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Review: The Outrageously Hilarious FAT HAM Opens at The Black Rep
by James Lindhorst - May 23, 2026

The Black Rep’s production shows why Fat Ham was a hot ticket both on and off Broadway. Ijames hilarious script takes on socially relevant topics in his updated retelling of Hamlet. Geovonday Jones sharp direction and the cast’s dynamic comedic portrayals make this a show that cannot be missed
HIGH RISK WARD by Jamie Wax to Get NYC Reading By The Hanover Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

The Hanover Theatre will present a 29-hour staged reading of HIGH RISK WARD, a new play by Jamie Wax set in 1963 Louisiana, featuring two-time Tony nominee Johanna Day. The invite-only NYC presentations are directed by Livy Scanlon.
Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Crowdfunds Cast Recording Ahead of New York Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is crowdfunding for its upcoming cast recording. The children's musical features a book by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan.
Photos: Isa Briones & Sepideh Moafi Announce the Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the announcement ceremony and you can check out photos here!
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Video: Watch Isa Briones & Sepideh Moafi Announce the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2026

Isa Briones (Just in Time, The Pitt) and Sepideh Moafi (New Born, The Pitt) hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Watch in this video.
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi Will Announce 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Isa Briones (Just in Time, The Pitt) and Sepideh Moafi (New Born, The Pitt) will host the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations this month.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Stage PRIMARY TRUST in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Primary Trust,” a gentle and inspiring exploration of friendship, courage, and new beginnings, from April 14 through May 2.
WALDEN Comes to ArtsWest in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

ArtsWest will present WALDEN by Amy Berryman directed by Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright. WALDEN performs at ArtsWest from April 9 – May 3, 2026. Learn more here!
USM Theatre to Debut ALL IN THE TIMING at Tony Shalhoub Theater in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

The USM Department of Theatre will present its first production in the newly-renovated Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater, All in the TIming, Six One-Act Plays.
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled'
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2026

With the Justice Department's recent release of the Epstein Files, certain individuals have been implicated in the 3.5 million emails that were made public on Janury 30. One of them in the theatre community was playwright Lauren Gunderson, who is named 9 times in the files.
ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Interests of Playwright Marsha Norman
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties, the global company that invests in, acquires, and manages literary estates, has acquired the literary interests of Marsha Norman.
Jeremy O. Harris Released After Arrest in Japanese Airport for Alleged Drug Smuggling
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris has been released after spending three weeks in custody on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into Japan. Learn more here!
Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japanese Airport for Alleged Drug Smuggling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Jeremy O. Harris was arrested last month at an airport in Japan on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country. Harris was stopped by a customs officer who discovered MDMA.
Wesley Taylor and More to Star in HOLIDAY at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Goodman Theatre’s Centennial 25/26 Season will continue with Holiday, adapted by the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg in a contemporary reimagining of Philip Barry’s classic Roaring Twenties love story
Cast and Creative Team Set for WALDEN at Premiere Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Premiere Stages will present the New Jersey Premiere of Walden by Amy Berryman in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. See who is starring and learn more!
Jeremy O. Harris's SLAVE PLAY to Make Canadian Premiere Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

This September, the 25.26 Canadian Stage Berkeley season will kick off with the Canadian Premiere of one of Jeremy O. Harris’ SLAVE PLAY. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: AFTER-PLAY Is Back on Stage, at YCP TheaterWorks
by Bruce Apar - Jun 20, 2025

How are conversations about death humorous? Ah, leave it to a trouper like Anne Meara to turn that trick, and she does so quite craftily. In this production, she is abetted by a strongly committed cast and director to bring her vision home with impact.

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