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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.

Theater Masters Honors Playwright Heidi Schreck With Standing Ovation Award
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Theater Masters presented playwright Heidi Schreck with its Standing Ovation Award, recognizing her contributions to American theatre, including WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, which earned two Tony nominations and a Pulitzer Prize finalist nod.

American Theater Group to Host SPOTLIGHT ON NJ Play Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

American Theater Group will present its Spotlight on NJ Play Reading Series, featuring three plays by New Jersey playwrights. The series offers audiences a chance to hear new works in development.

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!

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.

Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!

ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE Cast and Creative Team Revealed for Chicago Run
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The Metal Shop Performance Lab and JunkHeart announced the full cast and creative team for Alice Birch's ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE, directed by Alex Mallory at Redtwist Theatre in Chicago.

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.

Eboni Booth, Roger Q. Mason and More to Headline PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference, themed 'Democracy in Action,' will feature new works by Roger Q. Mason and more, plus an interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth, across Philadelphia and New York City.

THE PROM to Open at Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Connecticut Theatre Company will present The Prom, with book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin and music by Matthew Sklar, at the historic Repertory Theatre in New Britain. Tickets start at $26.

Premiere Stages at Kean University To Present Three New Plays for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.

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.

Photos: 1536 At Ambassadors Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Production images have been released for 1536, the play by Ava Pickett now running in London’s West End. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, the production explores female friendship in Tudor England.

Five World Premieres Set For Woolly Mammoth Theatre 2026–2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season, the first curated by incoming Artistic Director Reggie D. White, featuring five world-premiere plays by five playwrights making their Woolly Mammoth debuts.

The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.

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.

Interview: Theatre Life with Lauren M. Gunderson
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 23, 2026

Today’s subject Lauren M. Gunderson is a prime example of an artist living her theatre life to the absolute fullest. She has had the honor of being the most produced playwright in this country three times and shows so signs of letting up with her always superb creative output. One of her latest projects is the world premiere of  I And You The Musical which is in performance at Olney Theatre Center through May 24th. The show is based on her play of the same name, which was part of a Rolling world premiere that played at Olney Theatre Center in 2015.

Gabriel Byrne Joins Geraldine James in 45 YEARS Stage Premiere
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2026

Gabriel Byrne joins Geraldine James in the world stage premiere of 45 Years, from the film by Andrew Haigh, adapted for the stage by Hannah Patterson, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah and running at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre

Photos: 1536 in Rehearsal at the Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from 1536, the historical drama with a modern edge at the Ambassadors Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more here!