Richard Wright News

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, December 4 with Michael James Scott, Isaac Mizrahi and More!

by Nicole Rosky — December 4, 2020

Today (December 4) in live streaming: Michael James Scott visits Backstage Live, Isaac Mizrahi in concert, and so much more!

Pianist Sarah Cahill's Fall Virtual Concerts Include THE FUTURE IS FEMALE

by A.A. Cristi — October 21, 2020

 Sarah Cahill, described as “a sterling pianist and an intrepid illuminator of the classical avant-garde” by The New York Times, announces performance highlights between November 15 and December 19, 2020, including concerts presented by the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival in England,

PINK FLOYD'S DELICATE SOUND OF THUNDER Coming to Digital December 1st

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 16, 2020

The Grammy-nominated 1988 concert, restored, re-edited and remixed from the original film reels and master tapes.

Pink Floyd's 'Delicate Sound of Thunder' Restored & Remixed Released Nov. 20

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 24, 2020

Warner Music [Sony Music outside Europe] today announced the upcoming release of Pink Floyd’s ‘Delicate Sound Of Thunder’ on Blu-ray, DVD, 2-CD, 3-disc vinyl and deluxe 4-disc edition with bonus tracks, on November 20, 2020.

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Presents BANNED TOGETHER 2020

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2020

The Dramatists Guild Legal Defense Fund is partnering with The Dramatists Guild Political Engagement Initiative to present Banned Together 2020.

WP THEATER Announces 15 Artists for 2020-22 WP LAB

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2020

WP THEATER has announced the 15 artists selected for the 2020-2022 WP Lab.

MYTH OF A COLORBLIND FRANCE Opens September 25 on Virtual Cinema

by Sarah Jae Leiber — August 28, 2020

First Run Features is proud to present the release of Myth of a Colorblind France on Virtual Cinema, opening nationwide on September 25, 2020.

BWW Interview: Dayenne CB Walters of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT at WaltersWest Project

by Andrew Child — June 24, 2020

a?oeThis project wouldn't neatly fit into any of the niches I'm really familiar with in Boston theatre.

Breaking News: Drama League Announces 2020 Nominations

by Robert Diamond — April 30, 2020

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The Drama League has announced the 2020 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much- coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Wynn Handman, Producer and Acting Teacher, Has Passed Away at 97

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 14, 2020

Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia.

BWW Review: PIPELINE at Portland Playhouse

by Krista Garver — March 4, 2020

American Blues Theater Announces 2020/2021 Season Including FENCES, World Premieres and More

by A.A. Cristi — March 2, 2020

American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the lineup for its 2020-2021 Season, a?oeBreaking Boundariesa??.

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for BRAHMS: THE BOY II

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 11, 2020

STXfilms has released the new trailer for BRAHMS: THE BOY II.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BRAHMS: THE BOY II

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 8, 2020

Unaware of the terrifying history of Heelshire Mansion, a young family moves into a guest house on the estate where their young son soon makes an unsettling new friend, an eerilylife-like doll he calls Brahms.

BWW Review: Nashville Rep's PIPELINE Issues Powerfully Eloquent Challenge to Audiences

by Jeffrey Ellis — October 22, 2019

Dominique Morisseau's Pipeline, which continues Nashville Repertory Theatre's 35th season, is an emotionally driven work of contemporary eloquence and power, a play which audiences should experience in hopes of opening their eyes to the institutional prejudice and bias that exists in this country a?

BWW Review: Eloquent, Timely PIPELINE at Penumbra Theatre

by Karen Bovard — October 8, 2019

Playwright Dominique Morisseau is a gifted rising voice in the theater, recognized with a 2018 Macarthur 'Genius' Grant.

BWW Review: PIPELINE at Mile Square Theatre

by Adam Cohen — September 14, 2019

About Face Theatre Announces New Artistic Associates

by Julie Musbach — August 21, 2019

About Face Theatre announces the addition of five new artists to the company's roster of Artistic Associates.

Nikki Massoud, Joshua David Robinson And Sam Tsoutsouvas To Star In The Acting Company's Reading Of LETTERS FROM PRISON

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2019

The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) today announced casting for the final reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Letters from Prison, a curated evening from adapter Dakin Matthews (

First Floor Theater Announces Its Eighth Season

by Julie Musbach — July 16, 2019

First Floor Theater announces their eighth season, featuring one world premiere and two Chicago premieres.