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WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Make NYC Debut
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026

Arts at the Edge will present select works from a collection of ten-minute plays by 36 women+ playwrights commissioned to explore the state of American democracy, with a free public reading at Manhattan University.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Make Free Debut at Vivid Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026

Vivid Stage will present ten commissioned short plays by acclaimed women+ playwrights responding to questions about democracy in America, featuring an 18-actor cast directed by Laura Ekstrand.

Lineup Set For WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY World Premiere at the Flynn
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

The Flynn Center will present an all-day world premiere of over 30 commissioned plays and monologues exploring democracy in America, featuring acclaimed actors and directors.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Women+ On The Edge of Democracy with Sarah Mantell
by Jayke Workman - Oct 13, 2026

U Guys, this week's episode features the incredible playwright, Sarah Mantell! We talk about their amazing new play, Aggressively Soothing Whale Sounds, written for the new writing collective, Women+ On The Edge of Democracy, initiated by The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, in association with the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Sarah is the first non-binary playwright to be awarded the Blackburn Prize, and we touch on our shared experiences with gender dynamics in the arts. Sarah is a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode!

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present Staged Readings in Brea
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

Begins and Ends with A will present select works from an anthology of 36 women+ playwrights commissioned to explore the state of American democracy through staged readings at the Curtis Theatre in Brea, California.

Bianca Del Rio to Launch IT GETS BITTER Tour Feb–June 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026

Bianca Del Rio announced over 50 North American dates for her global stand-up tour IT GETS BITTER, running February through June across the U.S. and Canada. The tour marks the drag superstar's seventh world tour and celebrates her 30-year career.

25 Theater Books for Your Fall 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2026

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2026 reading list.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to be Presented by Late Fee Collective in Detroit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2026

Late Fee Collective will present select plays from Women+ On The Edge of Democracy, an initiative encouraging conversation about American democracy initiated by the Flynn Center in Vermont and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

Renaissance Theaterworks to Present WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Renaissance Theaterworks will present selected works from WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY, a national theater initiative featuring 36 women+ playwrights examining the state of American democracy. The free public reading takes place in Milwaukee.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY Readings to Take Place in Providence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026

WomensWork Theatre Collaborative will present readings of select plays from the WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY anthology, a 36-playwright initiative examining American democracy commissioned by The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Bring Plays By Hehir, Lee, Payne, Mantell, and Olujobi to Dixon Place
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

Select works from a groundbreaking initiative by 36 women+ playwrights examining American democracy will be presented in a free reading at Dixon Place, featuring plays by Justice Hehir, Kimber Lee, a.k. payne, Ife Olujobi, and Sarah Mantell.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/1/2026; Jobs In Wardrobe, Props, and More
by - Oct 1, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/1/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Randy Feltface to Bring GIMMICK Stand-Up Tour to The Flynn
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Internationally acclaimed comedian Randy Feltface will perform his new stand-up show GIMMICK at The Flynn in Burlington, Vermont. The self-aware hour blends existential dread, cultural commentary, and punchlines.

Drunk Shakespeare sues Amazon; two orchestras settle
by Alex Freeman - Sep 21, 2026

Drunk Shakespeare's producers sue Amazon, NYC Ballet and SF Opera reach orchestra deals, AKA names a global CEO, and NYPL lands a record $60M gift. Plus leadership moves at Soulpepper and the Florida Theatre, and remembering Duncan Sheik.

54 Theaters and Organizations to Participate in WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026

54 theaters and organizations across 30 states will present over 30 new plays by women+ playwrights in a civic initiative from The Flynn Center in partnership with The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to be Presented at The Flynn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Vermont, will present an all-day world premiere performance of Women+ on the Edge of Democracy next month.

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 August 27, 2026- HARRY POTTER Film Star Rupert Grint to Join CURSED CHILD on Broadway and More
by - Aug 27, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Theatre Communications Group to Publish WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY Anthology
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Theatre Communications Group will publish an anthology of more than thirty plays by women+ playwrights, a civic initiative from the Flynn Center with the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize examining democracy in America.

FUSELAGE and More Joins Syracuse Stage 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026

Syracuse Stage has revealed additional programming for the 26/27 season, including free and ticketed community events for all ages: Family Day, Fuselage and more.