Rory Pelsue News

The Drama League has revealed the twenty-five stage directors receiving the 2026 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and exchange opportunities collectively known as The Directors Project.

Razom for Ukraine will present the first-ever UKRAINIAN DRAMA SHOWCASE at Flamboyan Theater in Manhattan, featuring six Ukrainian plays in English translation through staged readings, with over 30 artists participating.

New York's  Heartbeat Opera has announced an extension of the run of MANON!, a musical theater revamp of the iconic story of love, glamour, and reinvention. Learn more here!

MANON! (ten performances January 27, 28, 29, 31, February 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8) follows Manon as she is rescued from her fate in a convent and finds herself pulled between two suitors: Power and True Love. Opera's original 'it-girl,' she deftly invents and reinvents herself throughout the work, transforming her circumstances even when the stakes turn deadly. 

This Halloween, audiences are invited into the world of spells, scandal, and survival of Burn Book, a new play by JJ McGlone, directed by Obie Award-winner Rory Pelsue.

The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, a world premiere musical with book by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, music and lyrics by Michael Breslin with additional music and lyrics by Patrick Foley, is now in previews. See photos from the opening night celebration here! 

The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, a world premiere musical with book by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, music and lyrics by Michael Breslin is now playing Off-Broadway. See what the critics are saying...

Check out exclusive video from the world premiere of The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse. Watch as star Keri René Fuller performs 'Crying At Walmart' here.

The New Group has announced a slate of talkbacks and accessibility initiatives around The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse. The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse arrives as part of The New Group’s 30th Anniversary / 2024 – 2025 Season.

The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, a world premiere musical with book by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, music and lyrics by Michael Breslin with additional music and lyrics by Patrick Foley, is now in previews. See photos here! 

The New Group has revealed the complete cast for The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, with book by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, music and lyrics by Michael Breslin. Learn more!

The Show on the Roof is set to join the 24th-25th season at London's King's Head Theatre. This UK premiere has book by Tom Ford and music and lyrics by Alex Syiek will be directed by Rory Pelsue. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The New Group has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season, celebrating the company’s 30th Anniversary. The season will star Marisa Tomei, Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater and more. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

The New Group has announced the lineup for the second annual FreeFest, a weeklong festival of FREE readings, featuring new works that embrace radical expression.

Compagnia de' Colombari is celebrating 20 years of generating spectacle, disrupting and reconstructing texts and spaces under the direction of Karin Coonrod with a robust Anniversary Season throughout 2024.

Maia Novi’s outrageously true dark comedy Invasive Species will invade the stage for an Off-Broadway limited engagement at The Vineyard’s Dimson Theater. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the full roster of artists for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

Discover the individuals who will be shaping the future of Roundabout Theatre Company. Get to know these emerging artists and learn about Roundabout's prestigious program that nurtures and supports their artistic growth.

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the artists selected for the 2023/24 Season 2050 Artistic Fellowship.