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.
Theater Press Agent David Gersten Passes Away at 67
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
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.
Review: SILENT SKY at ICT Rep At The Dome In Exploration Place
by Paula Makar - Jan 24, 2026
I had never been to the Dome at Exploration Place, and I want to tell you that seeing Silent Sky in this setting was magical. The breathtaking 180 degree projections, by Jordan Slusher, wrapped around and hugged the actors and the audience, immersing us completely in the world of the play. What an excellent idea for this site specific performance!
James Still Named Winner of 2026 Stanley Drama Award for HAUNT ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Wagner College Theatre has revealed that James Still is the winner of the 2026 Stanley Drama Award for, Haunt Me. As fiction and reality blur onstage, Haunt Me becomes a surreal, compassionate exploration of identity, memory, and creation.
COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA Comes to American Blues Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
American Blues Theater will continue its 40th anniversary season with the reimagined classic Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge and directed by Associate Artistic Director Elyse Dolan.
Qui Nguyen Will Be Honored At The 2026 William Inge Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Emmy Award-winning writer and playwright Qui Nguyen will be honored at the 2026 WILLIAM INGE THEATRE FESTIVAL in Independence, Kansas. Nguyen will receive the William Inge Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award in recognition of his impact on contemporary storytelling.
William Inge's PICNIC to be Presented at Wagner College Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
This fall, Wagner College Theatre is inviting audiences to experience the emotional heat and quiet longing of William Inge's PICNIC, a timeless American classic that unfolds on a sweltering Labor Day in a small Kansas town.