Theatre for a New Audience

WATCH ME WALK to Open at Yale Rep in November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026

Anne Gridley's solo play about living with a rare degenerative neurological disease runs at Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, directed by Eric Ting.

EVIDENCE: 2026 LAB INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL to Open at Fisher Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026

The Fisher Center at Bard, in association with the Center for Human Rights and the Arts at Bard College, will present EVIDENCE: 2026 LAB International Festival.

NORTHANGER ABBEY to Make American Premiere at Shaker Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

Shaker Bridge Theatre will present the American premiere of Zoe Cooper's NORTHANGER ABBEY, a reimagining of Jane Austen's novel set in White River Junction, Vermont, starring Molly Kate Babos and Carolyn Carter.

NEWBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL to Present 65 Productions Across Hudson Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026

Safe Harbors of the Hudson will present its second Newburgh Fringe Festival, a three-day performing arts event featuring 65 productions with over 100 performances at multiple Downtown Newburgh venues.

Ato Blankson-Wood to Replace Wayne Brady in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood is set to join the production in the role of Terence Alan Smith/Joan Jett Blakk in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT, replacing Wayne Brady.

Sarah Jones' AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? Will Come to Under the Radar Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026

An encore presentation of Sarah Jones' new solo play, 'America, Who Hurt You?,' will run next year as part of the Under the Radar Festival. Learn more about the show here.

CREATION STORY to Premiere at Teatro Círculo with Notch Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Sep 26, 2026

Octavia Chavez-Richmond's Chicanofuturist musical CREATION STORY will have its world premiere at Teatro Círculo, directed by Rebecca Martinez. The production blends myth, migration, and environmental collapse with rancheras and desert-western sounds.

Review Roundup: AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026

The North American premiere of America, Who Hurt You?, a new solo play written and performed by Tony Award winner Sarah Jones, is now playing Off-Broadway. See what the critics are saying.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

THE CHEVALIER to Make Boston Debut at Concert Theatre Works
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026

Concert Theatre Works will present the Boston premiere of THE CHEVALIER, a theatrical concert about Black violin virtuoso Joseph Bologne's friendships with Mozart and Marie Antoinette. The production features violinist Brendon Elliott, pianist Dr. Karen Walwyn, and THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF BOSTON.

Review: TARTUFFE (REMIXED), starring Mark Rylance
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 12, 2026

Adapting classical theatre for a new audience is an exciting task and Darren Raymond has relocated Molière’s farce to a Nigerian-Jamaican family living in England. We are all preparing for Adanna and Sinclair’s impending nuptials, with relatives from both sides gathering at her childhood home. When Oga, Adanna’s father, invites Pastor Blake to stay, alarm bells go off for the younger generation. The smooth talking, duplicitous, sleazy old man infiltrates the household, feigning piety. The core of Molière’s work props up a vibrant production that’s infused with colour and music. Written in rhyming verse, this version of Tartuffe is truly charming, but runs long and its humour tends to be overplayed.

Ivy Crest Theatre Co. Will Present NO VACANCY SERIES
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2026

Ivy Crest Theatre Co. has just announced its production of the No Vacancy Series. No Vacancy is a collection of 3 one act plays set in motels throughout the last 50 years. Cabin 12 by John Bishop from the 70s, Motel Story by Alexandra Vassilaros in the 90s and Here Comes the Drone by Arlene Hutton from the 2010’s. A mix of drama and comedy the plays all deal with themes around connection, isolation and identity. Performances of the No Vacancy Series begin Thursday, September 10 for a limited run through September 13 at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street).

AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? to Feature Laverne Cox, Suzan-Lori Parks, and More in Talkbacks
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

National Black Theatre and Theatre for a New Audience will host a series of post-show discussions during the run of AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, featuring Sarah Jones and guest panelists.

Full Cast Set For TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at The Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Elijah Jones and Alano Miller will star as brothers Booth and Lincoln in Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III at The Old Globe in San Diego.

UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Highlights of 2027 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Under the Radar has revealed highlights of its 22nd festival. Get a glimpse of the visions and perspectives from New York and around the world converging across the city for Under the Radar 2027.

The York Theatre Names Marchánt Davis 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026

The York Theatre has revealed the 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence, Marchánt Davis, a Brooklyn-based actor, writer, director, producer, and author. 

AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? to Make North American Premiere Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

Sarah Jones will star in her solo show, directed by Eric Ting, presented by National Black Theatre and Theatre for a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? to Be Presented by National Black Theatre and TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

National Black Theatre and Theatre for a New Audience will collaborate to present America, Who Hurt You?, marking a joint effort between the two organizations.

National Black Theatre to Present 2026-2027 Season With AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? and IMITATION OF LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.

Cast Set for Molière in the Park's DON JUAN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

Molière in the Park announced the cast for its free outdoor production of DON JUAN in Prospect Park, starring Keshav Moodliar in the title role, following Drama Desk nominations for its 2025 staging of THE IMAGINARY INVALID.