American Theatre

Review: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED at RESIDENT ENSEMBLE PLAYERS
by Greer Firestone - Sep 10, 2026

A one-man show is a monumental undertaking—and a monumental responsibility. For veteran REP actor Hassan El-Amin – who is Black -there is further gravitas in giving voice to August Wilson’s HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, a 90-minute, no-intermission journey through the experiences that forged one of America’s greatest playwrights. Wilson created the remarkable American Century Cycle, ten plays chronicling the African American experience across ten decades of the 20th century. They include Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Fences and The Piano Lesson, the latter two earning Pulitzer Prizes. His works have been produced on Broadway and around the world. Denzel has made them part of his life’s work.

2026 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2026 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 62nd annual ceremony in New York.

Kristen Lee Sergeant’s BEYOND THE FRAME to Receive Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

The York Theatre will host an invitation-only reading of Kristen Lee Sergeant’s Beyond the Frame this month at Michiko Studios. Learn more about the performance here.

MS AGAIN and DEAD DAD CLUB Will Come to Broad Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Austin-based Broad Theatre will present two world premieres in its 2027 season: MS AGAIN, a solo work by Co-Artistic Director Molly Fonseca about multiple sclerosis, and DEAD DAD CLUB by Mia Gomez-Reyes exploring grief and friendship among teenage girls.

Goldie E. Patrick Named SDCF Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation selected director Goldie E. Patrick for its Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency, pairing her with mentor Ricardo Khan at Crossroads Theatre Company in New Jersey.

NANAY to Have World Premiere From Pork Filled Productions in Seattle
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Molly Olis Krost's new play NANAY, directed by Alyza DelPan-Monley, will open at Theatre Off Jackson in Seattle, exploring Filipino mythology, sisterhood, and loss.

The Ensemble Company to Join WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY Movement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

The Ensemble Company will take part in a nationwide initiative called Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, joining other theater groups across the country in the effort.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 9, 2026- SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS to Come to Broadway with Julia Roberts and More
by - Sep 9, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

WIVES to Open at East West Players in Southern California Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

East West Players will stage the Southern California premiere of Jaclyn Backhaus's WIVES, co-produced with Hypokrit Live Arts, featuring Rachna Khatau, E.M. Davis, Arasha and Parvesh Cheena.

Roundabout Unveils 2026-27 Directing Fellow And Directors Group Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026

Ciera Miller has been named Roundabout Theatre Company's tenth Directing Fellow, joining an 11-member Roundabout Directors Group cohort offering mentorship to emerging theatre directors.

Ariana DeBose, Jessica Vosk, Jordan Fisher and More to Join The American Theatre Wing Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the lineup for their 2026 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held at The Ziegfeld Ballroom. Stars taking part include Ariana DeBose, Jessica Vosk, Jordan Fisher and more.

CENTER STAGE WITH PATRICK PACHECO to Premiere on CUNY TV
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

CUNY TV will premiere a new theater series hosted by Patrick Pacheco, evolving from THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS, with senior producer Roberto Araujo joining as an on-air contributor.

PROOF Starring Kate Mansi To Launch Arizona Theatre Company's 59th Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 6, 2026

Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) will launch its 59th season with David Auburn’s acclaimed drama Proof, starring Emmy Award-winning actress and director Kate Mansi as Catherine.

THE SITAYANA, LAOWANG to Headline CHUANG Stage 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

CHUANG Stage announced its Reclaiming the Epics season, featuring a Ramayana retelling by Lavina Jadhwani and Alex Lin's LAOWANG, both staged at the Boston Center for the Arts.

RORSCHACH World Premiere to Open at Skylight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Skylight Theatre will present the world premiere of RORSCHACH, written by Kelly Younger and directed by Cameron Watson, marking the first production of the theatre's upcoming season.

Spotlight: Topdog/Underdog at Curious Theatre Company
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 3, 2026

American Theatre ranked it #3 among the most influential shows of the past 25 years. Now see Topdog/Underdog at Curious.

Cast Set For Michigan Premiere of EUREKA DAY at Detroit Public Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for the Michigan premiere of EUREKA DAY by Jonathan Spector, directed by Courtney Burkett, opening its 12th season.

None of the Above Theatre Company to Open 45th Season With OLD SKOOL PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

None of the Above Theatre Company will open its 45th season with the Old Skool Playwrights Festival, running October 6-25 at American Theatre of Actors and featuring staged readings and two works by Robert Liebowitz.

Wendell Pierce Joins Classical Theatre of Harlem's Board of Directors
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

The Tony-nominated actor and Tony-winning producer, known for DEATH OF A SALESMAN and CLYBOURNE PARK, joins the Harlem theater company's leadership team.

WICKED Star Taylor Quick to Headline Farewell Fort Salem Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Taylor Quick, currently touring as Glinda in WICKED, will headline a one-night-only concert at Fort Salem Theater on September 26, marking a pivotal moment for the historic venue's future.