Manhattan Theatre Club

Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced complete casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.

Anna Gasteyer's SUGAR & BOOZE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present Ana Gasteyer, “Saturday Night Live” alumna, with her “Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular,” on Monday, December 22, at 7 p.m.  She will perform favorites from “Sugar & Booze,” her album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals which topped numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists.

Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Grey Henson, and More Will Lead BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

Initial casting has been announced for the off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. Learn more here!

The Huntington’s Winter New Play Intensive Returns, Empowering Bold Voices And New Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.

Photos: The Neighborhood Playhouse Present A Red Door Reading Of John Patrick Shanley’s PRODIGAL SON
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre presented an invite-only Red Door Reading of Prodigal Son, the deeply personal and resonant drama by Pulitzer Prize–, Tony Award–, and Academy Award–winning writer John Patrick Shanley. Check out photos of the event.

Update on the Broadway Tax Credit - Deadline Shifts and How Non-Profits are Qualifying
by Cara Joy David - Nov 24, 2025

There has been a lot of press about the NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, but so much remains unclear. I continue to get regular questions about it, months after any major news hit. I can report now that Empire State Development (ESD), which administers the credit, is taking applications from shows with a first paid performance on or prior to December 1, well over a month after the previously reported deadline. This article will also cover a frequently asked question regarding nonprofit eligibility for the tax credit.

Anna Ziegler's EVENING ALL AFTERNOON Will Make World Première At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Anna Ziegler's new play Evening All Afternoon will make its world première at the Donmar Warehouse next year. Diyan Zora, making her Donmar debut, directs Anastasia Hille and Erin Kellyman in this new play.

Review: A Wistful SUMMER, 1976 at Central Square Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 19, 2025

What did our critic think of SUMMER, 1976 at Central Square Theater?

Review: THE MONSTERS at TRT-A Compelling Family Story About Siblings and MMA Competition
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 11, 2025

There’s an outstanding production on the Two River Theater (TRT) stage!  The Monsters-A Sibling Love Story is a dynamic two-hander that features exceptional writing and direction by Ngozi Anyanwu and brilliant acting of Aigner Mizelle and Okieriete Onaodowan. 

New Musical HUA MULAN Will Receive Industry Reading With Ali Ewoldt and Claire Kwon
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Hua Mulan, a new musical by Jason Ma inspired by the legendary 5th century Chinese folk heroine, will have an industry presentation on November 7, in New York City.

Asian-American Creative Studio 'Leviathan Lab' Teams Will Present WINTERFEST
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

​​​​​​​ Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, TLAB SHARES, and Mixed Asian Media will present WinterFest, featuring a double-bill run of two new solo performances featuring Asian American theatre artists.

Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of Julia Lester, Marin Ireland, Anna Chlumsky and more at the opening night curtain call and after party!

Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of the company on the red carpet.

MTC'S QUEENS Extends for Additional Week Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club will present a one week extension for their Off-Broadway production of Queens by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman.

Ana Gasteyer’s SUGAR & BOOZE A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR to Play The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

The Town Hall will present Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze “A Holiday Spectacular,” which will take place at The Town Hall. From 1996 to 2002, Ana was a beloved cast member on “Saturday Night Live'.

Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join the Cast of PROOF on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Samira Wiley and Jin Ha join the cast of PROOF, the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's acclaimed play, opening April 16, 2026.

Review Roundup: QUEENS Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

See what the critics are saying about Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway production of Queens, newly imagined by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. 

Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Marin Ireland and More in QUEENS at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

You can now get a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman.