nevers”), this topical and engaging work follows Sanam and Ariel, Ph. D. candidates from India and the U.S., as they research the collapse of bee colonies worldwide.

World Premiere of REDEMPTION STORY to be Presented at A.R.T./New York Theatres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024


The Associates Theater Ensemble will present the World Premiere of Peregrine Teng Heard’s Redemption Story directed by Sarah Blush. Learn more about this world premiere and see how to purchase tickets.

John-Andrew Morrison, Malachi McCaskill & More to Star in A STRANGE LOOP West Coast Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


The cast and creative team has been set for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning acclaimed musical, A Strange Loop, making its West Coast premiere. Learn where and when you can see the show!

DEADLY STAGES Off-Broadway Launches 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


Now playing at Theatre Row through March 16, Off-Broadway's DEADLY STAGES is launching their 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back' promise. Learn more about the initiative!

The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Awards $200,000 to Two Plays
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024


The Trustees of The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation, Inc. have announced that JONAH by Rachel Bonds and THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT by Don Nguyen are recipients of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Award. 

Cast Set for Abe Koogler's STAFF MEAL at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024


Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast of Staff Meal. See who is starring and the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of QUEEN at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2024


Get a behind the scenes look at Madhuri Shekar's QUEEN with director Miriam A. Laube and actors Deven Kolluri, Uma Paranjpe, and Kjerstine Rose Anderson in an all-new video.

Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Will Receive Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024


An original cast album will be released for Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger this month. The album will be released in streaming and digital formats from Yellow Sound Label on Friday, March 29.

The Drilling Company to Present World Premiere of HERSELF by Tim McGillicuddy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


The Drilling Company's 25 year anniversary production will be the world premiere of 'Herself' by Tim McGillicuddy. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creative Team Set for AN AMERICAN SOLDIER at Perelman Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete and creative team for An American Soldier at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.

Cast Set for Majkin Holmquist's STARGAZERS World Premiere at Page 73
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


Page 73 has revealed the cast and creative team of its upcoming world premiere production of 2024 Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence at Page 73 Majkin Holmquist's Stargazers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

ILLINOISE, TEETH & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for March
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2024


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month.

Where Broadway's Newest Shows Got Their Start
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2024


Check out where this spring's Broadway shows had their out-of-town tryouts at theatres all over the country.

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