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Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Unveils Lineup For 38th Season


Discover the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Reading of HELIOS 24/7 Comes to WaterTower Theatre This Week


WaterTower Theatre is continuing its dedication to the development of new works with a reading of the winning play from WTT’s recent local playwright competion; HELIOS 24/7 by Natalie Gaupp. 

Applications Open For Candela's Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship


Apply now for Candela's Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship. This unique opportunity offers emerging playwrights a chance to hone their craft, network with industry professionals, and potentially see their work brought to life on stage.

Christine Toy Johnson To Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's 2024 Patrick Quinn Award


Renowned actress Christine Toy Johnson is set to receive the prestigious 2024 Patrick Quinn Award from the Actors' Equity Foundation.

Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Presents The Defender Award to the Hightower Family


The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund bestowed The 2024 Defender Award upon Philip, Amy, and Max Hightower of Sherman, Texas, at the Dramatists Guild Awards Night held at Sony Hall in New York City. Learn more!

New Musical ROJA By Jaime Lozano & Tommy Newman To Be Developed At Forestburgh Playhouse


The In the Works-In the Woods Festival at the Forestburgh Playhouse will present a new residency-collaboration with Writers Jaime Lozano (Jonathan Larson Grant Award Winner) and Tommy Newman. Learn more about the new musical and about the collaboration.

Full Cast Announced for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts 


Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Liberation Theatre Company Selects Four Early Career Playwrights For 24-25 Writing Residency Program


Harlem's Liberation Theatre Company has chosen four emerging playwrights for their 2024-2025 Writing Residency Program. Learn more about the program!

The Associates Theater Ensemble To Host Post-Show Talkbacks And Affinity Nights


Join the Associates Theater Ensemble for post-show talkbacks and affinity nights, an engaging experience for theater enthusiasts to discuss and connect over the performance.

Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Ahrens & Flaherty


Take a pause to enjoy some of their finest work with this playlist of musicals like: Ragtime, Anastasia, Once on This Island, My Favorite Year, Rocky, A Man of No Importance, Seussical, and more.

Jack O'Brien & George C. Wolfe Will Each Receive the 2024 Special Tony Award


Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Roger Q. Mason's THE DUAT To Receive World Premiere With Philadelphia Theatre Company


Experience the world premiere of Roger Q. Mason's THE DUAT, presented by the Philadelphia Theatre Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME at 54 Below


Watch as Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley sings 'Back to Before' from Ragtime at 54 Below. In celebration of Women’s History Month, acclaimed women musical theatre writers who are Council members of the Dramatists Guild of America gathered at 54 Below to share stories and introduce some of the songs they’ve written from Broadway and beyond.

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S: WE ARE IN A PLAY! JR. Is Now Available for Licensing


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that Elephant & Piggie’s: “We Are in A Play!” JR. is now available for licensing.

The Dramatists Guild Foundation Reveals The Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program as The Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award Recipient


The Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program (YIPAP) as this year's recipient of The Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award for their work to showcase the importance of Indigenous storytelling and help develop a space for Native performers and theater artists at all levels in their careers.

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal The May 2024 Prompt For Go Try PlayWrite


Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press and The Popolo Project announce the May prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.

BroadStage's Blackbox Series to Present Queen Esther With Jeff McLaughlin On Guitar


Experience the next performance in BroadStage's 2023/2024 blackbox series featuring Queen Esther with Jeff McLaughlin on guitar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Firehouse Theatre To Present the World Premiere of ROMAN À CLEF


The New Theatre at Firehouse have announced the World Premiere of Roman à Clef by Richmond playwright Chandler Hubbard, opening on May 10th, 2024, on the Carol Piersol Stage at the Firehouse Theatre.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

Previews: SOUTHLAKE BY MIKE BYHAM at Script 2 Stage 2 Screen


Ben Rector and Cody Fry will be gracing the stage alongside the Minnesota Orchestra at Minnesota Orchestra Hall on June 15th and 16th, 2024. 

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