Sam Shepard News

Photo Flash: Rehearsals Begin For THE CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS At Signature Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 3, 2019

Signature Theatre presents The Curse of the Starving Class by Sam Shepard and directed by Tony Award nominee Terry Kinney.

Boston Court Pasadena Announces Selections for the 15th Annual New Play Reading Festival

by Julie Musbach — April 1, 2019

Boston Court Pasadena announced the full details of its 15th annual New Play Reading Festival, April 13-14, 2019.

New York Butoh Institute and the Vangeline Theater present ERASURE this May

by Rebecca Russo — March 30, 2019

Vangeline Theater and the New York Butoh Institute present ??re??? (Erasure), running May 16-19, 2019 at Theater for the New City's Johnson Theater, with performances Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm.

Signature Adds Sarah Ruhl, Anna Deavere Smith and More to Residency Program

by Julie Musbach — March 28, 2019

Four award-winning playwrights and one acclaimed theatre collective will join the residency programs at Signature Theatre, the company announced today.

Tribeca Talks to Feature Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Guillermo Del Toro

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 19, 2019

The Tribeca Talks program will return to entertain and inspire audiences at the 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, taking place April 24 - May 5.

Wake Up With BWW 3/18: Shoshana Bean Begins Performances in WAITRESS, Second Stage's DOGFIGHT, and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 18, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Another Monday means another week full of Broadway news! Catch up on the latest below!

TRUE WEST Plays its Final Performance Today, March 17

by Stephi Wild — March 17, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald, plays its final performance tonight, March 17, at the American Airlines Theatre.

BWW Review: FOOL FOR LOVE Intoxicates at The Classics Theatre Project

by Zac Thriffiley — March 16, 2019

Van Quattro skillfully directs a powerhouse ensemble in the tight confines of the Margo Jones Theatre, moving actors in natural yet dynamic ways that create Sam Shepard's signature sense of suspense and claustrophobia.

Signature Announces Cast and Creative for CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS

by Julie Musbach — March 14, 2019

The cast and creative team have been announced for the Signature Theatre production of Curse of the Starving Class by Sam Shepard and directed by Tony Award nominee Terry Kinney.

Shepard's Classic, Combustible TRUE WEST Closes Gamm Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 13, 2019

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) closes Season 34 with True West by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard.

Ethan Hawke to Executive Produce and Star in GOOD LORD BIRD for Showtime

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 11, 2019

 SHOWTIME has ordered the eight-part limited series GOOD LORD BIRD from Blumhouse Television, based on the National Book Award-winning novel The Good Lord Bird by bestselling author James McBride.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Classics Theatre Project's FOOL FOR LOVE

by Stephi Wild — March 9, 2019

The Classics Theatre Project presents its first production of the 2019 season, Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love.

The New Group Honors Edie Falco And Serge Nivelle At Annual Gala

by A.A. Cristi — March 4, 2019

Off-Broadway's The New Group will honor Edie Falco and Serge Nivelle at the company's Annual Gala on Monday, March 11 at Tribeca Rooftop (2 Desbrosses Street between Hudson & Greenwich).

Alec Baldwin and Anne Heche Will Reunite for TWENTIETH CENTURY Benefit Reading

by Nicole Rosky — March 4, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company will welcome back Emmy, Golden Globe & SAG Award winner and Oscar & Tony Award nominee Alec Baldwin, and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Anne Heche in a one-night-only reunion benefit reading of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's comedy Twentieth Century, reuniting

BWW Review: THE HUMANS at Geva Theatre

by Colin Fleming-Stumpf — February 26, 2019

World Premiere Of Mfoniso Udofia's IN OLD AGE Announced At Magic Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — February 26, 2019

Magic Theatre (Loretta Greco, Artistic Director and Cierra Cass, Interim Managing Director) announced today the complete cast of Mfoniso Udofia's World Premiere In Old Age, the Company's first production of 2019.

Christie Evangelisto And Bennett Leak Join Artistic Staff At Second Stage Theater

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2019

Currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) will welcome two new Associate Artistic Directors to the staff.

Bid Now on 2 Tickets to TRUE WEST on Broadway, Plus a Drink with Director, James Macdonald

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2019

Bid to win the chance for you and your guest to enjoy a post-show beverage with director, James Macdonald, after watching opposites attack in Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, True West!

BWW Review: TRUE WEST at OSU Department Of Theatre

by Dara Homer — February 23, 2019

True West tells the story of two brothers whose initially opposing and intermittently intersecting behaviors, ambitions, and anxieties are revealed while house-sitting in Southern California.

Jean-Claude van Itallie's THE FAT LADY SINGS Will Have World Premiere at La Mama, Starring Lauren Flanigan and Tony Torn

by Stephi Wild — February 21, 2019

La MaMa presents the premiere of legendary playwright Jean-Claude van Itallie's The Fat Lady Sings at La MaMa's Downstairs Theater (66 East 4th Street).