John Guare News

Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2024

Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.

Casts Set for Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2024

Red Bull Theater revealed the cast for its 2024 Short New Play Festival, featuring world premiere works by Madeleine George and Robert O’Hara.

Review: A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' at The Argyle Theatre

by Nicholas Pontolillo — May 29, 2024

What did our critic think of A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' AT THE ARGYLE THEATRE at The Argyle Theatre?

Rising Phoenix Repertory Announces Lina Patel As The Recipient Of The Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award

by A.A. Cristi — May 23, 2024

Lina Patel wins the Cornelia Street Playwriting Award for 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to contemporary theater.

Red Bull Theater Reveals Selections for Short New Play Festival 2024

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 23, 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL.

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 6, 2024

New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Pianist & Composer Natalie Tenenbaum Releases New Album 'Standard Repertoire, Vol. 1'

by A.A. Cristi — April 26, 2024

Natalie Tenenbaum is a composer, pianist, and music producer recognized equally on the stages of Carnegie Hall, SXSW and Broadway for breaking the boundaries between classical composition, popular storytelling, and improvisational jazz to create acoustic and electro-acoustic concert music for a wide

Southampton Arts Center to Presents TRU by Jay Pressor Allen in June

by Blair Ingenthron — April 20, 2024

Southampton Arts Center will present TRU by Jay Pressor Allen, directed by Will Pomerantz, and starring Patrick Christiano.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

by Nicole Rosky — April 19, 2024

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony.

Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2024

Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 26, 2024

Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble.

The Adobe Theater Presents VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2024

Catch the hilarious comedy VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE at THE ADOBE THEATER from April 19 to May 12, 2024.

La MaMa Experiments Play Reading Series to Present Paul Iacono's HIGH PRIEST

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 8, 2024

La MaMa's “Experiments Play Reading Series” will present the first public reading of Paul Iacono's new play HIGH PRIEST for one night only.

Christopher Durang to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 29, 2024

Playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of The Dramatists Guild's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Developmental Readings of BORDELLO THE MUSICAL Set For This Week

by Stephi Wild — February 27, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Bordello, The Musical, with book by Barbara Bellman and Joan Ross Sorkin, music by Emiliano Messiez, lyrics by Barbara Bellman, music direction by Steven Gross and directed by Will Pomerantz.