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Industry Pro Newsletter: Pulitzer Prize Eligibility Expands, San Francisco Theaters Explore New Leadership Models
by Alex Freeman - Sep 18, 2023


Pulitzer Prize eligibility has expanded, now including permanent residents and long-term U.S. artists, a significant shift outlined in The Guardian. In the regional theater landscape, celebrated playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney takes the helm as Artistic Director of the Geffen Playhouse.

Andrew Burnap and Danny Wolohan Complete The Cast of SPAIN at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


The complete cast has been revealed for SPAIN by Jen Silverman and directed by Tyne Rafaeli at Second Stage Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney Named Artistic Director of the Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney has been appointed artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse. Learn more about McCraney here!

Photos: First Look at Daniel K. Isaac in EVERY BRILLIANT THING at the Geffen Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023


Check out photos from the Geffen Playhouse's Every Brilliant Thing starring Daniel K. Isaac here!

Geffen Playhouse Fellow Paris Crayton III to Bring Award-Winning Solo Show To LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023


Don't miss the premiere of Paris Crayton III's critically acclaimed solo show 'Bloodline' at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Get all the performance details and mark your calendars for this unforgettable multi-generational love story.

VIDEO: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room of EVERY BRILLIANT THING at The Geffen Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023


Take a peek inside the rehearsal room for Every Brilliant Thing at the Geffen Playhouse in the video here!

Yale Rep's WISH YOU WERE HERE Cast and Creative Team Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023


Yale Repertory Theatre  begins its 2023–24 season with Wish You Were Here by Sanaz Toossi, directed by Sivan Battat, October 5–28, at Yale Repertory Theatre. Opening Night is Thursday, October 12, which is also press night.

Ars Nova Unveils Exciting 2023-2024 Season Featuring Two World Premieres and Flexible Ticket Pricing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023


Get a sneak peek of Ars Nova's highly anticipated 2023-2024 season, featuring two world premiere productions. Discover how you can secure your tickets at affordable prices for these must-see shows. Don't miss out on the excitement!

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names New Board Members and President
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2023


Learn about the latest updates at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) as they announce Seema Sueko as the newly elected SDCF Board President. Stay informed with the latest news in the entertainment indust

Amy Brenneman to Star in the LA Premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023


Get ready for a captivating experience as Amy Brenneman takes center stage in the LA premiere of 'The Sound Inside' at Pasadena Playhouse. Don't miss this must-see production!

Adam Kantor to Join Long Island Musical Theatre Festival as Special Guest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023


Get all the details on the upcoming Long Island Musical Theatre Festival and find out which Broadway star, Adam Kantor, will be joining as a special guest.

Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon & More to Star in World Premiere Musical ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Get ready for the world premiere musical 'ON CEDAR STREET' at Berkshire Theatre Group, starring Stephen Bogardus and Lana Gordon. Experience the magic and unforgettable performances in this spectacular new production. Don't miss out on this enchanting musical event!

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FENCES by August Wilson is Coming to Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023


Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company. Follow the struggles of Troy Maxson as he navigates dreams, regrets, and a longing for a different life. Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Get your tickets now!

David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023


Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE DEAD Comes to the Cape Cod Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023


The Cape Cod Theatre Project (CCTP) continues its 2023 season in its third of four weeks with playwright Fernanda Coppel's AYA and a special, one night only presentation of Stephen Belber's What Do We Do With the Dead. 

Review: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL at The Three Clubs On Vine
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 10, 2023


Ten years after its premiere, EXORCISTIC has made a breathtaking return. And as a nod to the 50th Anniversary of “The Exorcist” (the movie), opening night was nothing less than a perfect display of limelight infused celluloid send-up.

INTO THE WOODS & More Lead Los Angeles' July 2023 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Jul 5, 2023


Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. July 2023's top picks include Into The Woods, Strew, and more!

Review: TINY FATHER at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jul 2, 2023


Overall, the presentation is synergistic as well as effective and we become absorbed in what starts out with an examination of the humorous side of reality and ends with the sense and sensibilities many face in this thing we call life.

Review: THE ANTS at The Geffen Playhouse
by Andrew Child - Jul 1, 2023


I was appalled to see a fantasy of homeless people and hourly workers city-wide joining together to seek revenge against the rich framed as an inevitable horror. When the throngs of impoverished storm the building toward the end of Act 1, it was uncomfortable to see the ticket holders around me squirm in fear.

World Premiere Of Benjamin Scheuer's A MOUNTAIN FOR ELODIE Set For Edinburgh Fringe 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023


Creative Partners Productions and Aria Entertainment will present the World Premiere of A MOUNTAIN FOR ELODIE by internationally renowned musician Benjamin Scheuer at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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