Rajiv Joseph News

Round House Theatre Closes 47th Season With The Regional Premiere Of KING JAMES

by A.A. Cristi — May 13, 2025

Round House Theatre closes its 2024-2025 Season with the regional premiere of King James, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph and directed by Rob Ruggiero.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS, ONCE, and More Set For NextStop Theatre 2025/26 Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild — May 2, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER And More Set for Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 1, 2025

Austin Playhouse has announced the 2025-26 Main Stage Season will include an outlandishly fun classic tale of alter egos and mistaken identities; the return of Hercule Poirot in a regional premiere; an Austin premiere of a thought-provoking historical thriller; a Tony Award -winning musical with non

Ali Ewoldt, John Cariani, and More to Star in Barrington Stage Company 2025 Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 25, 2025

Barrington Stage Company has unveield the initial casts for the 2025 Season, which will feature Camelot, a world premiere and more.

Interview: Director Kaylin Saur on GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Loud Fridge Theatre Group

by ErinMarie Reiter — April 18, 2025

Interview with “Gruesome Playground Injuries” director Kaylin Saur on bringing this show to the stage through April 26th at the Tenth Ave Theatre Arts Centre.

Photos: ARCHDUKE At The Wilma Theater

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2025

The Wilma Theater will present the regional premiere of Archduke by award-winning playwright Rajiv Joseph.

Playwrights Foundation Releases THE JUSTICE IS JUST ASLEEP By Ruben Grijalva On-Demand

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2025

Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for new plays and playwrights, will release the on-demand recording of the public reading of The Justice is Just Asleep, a new play by Resident Playwright Ruben Grijalva, commissioned by San Francisco Playhouse, from April 14-20, 2025.

Patrick Ball Will Lead HAMLET at The Mark Taper Forum

by Stephi Wild — April 10, 2025

Center Theatre Group presents the premiere of a new, Hitchcockian noir take on Hamlet by William Shakespeare, from director Robert O'Hara.

KING JAMES City Theatre 50th Anniversary Main Stage Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2025

City Theatre has announced the final show of the 2024/2025 subscription season, King James by Rajiv Joseph and directed by Co-Artistic Director Monteze Freeland.

World Premiere and More Set for Pioneer Theatre Company 2025-26 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company has revealed its 2025-2065 season lineup, which offers a diverse mix of Utah and world premiere musicals, contemporary plays, and the return of a much-requested farce.

Review: KING JAMES at GSP-A Smart Two-Hander for Sports Fans and Many More

by Marina Kennedy — March 24, 2025

Whether you are someone who follows sports or not,'King James' has great personal and social appeal.

Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 12, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season.

THE OUTSIDERS, SPAMALOT, and More Set For Proctors and TheREP's 25-26 Season

by Stephi Wild — March 12, 2025

Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre have announced 2025-26 seasons, featuring a mix of Broadway blockbusters, beloved classics, and bold new works.

How Glenn Davis Shepherded PURPOSE on Its Path to Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — March 16, 2025

Glenn Davis had a huge part to play in the Purpose's journey, not only as a cast member in Chicago and now on Broadway, but as Steppenwolf's co-Artistic Director and the person behind pushing along its development in recent years.

Playwright Charles Smith Awarded $25,000 Kesselring Prize By The National Arts Club

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2025

The National Arts Club has announced its 2024 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting has been awarded to Charles Smith, who was nominated by the Cleveland Playhouse for his play The Price of the Ticket.

ROCKY HORROR SHOW, OEDIPUS with Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Included in Roundabout's New Season

by Nicole Rosky — March 6, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2025-2026 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of DAKAR 2000

by Bruce Glikas — March 4, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales.

Review Roundup: DAKAR 2000 Manhattan Theatre Club World Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2025

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales, begins performances tonight at New York City Center.

Playing on Air Reveals New Leadership

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2025

The Playing on Air Board of Directors has announced Joshua Kahan Brody as Artistic Director and Garlia Cornelia Jones as Associate Artistic Director & Creative Producer.

KING JAMES is Coming to Syracuse Stage in February

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 20, 2025

Syracuse Stage will continue its 2024/2025 season with Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rajiv Joseph’s “King James,” a slam dunk celebration of basketball, friendship and fandom.