The Geffen Playhouse News

RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open

by A.A. Cristi — January 7, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL.

MINDPLAY Launches TodayTix Lottery For Off-Broadway Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2025

Vinny DePonto's MINDPLAY has launched a digital rush ticket policy for the show's Off-Broadway premiere, now in previews at Greenwich House Theatre.

Douglas Lyons' DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR to be Presented at IAMA Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 17, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will continue its 2024/25 season with a workshop production of the final play in the Douglas Lyons comedic trilogy, Don’t Touch My Hair.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — December 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE.

Review: CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS at DreamWrights

by Sandra Harberger — December 7, 2024

Iris Lewin portrayal of the older Shirley Abramowitz was sweet with moments of humor.

Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND to Highlight Classic Theatre Offerings & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 21, 2024

Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND will deliver another evening of entertainment, featuring a discussion of Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT at the Geffen Playhouse and more.

Raffael Pacitti's MISTER HALSTON To Have Industry Reading At Cooper Square

by A.A. Cristi — November 20, 2024

MISTER HALSTON, a new play exploring the life and times of famed American fashion designer Halston, written by Raffael Pacitti and directed by Kimberly Senior (Broadway's Disgraced), will hold an invitation-only industry staging on Friday, January 17 at Cooper Square, in advance of a 2025 co

Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Geffen Playhouse

by Evan Henerson — November 19, 2024

As embodied by Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi in the revival of GODOT at the Geffen Playhouse, Vladimir and Estragon are a formidable pair.

Interview: Aasif Mandvi’s Ready to Tackle His Character in WAITING FOR GODOT

by Gil Kaan — November 13, 2024

Up next at The Geffen Playhouse Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot opening November 13, 2024 (with previews already begun).

Video: JOAN at South Coast Repertory Theatre Teaser Trailer

by Stephi Wild — November 6, 2024

South Coast Repertory is showcasing the legacy of Joan Rivers with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers.

Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award

by Blair Ingenthron — November 4, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

Performances Added to JOAN at South Coast Repertory

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2024

A decade after her passing, Joan Rivers remains a relevant comedic voice and an inspiration to women comedians of all generations.

IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings.

Winners Of The 2024/25 Play LA Program Revealed

by Blair Ingenthron — October 25, 2024

Play LA, in collaboration with The Greenway Court Theatre and Stage Raw, have announced the winners of the 2024/25 Play LA Program.

Darko Tresnjak to Direct World Premiere of Taylor Mac's PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 22, 2024

Theatre for a New Audience has named Darko Tresnjak as director of the world premiere of Prosperous Fools.

Meet the Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 16, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen is now in previews on Broadway and we're meeting the cast.

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Sets Community Pay-What-You-Can & Pride Night Shows

by Blair Ingenthron — October 2, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced two special performances for the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.