Susan Smith News

Eboni Booth, Roger Q. Mason and More to Headline PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 21, 2026

PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference, themed 'Democracy in Action,' will feature new works by Roger Q.

THE PROM to Open at Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 19, 2026

Connecticut Theatre Company will present The Prom, with book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin and music by Matthew Sklar, at the historic Repertory Theatre in New Britain.

Premiere Stages at Kean University To Present Three New Plays for 2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 14, 2026

Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.

Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.

Photos: 1536 At Ambassadors Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 5, 2026

Production images have been released for 1536, the play by Ava Pickett now running in London’s West End.

Five World Premieres Set For Woolly Mammoth Theatre 2026–2027 Season

by Stephi Wild — May 4, 2026

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season, the first curated by incoming Artistic Director Reggie D.

The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency

by A.A. Cristi — April 28, 2026

The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.

Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Crowdfunds Cast Recording Ahead of New York Run

by Stephi Wild — April 28, 2026

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is crowdfunding for its upcoming cast recording.

Interview: Theatre Life with Lauren M. Gunderson

by Elliot Lanes — April 23, 2026

Today’s subject Lauren M.

Gabriel Byrne Joins Geraldine James in 45 YEARS Stage Premiere

by Nicole Rosky — April 21, 2026

Gabriel Byrne joins Geraldine James in the world stage premiere of 45 Years, from the film by Andrew Haigh, adapted for the stage by Hannah Patterson, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah and running at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre

Photos: 1536 in Rehearsal at the Ambassadors Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 16, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from 1536, the historical drama with a modern edge at the Ambassadors Theatre.

Park Theatre Reveals HOLY FOOL World Premiere for Summer And Autumn Season Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — March 31, 2026

PARK THEATRE will present five new productions this summer and autumn, including the world premiere of HOLY FOOL and adaptations of THE PIANIST and BULL.

Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536

by Stephi Wild — March 27, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of the 1536.

PLAY LA Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup of New Plays and Free Public Readings

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2026

PLAY LA Festival returns for its 10th year with five newly commissioned plays, free public readings, and special events in Los Angeles.

Review: SORDID LIVES at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds — March 23, 2026

The variety of conflicts and the hyper-stylized character tropes employed in Sordid Lives is why it works as a comedy and, under the direction of Duane Campbell, the Connecticut Theatre Company’s production of Sordid Lives honored that and delivered a raucous evening at the theater.