The Public Theatre

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

Review: The Huntington's OEDIPUS EL REY Turns Tragedy Into Triumph
by R. Scott Reedy - May 20, 2026

Playwright Luis Alfaro aimed high when he decided to bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” from 429 BC into the 21st century with “Oedipus El Rey,” his contemporary retelling of the Greek tragedy set in a Los Angeles barrio.

Claybourne Elder to Join the Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Grammy and Drama Desk nominee Claybourne Elder will join the company of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway. Elder will appear in the role of Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.

Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - May 1, 2026

In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage. In 2022, Suffs opened on Broadway at the Public Theatre, and then kept marching to Broadway, and now it is marching across the US.

Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, and More Will Lead AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Muny announced the cast for its premiere production of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, starring James T. Lane, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, and Daniel Yearwood.

Broadway's Dale Soules Visits First Graders Theatre Study Program at PS 212
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Broadway and ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK star Dale Soules visited first grade Theatre Study students at PS 212 in Manhattan, discussing her role in THE MAGIC SHOW and performing 'Lion Tamer' for the class.

GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK Will Present New England Premiere at The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The Public Theatre will present the New England premiere of GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK, the true story of the first woman to solo-thru hike the Appalachian Trail, starring four-time Helen Hayes nominee Brigid Cleary.

Actors Theatre of Indiana to Present Free DIY Playwriting Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

Actors Theatre of Indiana's DIY Playwriting Workshop, part of its LAB Series, offers novice and experienced writers a chance to develop new scripts, culminating in a public reading by professional actors.

Videos: Watch Scenes From ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) at the Public Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 9, 2026

The Public Theatre has released videos of scenes from Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), which stars Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub, Susannah Perkins, and more. The play is written by playwright Anna Ziegler.

Kim David Smith Will Return to Joe's Pub with COMME UNE FOLLE in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Australian cabaret performer Kim David Smith, dubbed the 'male Marlene Dietrich' by The New York Times, returns to Joe's Pub on May 2 with torch songs arranged by musical director Tracy Stark.

Wallace Shawn & Deborah Eisenberg Step In for WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

Wallace Shawn and Deborah Eisenberg stepped in with three hours' notice for Hope Davis and Maria Dizzia, who are out due to illness, in WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS at Greenwich House Theater on April 1 and April 2.

Creative Cauldron Stage Will Host “Bold New Voices” Festival in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Creative Cauldron Stage has announced the launch of its “Bold New Voices” Festival, running from April 11th through May 9th, 2026.  The festival will offer audiences a unique opportunity to participate in the artistic process.

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Meet the Cast of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

UTA to Present Classic Rock Musical HAIR This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

UTA will present HAIR from April 2-12, exploring themes of protest and youth activism during the Vietnam War. The production features a collaborative team of students and faculty.

Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS to Extend Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026

Wallace Shawn’s What We Did Before Our Moth Days will be extended for a final two weeks. The production stars Hope Davis, Maria Dizzia, John Early, and Josh Hamilton.

US Premiere of WHIT'S END Will Come to The Public Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

The Public Theatre is set to host the U.S. premiere of WHIT'S END, a comedy that promises to dispel the winter gloom with laughter. This engaging production, opening in March 2026, offers audiences a chance to enjoy a light-hearted narrative filled with humor and wit. The show, which has garnered attention for its clever script and dynamic performances, is an ideal pick for those looking to brighten their spirits during the colder months. WHIT'S END is directed by a renowned team known for deliv

Review Roundup: Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

The critics are weighing in on Wallace Shawn’s new play, What We Did Before Our Moth Days, directed by André Gregor, running now at the Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow St). The production stars Hope Davis, Maria Dizzia, John Early, and Josh Hamilton. Read the reviews.

Review: Aimee Doherty Hits Homer with PENELOPE
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 24, 2026

At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by actor and playwright Kate Hamill, which moved back and forth between King Odysseus and Queen Penelope during a three-hour production with two intermissions.

Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS Extends Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Wallace Shawn’s new play, What We Did Before Our Moth Days, directed by André Gregory, will be extended for an additional two weeks through Sunday, May 10, at the Greenwich House Theater.