Sharyn Rothstein News

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.

Kitchen Theatre Company has announced its 35th anniversary season, featuring five compelling new plays that span dark comedy, buddy drama, holiday satire, poetic world premieres, and reimagined classics.

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its full 2025 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of mainstage productions and new play workshops. This year's season builds on CTC's legacy of bold storytelling and artistic innovation that reflect the evolving landscape of American theater.

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.

American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present the premiere reading of Sharyn Rothstein’s new play The Willows as part of its free Play Reading Series.

Experience a compelling take on censorship with Round House Theatre's Bad Books, exploring free speech's pitfalls during National Library Week.

Round House Theatre has announced the 2025 lineup for the newly renamed Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced a new panel discussion to close its 2024-2025 Forums Series: Bad Books: Who Should Decide? Inspired by the Stage III production Bad Books, this forum explores the timely and contentious topic of censorship in schools.

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.

Florida Studio Theatre will present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Bad Books by award-winning playwright and television writer Sharyn Rothstein.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is set to ignite the 2025 Stage III Series with three compelling and daring plays that promise to challenge, entertain, and provoke thought.

Chautauqua Theater Company has announced their commission and development of a musical adaptation of The Crossover, the critically acclaimed novel by New York Times best-selling author and Chautauqua Institution's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and writer-in-residence Kwame Alexander.

Ensemble Studio Theatre has announced new play commissions and the First Light Festival, featuring works by emerging playwrights and innovative performances.

Get a first look at Theater J's world premiere of Hester Stree - a new adaptation of Joan Micklin Silver’s 1975 film was written by Sharyn Rothstein and directed by Oliver Butler.

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The full five-show lineup has bee revealed for Round House Theatre’s 2024-2025 Season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

Beginning on March 27 and running through April 21, Theater J brings the world premiere of Hester Street to the stage.

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.