Review Roundup: Phylicia Rashad Directs PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' On Broadway
The great Phylicia Rashad makes her Broadway directorial debut, with PURPOSE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, opening tonight at the Helen Hayes Theater.
Tracy Letts News
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
James Taylor Musical FIRE & RAIN Is In Development
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the music of Grammy Award Winner James Taylor will be featured in a new stage musical titled FIRE & RAIN, featuring an original story written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer.
How Glenn Davis Shepherded PURPOSE on Its Path to Broadway
Glenn Davis had a huge part to play in the Purpose's journey, not only as a cast member in Chicago and now on Broadway, but as Steppenwolf's co-Artistic Director and the person behind pushing along its development in recent years.
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway, The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut.
THE CIVIL TWILIGHT Will Return Next Month
The critically acclaimed, world premiere production of THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller will return.
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
Video: Judy Greer Stars in Trailer for Michael Shannon's ERIC LARUE
Magnolia Pictures has debuted the trailer for ERIC LARUE, Michael Shannon’s acclaimed directorial debut written by Brett Neveu and based on his 2002 play of the same name starring Judy Greer.
Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Will Be Honored at New Dramatists Luncheon
New Dramatists will honor a duo of artists at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 27 at the New York Marriott Marquis.
THE CIVIL TWILIGHT Extends Again at the Broadwater Studio Theatre
Plays With People Productions has announced that the world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller is extending again.
Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sets PBS Premiere
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16.
Gift Theatre Presents CYGNUS World Premiere In February
The Gift Theatre will present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, February 6 - March 16, at Filament Theater.
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Hits the Belvoir Stage This Month
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY arrives at Belvoir St Theatre, offering audiences a gripping exploration of family dynamics and secrets.
Pamela Rabe and Bert LaBonté Join Perth Season of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
Australian stage and screen legends Pamela Rabe and Bert LaBonté, who currently headline Belvoir Street Theatre’s production of August: Osage County, will also join the ensemble cast for the Perth season at Heath Ledger Theatre from 27 February to 16 March 2025.
What Are the Great American Plays?
Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon.
THE SUBSTANCE to Stream on MUBI Beginning October 31
The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror film, will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI beginning October 31, 2024.
Tracy Letts and Martha Plimpton Join EAST OF EDEN Limited Series at Netflix
Tony winner Tracy Letts and Tony nominee Martha Plimpton have joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming East of Eden limited series starring Mike Faist and Florence Pugh.
Photos: Off The Wall Productions Presents TIN CHURCH
OFF THE WALL PRODUCTIONS is presenting world premiere production of TIN CHURCH, written and directed by ROBYNE PARRISH.
Video: Sarah Paulson Shares Personal Significance of Tony Award Win
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
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