Dates: 4/3/2026 - 4/18/2026
📍 Theatre: Huntington Theatre
264 Huntington Ave., Boston
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-933-8600
Tickets: $199 - $20
World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL by Matthew Lombardo (Tea at Five), a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes comedy about an aspiring playwright on the verge of Broadway glory. But his dreams are soon dashed after being forced to hire a notoriously difficult diva who derails his play’s out-of-town tryout in Boston. Desperately not wanting to bring the production to Broadway and being unable to convince the producer to fire her, there is only one thing left he can do to save his play and career: the diva must be stopped!
Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically and verbally assaulted crew members on the troubled production.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this March 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country.
The World Premiere of When Playwrights Kill, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Noah Himmelstein, is being presented at The Huntington Theatre. Get an exclusive first look at photos and video!
Things are getting meta in Boston. Perfomances begin tonight at the Huntington Theatre for the World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Noah Himmelstein. Watch in this video as they all explain what the new play is all about.
Boston 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. Check out our top picks for Spring 2026 in Boston!
After the headline-making 2019 run of his “Tea at Five,” which starred Faye Dunaway, playwright Matthew Lombardo returns to Boston’s Huntington Theatre April 3–18 with his latest effort, “When Playwrights Kill,” a behind-the scenes comedy about an up-and-coming playwright whose Broadway dreams are dashed when his female lead, a famously difficult diva, derails his play’s out-of-town tryout in Boston.
The World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Noah Himmelstein, will be performed in Boston. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Rehearsals are underway for the World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo (Tea at Five) to be directed by Noah Himmelstein.
Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, and Marissa Jaret Winokur will star alongside Kevin Chamberlin with Adam Heller and Tomás Matos in the World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL. Learn more here!
Loading nearby places…
What shows are coming up next at Huntington Theatre?
Where is Huntington Theatre located?
What shows have played recently at Huntington Theatre?
|
|
Bat Boy: The Musical Umbrella Arts (9/25-11/08) |
|
|
Covenant SpeakEasy Stage Company (9/25-10/17) |
|
|
Monty Python's SPAMALOT Boch Center Wang Theatre (10/06-10/11) |
|
The Norwegians Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre (9/04-10/04) |
|
An evening with LaChanze Berklee Performance Center (11/01-11/01) |
|
|
BOUNCERS by John Godber The Modern Theatre (10/01-10/24) |
|
|
Cheyenne Jackson Shalin Liu Performance Center (10/18-10/18) |
|
|
Rocky Horror Show The Company Theatre (10/02-10/18) |
|
Crimes of the Heart New Hampshire Theatre Project (10/03-10/04) |
|
9 to 5 The Musical Timberlane Performing Arts Center (11/13-11/22) |
