Michael Shannon News

Photos: PEN PALS Opens With Nancy McKeon and Johanna Day

by Bruce Glikas — December 12, 2024

Pen Pals, the new play by Michael Griffo, officially opened off-Broadway at The Theatre at St.

Video: Exclusive Clip of 'Alone' from Apocalyptic Musical Film THE END

by Josh Sharpe — December 10, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip of Alone from The End, the new apocalyptic musical fantasy film starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon.

Photos: A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK in Rehearsal at Union Square DR2 Theatre

by Stephi Wild — December 4, 2024

A Guide for the Homesick, a gripping play by Ken Urban, will make its return to the stage under the direction of Shira Milikowsky.

Betty Gilpin Will Succeed Cole Escola in OH, MARY! on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — December 3, 2024

Oh, Mary! has found its next Mary! Emmy Award-nominated actor Betty Gilpin, best known for “Glow,” and Netflix’s upcoming “American Primeval”, will take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Nia Vardalos, Mary Beth Peil & More Join PEN PALS Rotating Cast

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 21, 2024

A rotating cast schedule has been revealed for Pen Pals' Off-Broadway run at the Theatre at St.

Video: Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon, & More Star in Trailer for Apocalyptic Musical Film THE END

by Josh Sharpe — November 4, 2024

NEON has debuted the trailer for The End, the upcoming apocalyptic musical fantasy film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer and starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon.

Actor Michael Shannon to Read Kafka's Work at 92NY Poetry Center

by A.A. Cristi — October 24, 2024

Actor Michael Shannon will perform a reading of Kafka's works at 92NY on October 29.

Johanna Day and Nancy McKeon Will Lead PEN PALS Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 24, 2024

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the producers of Pen Pals, the new play by Michael Griffo, have announced its New York City debut at The Theatre at St.

Johanna Day and Nancy McKeon to Star in PEN PALS at St. Clement's Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 23, 2024

Pen Pals, the new play by Michael Griffo, will have its New York City debut at The Theatre at St.

Darko Tresnjak to Direct World Premiere of Taylor Mac's PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 22, 2024

Theatre for a New Audience has named Darko Tresnjak as director of the world premiere of Prosperous Fools.

McKinley Belcher III and Uly Schlesinger to Star in A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 16, 2024

McKinley Belcher III and Uly Schlesinger are set to star in the Off-Broadway production of A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK, exploring themes of friendship and trauma.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and More Set For The Almeida Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 20, 2024

The Almeida Theatre has announced five new productions including Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall's new production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Lennie James.

Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2024

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.