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Review: CHARLOTTE FINEST THEATRE ARTISTS WIN BIG
by Vickie Evans - Jul 8, 2026
The 2026 ACE Awards was an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, inspiring worship, and well-deserved recognition.
by Vickie Evans - Jul 8, 2026
The 2026 ACE Awards was an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, inspiring worship, and well-deserved recognition.
HB Studio To Present A Conversation With Youlim Nam & Miryam Coppersmith
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 3, 2026
HB Studio will present a free conversation with 2026 Resident Artist Youlim Nam, moderated by Miryam Coppersmith, exploring bilingual dramaturgy and Nam's work bridging Korean and American cultures at HB Playwrights Theatre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 3, 2026
HB Studio will present a free conversation with 2026 Resident Artist Youlim Nam, moderated by Miryam Coppersmith, exploring bilingual dramaturgy and Nam's work bridging Korean and American cultures at HB Playwrights Theatre.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
MORPHOLOGY to Make New England Premiere at Boston Playwrights Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
52 Hertz Productions will present the New England premiere of MORPHOLOGY, a family drama about Autism and caregiving written in verse and prose, featuring AEA actors at Boston Playwrights Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
52 Hertz Productions will present the New England premiere of MORPHOLOGY, a family drama about Autism and caregiving written in verse and prose, featuring AEA actors at Boston Playwrights Theatre.
SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE TIME TRAVELER AND HER NEW MILLENNIUM PRINCE Will Come to Adventure Theatre MTC
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo, MD will present a new twist on the classic fairy tale, written and directed by Janet Stanford, blending fantasy, friendship, and time travel for audiences ages 4 and up.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo, MD will present a new twist on the classic fairy tale, written and directed by Janet Stanford, blending fantasy, friendship, and time travel for audiences ages 4 and up.
HELL MOUTH Run Extended At Road Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Road Theatre Company announced an extension of HELL MOUTH, the world premiere written by Tom Jacobson and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, closing at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Road Theatre Company announced an extension of HELL MOUTH, the world premiere written by Tom Jacobson and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, closing at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood.
THREE SEA STORIES To Be Presented By The BRAVAS Theatre & Film Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The BRAVAS Theatre & Film Company, the first Peruvian company recognized in the HB Studio Residency, will stage THREE SEA STORIES at HB Playwrights Theatre, exploring sisterhood and memory within a Latinx family.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The BRAVAS Theatre & Film Company, the first Peruvian company recognized in the HB Studio Residency, will stage THREE SEA STORIES at HB Playwrights Theatre, exploring sisterhood and memory within a Latinx family.
The Middletown Arts Center Will Present MAC ONE-ACTS Annual Play-Reading Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center will soon present the seventh edition of The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival, featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
The Middletown Arts Center will soon present the seventh edition of The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival, featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors.
Jessica Hecht, Marsha Mason and More to Join HB Studio's THE LIGHT WE CARRY Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
HB Studio will present its first annual The Light We Carry Festival, featuring performances, screenings, masterclasses, and conversations with artists including Jessica Hecht, Mercedes Ruehl, and Marsha Mason.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
HB Studio will present its first annual The Light We Carry Festival, featuring performances, screenings, masterclasses, and conversations with artists including Jessica Hecht, Mercedes Ruehl, and Marsha Mason.
NEIGHBORLY by Chisa Hutchinson To Have Reading At City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 30, 2026
Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 30, 2026
Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.
Eleanna Fin Joins HUMAN – LAYERS OF IDENTITY at Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Gillian Blum - Mar 16, 2026
Greek actress and performer Eleanna Fin will appear in HUMAN - Layers of Identity, a new dance theatre work presented as part of the Spring 2026 Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running April 6-26 at the 28th Street Theatre (TADA!) in Manhattan.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 16, 2026
Greek actress and performer Eleanna Fin will appear in HUMAN - Layers of Identity, a new dance theatre work presented as part of the Spring 2026 Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running April 6-26 at the 28th Street Theatre (TADA!) in Manhattan.
Samuel D. Hunter to be Honored at Page 73 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Page 73 has named Samuel D. Hunter as the honoree for its 2026 Gala. Hosted at Joe's Pub, the evening cabaret will honor Hunter's indelible mark on the American theatrical canon while raising crucial funds for Page 73's artistic programs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Page 73 has named Samuel D. Hunter as the honoree for its 2026 Gala. Hosted at Joe's Pub, the evening cabaret will honor Hunter's indelible mark on the American theatrical canon while raising crucial funds for Page 73's artistic programs.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Award-Winning Comedic Force Rewrites The Rules Of Physical Acting
by Team BWW - Dec 22, 2025
On a packed New York stage, the first thing audiences notice about Martha Argyriou is not the punchline but the body. A figure crosses the space with precise, offbeat rhythm, shifting weight, breath, and gaze until the room is already laughing or holding its breath before a single line is spoken. That body‑first approach to performance is no accident; it is the core of Argyriou’s mission to re‑center physical comedy in contemporary, character‑driven work across theater and film.
by Team BWW - Dec 22, 2025
On a packed New York stage, the first thing audiences notice about Martha Argyriou is not the punchline but the body. A figure crosses the space with precise, offbeat rhythm, shifting weight, breath, and gaze until the room is already laughing or holding its breath before a single line is spoken. That body‑first approach to performance is no accident; it is the core of Argyriou’s mission to re‑center physical comedy in contemporary, character‑driven work across theater and film.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; BEAU Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
MRS CHRISTMAS World Premiere to Open at The Aurora Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Created in the mind behind last year's winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Play, Mrs Christmas will light up the holidays in Southern California with a world premiere from Tom Jacobson at The Aurora Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Created in the mind behind last year's winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Play, Mrs Christmas will light up the holidays in Southern California with a world premiere from Tom Jacobson at The Aurora Theatre.
Bahamian Playwright Petron Dee Brown Unveils Electrifying New Drama At CSP New Works Fest
by Gillian Blum - Nov 30, 2025
Conch Shell Productions announced the festival presentation of Stand Right There and Perish, or (May I Never Lose You), a new work by award-winning Bahamian-born playwright Petron Dee Brown.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 30, 2025
Conch Shell Productions announced the festival presentation of Stand Right There and Perish, or (May I Never Lose You), a new work by award-winning Bahamian-born playwright Petron Dee Brown.
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