Vivienne Benesch News

PlayMakers Presents The Regional Premiere Of EMMA By Kate Hamill

by A.A. Cristi — November 3, 2022

PlayMakers Repertory Company will present the regional premiere of “Emma,” by award-winning playwright Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen.

PlayMakers Presents BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Next Month

by Stephi Wild — August 25, 2022

PlayMakers Repertory Company proudly presents “Blues for an Alabama Sky,” a play by Pearl Cleage.

Red Bull Theater Announces Cast For SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2022

by Stephi Wild — July 6, 2022

Red Bull Theater have announced the cast for the eight world premieres in this year's Short New Play Festival 2022.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Is Accepting Nominations For The 2022 Zelda Fichandler Award

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2022

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announced today that nominations for the Zelda Fichandler Award, for a director or choreographer who is transforming theatre in the Central Region, are now being a

Red Bull Theater Announces SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2022 Featuring Larissa FastHorse, Stephen Adly Guirgis & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 16, 2022

Red Bull Theater today announced the eight world premieres in this year’s Short New Play Festival 2022.

Jade King Carroll Appointed as Producing Artistic Director of Chautauqua Theater Company

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2022

Chautauqua Institution today announced the appointment of the celebrated director Jade King Carroll as Producing Artistic Director of its resident Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC) following an extensive national search.

Roundabout Underground's EXCEPTION TO THE RULE by Dave Harris Opens Tomorrow

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 17, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the Roundabout Underground world premiere of Exception to the Rule by Dave Harris (2022 Outer Critics Circle awards nominee, Tambo & Bones), directed by Roundabout Resident Director Miranda Haymon which opens tomorrow, May 18.

BIRTHDAY CANDLES Starring Debra Messing Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 16, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch on Sunday, May 29.

Roundabout's ...WHAT THE END WILL BE by Mansa Ra Begins Previews Tomorrow

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon.

Roundabout Underground's World Premiere of EXCEPTION TO THE RULE Begins Previews Tomorrow

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 27, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the Roundabout Underground world premiere of Exception to the Rule by Dave Harris (2022 Outer Critics Circle awards nominee, Tambo & Bones), directed by Roundabout Resident Director Miranda Haymon.

Emerson Brooks, Gerald Caesar & More to Star in …WHAT THE END WILL BE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 12, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced full casting for the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon.

Wake Up With BWW 4/12: THE LITTLE PRINCE Reviews, De Shields Will Depart HADESTOWN, and More!

by — April 12, 2022

Today's top stories includes last night's opening of The Little Prince! Read all of the reviews here! Plus, Andre De Shields is set to depart Hadestown, Skylar Astin joins Little Shop of Horrors, and more!

VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of BIRTHDAY CANDLES

by Opening Night — April 11, 2022

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch, celebrated opening night at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street).

Manhole Explosions Cause Panic at Opening Night of BIRTHDAY CANDLES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 11, 2022

Yesterday, Sunday, April 10, manhole cover explosions in Times Square caused panic among tourists and the exiting opening night audience of Broadway's Birthday Candles.

Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES Company Celebrates Opening Night

by Bruce Glikas — April 11, 2022

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch, celebrated opening night at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there to capture photos!

Photos: Debra Messing and Company Take Opening Night Bows in BIRTHDAY CANDLES