Ryan Dobrin News

​New York Theatre Barn will launch the 19th season of its award-winning New Works Series, with excerpts from the original musicals 90 Seconds and The Only Way Out, and a conversation with the writers.

The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.

Parvesh Cheena, Nehal Joshi, and George Abud will feature in the new musical presentations of 90 SECONDS and THE ONLY WAY OUT, showcasing their talents in these compelling narratives.

The Movement Theatre Company has commissioned two new theatrical works set to be developed in 2026. These commissions aim to expand the company's repertoire and support innovative playwrights.

The Movement Theatre Company has announced two new commissions, including a collaboration with The Black List, aiming to foster innovative theatrical works.

The Movement Theatre Company has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, an nvestment that will empower Producing Artistic Leaders to strengthen and expand their leadership.

The Movement Theatre Company is launching #holiDONATE, an end of the year fundraising appeal. The Movement’s Board of Directors is presenting a matching grant up to $30,000 in honor of The Movement's 18 years.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which was held at The Space at Irondale. This annual flagship event featured stars rehearsing and performing new plays in 24 hours. See photos!

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which will be held at The Space at Irondale.

Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! It is October 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Noah Galvin leads the industry reading of Senate Twink, a new play exploring queerness and ambition in Washington politics. Join us at The Public Studios!

Ralph Macchio, Jen Tullock and more will join the 25th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Gala. Since 1995, The 24 Hour Plays have brought together extraordinary artists to write, rehearse and perform new plays and musicals in 24 hours.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sparkler, a new play by Erik Champney (Dead Brains), will receive an industry reading, directed by Ryan Dobrin (The Last Five Years). Learn more about the upcoming reading here!

Atlantic Theater Company will present Multiracial MixFest, a series of free readings co-curated by theater artists cara hinh and Taylor Reynolds. Learn more here!

Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk nominee Kyle Beltran and Lortel nominee Adam Chanler-Berat will star in a site-specific play, Slanted Floors, created by Billy McEntee. Learn more!

Necessary Labor will present A Statement Concerning the Dialogue Surrounding the Open Letter to the Theatre Community Regarding the Current Situation, a new play that combines theater and political education. Learn more!

Hosted by The Voice of the Mets Colin Cosell, The 24 Hour Musicals were just held yesterday, June 16, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre. This intensive theatrical endeavor lets artists write, rehearse and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours. Check out photos from inside the big night!  

Fault Line Theatre has revealed the cast for a developmental reading of Mr. Leather, 1976, part of the 2025 Irons in the Fire new play development series. Learn more!

The Drama League announced the 2025 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, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!