Weyni Mengesha News

BWW Review: POWER OF SAIL at Geffen Playhouse

by Evan Henerson — February 26, 2022

POWER OF SAIL is a smart firecracker of a play getting a blistering production at the Geffen Playhouse directed by Weyni Mengesha.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Bryan Cranston & More in Geffen Playhouse's POWER OF SAIL

by Alan Henry — February 23, 2022

Get a first look at Geffen Playhouse's Power of Sail, written by Paul Grellong, and directed by Weyni Mengesha.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Geffen Playhouse's POWER OF SAIL

by Alan Henry — February 23, 2022

Geffen Playhouse is presenting Power of Sail, written by Paul Grellong, and directed by Weyni Mengesha.

BWW Interview: A POWERful Hugo Armstrong Confidently SAILs Through His Theatrical Career

by Gil Kaan — February 16, 2022

The Geffen west coast premieres Paul Grellong’s POWER OF SAIL, already in previews.

Photos: First Look at Bryan Cranston, Amy Brenneman & More in POWER OF SAIL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 10, 2022

Geffen Playhouse is presenting Power of Sail, written by Paul Grellong, and directed by Weyni Mengesha.

Wake Up With BWW 1/11: Golden Globes, Broadway Extends Mask and Vaccination Policy, and More!

by — January 11, 2022

Today's top stories include this past weekend's Golden Globe Awards, during which awards were given to Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, MJ Rodriguez, Andrew Garfield, and more.

Bryan Cranston Will Lead POWER OF SAIL at Geffen Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — January 10, 2022

Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Power of Sail, written by Paul Grellong (The Boys, Manuscript) and directed by Weyni Mengesha (Bars and Measures, Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!).

Calista Flockhart and Zachary Quinto to Star in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at the Geffen Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — November 2, 2021

Geffen Playhouse added three new productions to complete its 25th Anniversary Season lineup, it was announced today.

Warehouse Theatre Announces Second Production of Their 2019 World Premiere Play, POWER OF SAIL

by Neil Shurley — June 29, 2021

'This is what professional regional theatres should do: originate important work that then travels to larger cities.

Geffen Playhouse Announces Upcoming Season Featuring Bryan Cranston and More

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2021

The 25th Anniversary season will launch September 14, 2021, and run through July 24, 2022.

Scenes from ANGELS IN AMERICA, Liesl Tommy and More Take Home 2021 Drama League Awards

by Nicole Rosky — May 21, 2021

Tonight's the night! The 87th Annual Drama League Awards will be streamed today, May 21, 2021 at 7:00PM ET.

Nominees Announced for 2021 Drama League Awards, Honoring Digital and Socially-Distanced Theatre Across the Country

by Nicole Rosky — March 30, 2021

The Drama League has just announced the 2021 Nominees and Special Recognition Honorees for The 87th Annual Drama League Awards.

Steppenwolf Streams DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2021

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents Duchess! Duchess! Duchess! by emerging playwright Vivian J.

I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Audio Adaptation Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 9, 2021

Steppenwolf has announced a new offering joining the virtual lineup—the world premiere audio adaptation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, based on the book by Erika L.

Why Not Theatre Launches ThisGen 2021 Fellowship

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2021

This February, innovative Canadian theatre company Why Not Theatre will launch ThisGen 2021 Fellowship, the second annual national initiative that supports BIPOC Female, Trans, and Non-Binary artists get to the next stage in their careers through training, mentorship, guided self-study, and peer-

Steppenwolf Postpones Planned 20/21 Production of LAST NIGHT AND THE NIGHT BEFORE & Launches Virtual Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 11, 2020

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today it will postpone the 20/21 planned production of Donnetta Lavinia Grays's Last Night and the Night Before to a future season due to extended public health concerns related to COVID-19.

Nominations for the 2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 8, 2020

At an online media announcement - pre-taped in front of Meridian Hall with physically distanced protocols in place - streamed June 8 on the Dora Awards YouTube channel, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 243 nominations for the 41st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.