Robert Penn News

Marc J. Straus to Bring APHASIA to Chain Theatre in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 8, 2026

For three performances only, Studio Theatre in Exile will present poet, playwright, physician, and art collector Marc J.

A GREAT BOOK WITH BARACK OBAMA Podcast to Debut on Audible

by Rachel Stone — September 24, 2026

President Obama hosts a new Audible and Higher Ground podcast featuring conversations with Tom Hanks, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Jill Lepore, Ben Rhodes, Percival Everett, and Lauren Groff about books that shaped his worldview.

Tom Hanks and More to Join A GREAT BOOK WITH BARACK OBAMA on Audible

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 17, 2026

The guest lineup has been revealed for a six-episode podcast hosted by President Obama, featuring conversations with Tom Hanks, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and more about books that shaped worldview and society.

APHASIA to Bring Marc J. Straus's Play in Verse to Chain Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2026

Studio Theatre in Exile will present Marc J.

A GREAT BOOK WITH BARACK OBAMA Podcast to Launch from Audible, Higher Ground

by Rachel Stone — August 10, 2026

Barack Obama will host a six-episode Audible podcast examining books that shaped his life, produced with Higher Ground as part of the companies' ongoing content partnership.

Interview: Playwright John Biguenet and MAKE BELIEVE at NJ Rep

by Marina Kennedy — January 31, 2025

John Biguenet's play, MAKE BELIEVE will open the 28th season at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch.

MELVILLE'S BILLY BUDD AT 100 Announced At The Grolier Club NYC

by A.A. Cristi — July 16, 2024

Explore the centennial celebration of Herman Melville's BILLY BUDD at The Grolier Club in NYC, featuring rare editions, manuscripts, and artifacts from the American literary classic.

Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Director

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2024

Playwright Jonathan Norton steps into the role of Interim Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center, bringing his unique vision and experience to the renowned institution.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Names New Associate Artistic Director

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Rick Dildine has named Madeleine Lambert to the post of Associate Artistic Director.

Dallas Theater Center To Host Annual RENAISSANCE CENTERSTAGE Gala

by A.A. Cristi — May 5, 2023

Dallas Theater Center's annual fundraising gala, Renaissance Centerstage, will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks, March 31

by A.A. Cristi — March 15, 2023

In the published version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning August: Osage County, playwright Tracy Letts prefaced the play with a lengthy passage from Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men.

Dallas Theater Center To Host Annual Centerstage Gala This May

by A.A. Cristi — March 15, 2023

Tickets are now available for Dallas Theater Center's annual fundraising Gala, Renaissance Centerstage, to take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

DTC Executive Director Kevin Moriarty Reflects On The Life Of Former DTC Artistic Director Adrian Hall

by Stephi Wild — February 8, 2023

In light of the death of former Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director, Adrian Hall, Executive Director, Kevin Moriarty offers words of perspective, comfort and hope.

Dallas Theater Center Names Kevin Moriarty Executive Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 11, 2022

Kevin Moriarty, who has served as Dallas Theater Center's Enloe/Rose Artistic Director for 15 years, has been named Executive Director, following the recent announcement of the retirement of DTC managing director Jeffrey Woodward, who has served in that position for eight years.

TCU Horned Frogs Invade Dallas Theater Center in THE SUPREME LEADER

by Lorens Portalatin — November 21, 2021

Dallas Theater Center's (DTC) newest production, The Supreme Leader, celebrates its Texas Christian University (TCU) cast with a special night! The show stars TCU alumni Oscar Seung and Garrett Weir, with fellow graduate Ashlie Whitworth as an understudy.