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World Premiere of AN ORDINARY MUSLIM Extends at New York Theatre Workshop
by Julie Musbach - Feb 22, 2018


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) (Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director Jeremy Blocker) is proud to announce a two-week extension for the World Premiere of AN ORDINARY MUSLIM, by NYTW Usual Suspect and 2017-18 Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence Hammaad Chaudry (Salaam, Mr. Bush), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Obie Award winner Jo Bonney (The Body of An American). Previews for AN ORDINARY MUSLIM began on February 7, 2018 with an opening night set for February 26, 2018 at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003), now playing through March 25, 2018.

DRY POWDER Launches Today at Hampstead Theatre,CAROLINE, OR CHANGE to Follow
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018


Hampstead Theatre announces the first two productions for 2018.The UK premiere of Sarah Burgess' breathtakingly witty Dry Powder will be directed by Anna Ledwich and begins performances today.

VIDEO: BWW Exclusive First Look - Tony Winner Steve Kazee Guests on NBC's BLINDSPOT
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2018


Tony Award winner Steve Kazee returns for a guest spot on NBC's BLINDSPOT, this Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Below, BWW brings you an exclusive first look at the appearance!

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Dates For Final Two Productions Of 2017/18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2018


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) (Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director Jeremy Blocker) announced today the dates for the final two productions of the 2017/18 season, LIGHT SHINING IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE and THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND.

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule for 1/1-1/28
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 3, 2018


Check out what is coming up this month on NBC!

Kef Theatrical to Feature American Political Landscape in 'Bluestone Project' Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


kef theatrical productions has announced THE BLUESTONE PROJECT a new play reading series created and curated by Ben Bartolone from December of 2017 to May of 2018 at various locations throughout New York City.

Cast, Creative Team Complete for AN ORDINARY MUSLIM at New York Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017


New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of AN ORDINARY MUSLIM, by NYTW Usual Suspect and 2017-18 Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence Hammaad Chaudry (Salaam, Mr. Bush), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Obie Award winner Jo Bonney (The Body of An American).

Kef Theatrical to Feature American Political Landscape in 'Bluestone Project' Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2017


kef theatrical productions has announced THE BLUESTONE PROJECT a new play reading series created and curated by Ben Bartolone from December of 2017 to May of 2018 at various locations throughout New York City.

DRY POWDER and CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Headed to Hampstead Theatre in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017


Hampstead Theatre announces the first two productions for 2018.

People's Light Announces Second Round of the New Play Frontiers Residency & Commission Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2017


People's Light is proud to announce Sanjit De Silva, James Ijames, Deepa Purohit, and Laura Schellhardt as the participating playwrights in the second round of the company's groundbreaking New Play Frontiers Residency & Commission program. The playwrights officially begin the program on July 9, 2017, in conjunction with the final performance of Project Dawn by Karen Hartman, the first New Play Frontiers play to premiere at People's Light. This second round of residencies and commissions, along with the production of Project Dawn, are made possible in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Noor Theatre's 48 HOUR FORUM to Spotlight Middle Eastern Voices
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2017


Noor Theatre is New York's only theatre representing voices of the Middle Eastern diaspora. Noor is often asked to respond to the barrage of news related to the Middle East and beyond. Often, when news breaks, it can take several years before we see something on stage about it.

Photo Flash: Josh Radnor Hosts SPACE on Ryder Farm's 2016 'Farm in the City' Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2016


SPACE on Ryder Farm, a non-profit artist residency program located an hour north of New York City, hosted their first annual Farm in the City gala on October 24, 2016. The event featured a farm-to-table dinner, performances from six seasons of SPACE-developed work, and a live auction. BroadwayWorld has photos from the starry event below!

Review Roundup: The Public Theater's TROILUS and CRESSIDA
by Ashlee Latimer - Aug 10, 2016


Directed by Daniel Sullivan, Troilus and Cressida had its official opening on August 9, 2016. This is the second of three productions in the 2016 Shakespeare in the Park season, which is produced by The Public Theater.

Photo Coverage: TROILUS AND CRESSIDA Celebrates Opening Night in the Park!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 10, 2016


Directed by Daniel Sullivan, Troilus and Cressida began performances on Tuesday, July 19 and will run through Sunday, August 14. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night last night, and you can check out photos below!

The Public's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA Opens Tonight at Shakespeare in the Park
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2016


The Public Theater recently announced that Louis Cancelmi, last seen as Caliban in the Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, had stepped into the company of Troilus and Cressida as Achilles, replacing David Harbour, who suffered an injury during previews and will be unable to complete the run. The play celebrates its opening tonight, August 9, after a short delay.

TV: Highlights from TROILUS & CRESSIDA at Shakespeare in the Park!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2016


Directed by Daniel Sullivan, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA began performances on Tuesday, July 19 and will run through Sunday, August 14, with an official press opening on Tuesday, August 9. .

Louis Cancelmi Replaces Injured David Harbour in the Public's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA; Opening Pushed Back
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2016


The Public Theater announced today that Louis Cancelmi, last seen as Caliban in the Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, has joined the company of TROILUS AND CRESSIDA as Achilles. He is replacing David Harbour who suffered an injury during previews and will be unable to complete the run. The new press opening will now be Tuesday, August 9.

Photo Flash: First Look at TROILUS AND CRESSIDA at Shakespeare in the Park
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2016


Directed by Daniel Sullivan, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA began performances on Tuesday, July 19 and is part of the global 400th anniversary celebration of William Shakespeare's life and death. The free production will officially open on Wednesday, August 3 and will run through Sunday, August 14. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsal for Shakespeare in the Park's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2016


Directed by Daniel Sullivan, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA begins performances on Tuesday, July 19 and runs through Sunday, August 14, with an official press opening on Wednesday, August 3 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Go inside rehearsal with the company below!

Corey Stoll, Ismenia Mendes, John Douglas Thompson & More to Star in Shakespeare in the Park's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2016


The Public Theater announced complete casting today for TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, the second show of The Public's 2016 Free Shakespeare in the Park season. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA begins performances on Tuesday, July 19 and runs through Sunday, August 14, with an official press opening on Wednesday, August 3.

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