Aphra Behn

New Book 'Seething Lane' Explores Theatre Royal Drury Lane and King Charles II's Mistresses
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Historian Jack Jewers' debut novel Seething Lane follows Samuel Pepys through a murder mystery set in Restoration London, weaving in the history of Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the influence of King Charles II's mistresses on the city.

Review: OR, at Constellation Theatre Company
by Laurie Sara Oliver - May 21, 2026

Writers have a somewhat embarrassing tendency to glorify the act of writing. There are too many author protagonists to count. Liz Duffy Adams leans into this trend with a tasteful sense of irony in her 2009 play, OR. She picked an interesting subject for the task with Aphra Behn. 

Expand the Canon Will Release Classic Monologue Collection by Historic Women Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Expand the Canon announced a debut monologue collection featuring 100+ classical pieces from plays by women between 1640 and 1987, spanning 34 playwrights across 15 countries, edited by Artistic Director Emily Lyon.

OperaQ to Premiere LA MAUPIN, a New Queer Opera Film in Toronto
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

OperaQ will present the premiere of LA MAUPIN, a queer opera film celebrating the life of Julie d'Aubigny. The event includes a live performance and a screening on March 14 at the Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre, followed by a month-long digital streaming.

Damon Daunno, Andy Grotelueschen and More to Star in THE ROVER at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Red Bull Theater has revealed details of the next presentation of the all new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings. Red Bull’s Revelation Readings series will continue with The Rover.

INVIERNO by José Cruz González to Kick Off Red Bull Theater Revelation Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has revealed details of the first presentation of the all new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online). 

Review: OR at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Sep 26, 2025

A modern day Restoration Comedy with a contemporary gender fluid  slant takes to the stage in  Liz Duffy Adams' play OR, now playing at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre. This polished production brings a modern day sensibility to a 17th century comedy of sorts. Adams pens a play that while set in the late 1600's, carries 21st century morals and social commentary. She blurs the lines between a  predestined dichotomy of living by 'either-or' constraints. Must someone be 100% chaste or else a whore, is there only good without a trifle bad in everyone. And does a play need to have an 'or' subtitle. Needless to say, everything is not a black and white situation.

Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!

DR. KORCZAK AND THE CHILDREN to Open at Head Trick Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Aug 3, 2025

Dr. Korczak and the Children will run at Head Trick Theatre from August 14 through August 24. The show is written by Erwin Sylvanus, translated by George E. Wellwarth, and directed by Rebecca Maxfield. 

Video: Michael Urie Recalls Acting With Jessica Chastain While at Juilliard
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025

On a recent visit to Live with Kelly and Mark, Broadway alum Michael Urie opened up about his time as a student at Juilliard and what it was like sharing the stage with future Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain. Watch the interview now!

Review: SATE’S APHRA BEHN FESTIVAL at The Chapel
by James Lindhorst - Apr 6, 2025

Three novice directors were given the opportunity to collaborate with aspiring playwrights at this weekend’s Aphra Behn Festival. The 9th Annual Festival, produced by Slightly Askew Theatre Company’s (SATE’s) Rachel Tibbetts and Ellie Schwetye, included works penned by Dylan Malloy, Meredith Lyons, and Aurora Behlke.  

Kat Rose-Martin Joins The Stephen Joseph Theatre on 18-Month Attachment
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

The Stephen Joseph Theatre will welcome playwright Kat Rose-Martin on attachment for 18 months. Learn more about Kat and find out what her plans are at the theatre here!

Robert Bathurst Will Return in JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

Robert Bathurst will once again star in the immersive production of Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, performed in his favourite Soho haunt, the legendary Coach and Horses pub.

3RD ANNUAL BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Streams New Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.

Review: THE LUCKY CHANCE at Head Trick Theatre
by Jessica Tabak - Nov 19, 2024

What did our critic think of THE LUCKY CHANCE at Head Trick Theatre?

KING LEAR Now Onstage at Island Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Island Shakespeare Festival will present KING LEAR and THE LUCKY CHANCE outdoors on Whidbey Island through Sept. 8.

THE LUCKY CHANCE Now Open At Island Shakespeare Festival On Whidbey Island
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2024

Experience outdoor classical theater with Island Shakespeare Festival's production of THE LUCKY CHANCE on Whidbey Island.

Spotlight: ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL at Whidbey Island
by BWW Special Offer - Jul 24, 2024

TWO rarely-staged reasons to visit Whidbey Island this summer!

Red Bull Theater Continues Its 20th Anniversary Festival With OR, WHAT SHE WILL By Liz Duffy Adams
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2024

Red Bull Theater has announced details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival: OR, WHAT SHE WILL by Liz Duffy Adams, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.

Santino Fontana & More to Star in THE ROVER at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival, The Rover by Aphra Behn, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. Learn how to purchase tickets!