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Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.

67th Obie Awards to Give Winners Grants in Lieu of Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


In lieu of the Obie annual awards ceremony, the American Theatre Wing will instead dedicate funds to the support and growth of the artists, by bestowing winners with grants ranging from $1,000-5,000.

Roundabout Now Accepting Applications for Directing Fellowship & Directors Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


Roundabout Theatre Company is now accepting applications for two of the institution’s signature Artists-in-Residence programs. Learn details and see how to apply!

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024


Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.

Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2024


Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative (AOI), an acclaimed initiative to commission and present new American operas, on January 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. T

Interview: Breaking Limits, Genres, and Borders - Ji Woo Jung Talks About Pursuing an Artistic Career in America as A South Korean National
by Da Young Leem - Jan 11, 2024


As a South Korean theatregoer living in South Korea, I have always been interested in artists of Asian nationalities pursuing their artistic careers on Broadway. Whenever I heard more and more stories of artists of foreign nationalities who had already coursed amazing paths with their professional careers, I felt more connected to Broadway and American culture in general, even though I have been living in Korea for most of my life.

Roundabout's 2024-2025 Season Will Include New Orleans-Style PIRATES OF PENZANCE with Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce, YELLOW FACE Starring Daniel Dae Kim, and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2024


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Check out all of the details here!

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

San Francisco Opera Presents Gordon Getty With The Spirit Of The Opera Award
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023


At the conclusion of San Francisco Opera's December 9 fall season final performance of The Elixir of Love, the Company honored composer and philanthropist Gordon Getty in an onstage ceremony.

West Coast Premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring's KAIROS to be Presented at East West Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


East West Players has revealed the inaugural production of its upcoming 2024 Season. Kairos, by playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring will perform at East West Players’ David Henry Hwang Theater.

World Renowned Composer Huang Ruo Premieres Multimedia Opera, ANGEL ISLAND At BAM, January 11-13
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2023


Experience the NY premiere of Huang Ruo's multimedia opera, ANGEL ISLAND, at BAM. This powerful requiem honors the untold stories of Chinese immigrants. Don't miss this captivating production from Jan 11-13.

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023


Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES
by Joshua Wright - Dec 14, 2023


Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023


Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

The 4th YALE IN HOLLYWOOD Fest Concludes And Announces Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023


Yale in Hollywood Fest concludes its 4th annual global edition and announces award winners. Justin Noble receives the Career Achievement Award and Cory Finley is named Visionary of the Year. The festival also recognizes outstanding short films in various categories. The event concludes with the announcement of 2024's festival dates.

David Rockwell, Brian Anthony Moreland & More to be Honored at Theatre Communications Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


Theatre Communications Group's 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories will honor ​architect and designer David Rockwell, Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland, director Schele Williams, and The Shubert Foundation.

Cole Escola's OH, MARY! to be Presented at the Lucille Lortel Theatre This January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


A limited Off-Broadway engagement will be presented of Oh, Mary!, a new and ridiculous comedy written by and starring Cole Escola (in their Off Broadway debut), the award-winning, viral writer and comedian known for “Search Party,” “The Other Two,” and more.

Best Broadway Shows in 2024; What's Coming!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 6, 2024


Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!

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