Tennessee Williams News

Next month, two-time Obie Award winner Phillip James Brannon, Grammy and Emmy Award nominee Cheyenne Jackson, and original Off-Broadway and Broadway cast member Bianca Leigh will return to the Lyceum Theatre to reprise their roles in Oh, Mary!

Fertile Ground will present BLUE ROSES, a new drama by Sandra de Helen, exploring the lives of Rosemary Kennedy and Rose Isabel Williams, focusing on themes of control and nonconformity.

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will present the Stella Shouting Contest, marking the commencement of its 40th annual celebration. The festival celebrates the literary legacy of Tennessee Williams.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Following a San Antonio run, Memoirs of a Drag Queen, a new one-person musical by internationally produced composer and playwright Bernard J. Taylor, directed by Robby Vance, will make its New York debut.

Memoirs of a Drag Queen, a new one-person musical by Bernard J. Taylor, directed by Robby Vance, will make its New York debut next month. Learn more about the show here!

MadKap Productions will present the Tennessee Williams’ classic play A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host We Have Not Long To Love: A Celebration Of Tennessee Williams on Friday, March 27. Learn more about the event here!

The Sankofa Collective will present its 12th season, themed 'The Masks We Wear,' exploring the societal roles and perceived identities in modern society. Artistic Director Alric Davis highlights the season's focus on empathy and justice, challenging audiences to see beyond superficial masks. The season includes the one-woman tribute concert VIVA SELENA! and the nostalgic 'Back to the 90s Bash,' both set to engage Houston audiences in 2026 with profound narratives and vibrant performances.

 Theater Latté Da has announced complete casting and single ticket on-sale for Tony Award nominee Gutenberg! The Musical! (April 1 - May 3, 2026). Learn more about the show here!

Concord Theatricals has announced multiple executive hires and promotions. Promotions include David Geer to Senior Vice President, Publications and Retail; and more.

Classic Stage Company will present Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event presented by the CSC Associate Board. Classics Gone Mad! will be held at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

Ruth Stage will continue its residency at the Jersey Shore Arts Center with Night of January 16th, following its acclaimed productions of Edward Albee's The Zoo Story and At Home at the Zoo.

Bucks County Playhouse will have American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances during the 2026 Mainstage season.

The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!

The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will return to the historic French Quarter for its 40th anniversary celebration of contemporary literature, theatre, New Orleans culture, and of course, Tennessee Williams.

What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Apollinaire Theatre Company?

Cherokee Theatre Company has announced its 2026-27 season, presenting a four‑show lineup that blends classic suspense, holiday comedy, inventive farce, and iconic American drama.

Arthur Miller needed after his disastrous Broadway debut with the four-performance The Man Who Had All the Luck, and an article in an Ohio newspaper would provide the basis for All My Sons which would on to win two Tony awards for Best Author and Direction of a Play.