THE SILENCE AND THE NOISE and BIRDCATCHER to Tour UK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Papatango Theatre Company and Pentabus announced a new collaboration to produce and tour two world premieres by prize-winning playwrights Tom Powell and Laura Waldren to venues across the UK.
Cast and Creative Team Set for MALA ARIA at Premiere Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University revealed the cast and creative team for Mala Aria, a new play by Gloria Majule, directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, featuring Nazira Cisse, Shiro Kihagi, Eugene Nesmith, and Anita Welch-Smith.
JAW New Play Festival To Return At Portland Center Stage
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026
Portland Center Stage announced the 26th annual JAW New Play Festival at The Armory. This year’s festival features readings of four dynamic new plays in development by local and national writers, a showcase of short works from up-and-coming teen playwrights, inspiring Community Artist Labs, and a wide array of Press Play community events.
Heidi Schreck Receives Theater Masters' Standing Ovation Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
Playwright and actor Heidi Schreck, best known for What the Constitution Means to Me, received Theater Masters' Standing Ovation Award at a ceremony in New York City, with speakers including playwright Annie Baker.
Photos: LADY DISDAIN Now Playing at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels. Performances will continue through June. Check out the photos here!
WAM Theatre Announces 2026 Summer Programming
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026
WAM Theatre has announced its 2026 summer programming, featuring the return of the Fresh Takes Play Reading Series at Ventfort Hall and the launch of the Fertile Ground New Works Residency Program at the ’62 Center.