Rajiv Joseph News

Interview: Isaac Gómez of THE NIGHTSHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Alley Theatre

by Brett Cullum — December 1, 2024

There are so many people in the world who have to work on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or other holidays.

Video: KING JAMES at Hampstead Theatre Trailer

by Blair Ingenthron — November 30, 2024

Watch the trailer for King James by Rajiv Joseph, running now at Hampstead Theatre in the video here! Directed by Alice Hamilton, the production stars Ényì Okoronkwo and Sam Mitchell.

Review Roundup: KING JAMES at Hampstead Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 25, 2024

See what the critics are saying about King James at Hampstead Theatre.

Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company

by Stephi Wild — November 22, 2024

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company.

Review: KING JAMES, Hampstead Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — November 22, 2024

We all know that sport is easily the most straightforward gateway for male friendships.

Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD

by A.A. Cristi — November 20, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World.

Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 20, 2024

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award.

Second Stage's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL To Return This Winter

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the lineup for its 2nd NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL, consisting of four distinct programs dedicated to supporting early career playwrights.

IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings.

Dramatists Guild Foundation Reveals 2024-2025 Fellows Class

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 30, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the 2024-2025 class of Fellows.

Review: GUARDS AT THE TAJ, Orange Tree Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — October 31, 2024

Who owns beauty? How far would you go to obey orders? What is the ultimate price of friendship? Rajiv Joseph's thought-provoking and blackly comic play, Guards at the Taj, explores power, obediance, human curiosity and allegiance, beautifully directed by 2024’s recipient of the JMK Award, Adam

Review: Art House Productions’ GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Bleeds Beauty

by Chloe Yang — October 27, 2024

Art House Productions' gripping staging of 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' explores love, pain, and healing through 30 years of friendship.

Guest Blog: JMK Award Winner Adam Karim on GUARDS AT THE TAJ

by Guest Author — October 25, 2024

'F**k the King.

Interview: Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre

by Armando Urdiales — October 21, 2024

Read our interview with Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre.

Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists

by Stephi Wild — October 18, 2024

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.

Photos: Rajiv Joseph and More Turn Out for KING JAMES At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2024

Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Describe the Night, Archduke) visited TheatreWorks Silicon Valley for the opening night of his play King James, performing through November 3 at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Review: KING JAMES at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

by Steve Murray — October 14, 2024

Coach John Wooden said “Sports don’t build character, they reveal it” and this applies to fans as well, evidenced wonderfully in TheatreWorks 54th season opener King James, award-winning Rajiv Joseph’s two-hander perspective on fandom and its effect on the relationship between two bros.