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Michael Urie, Mallory Portnoy & More Join Fault Line Theatre's IRONS IN THE FIRE Photo Michael Urie, Mallory Portnoy & More Join Fault Line Theatre's IRONS IN THE FIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2022

 Fault Line Theatre will continue the 2022 Season of Irons in the  Fire, the organization’s reading series of new plays in development, with God Save the Queer by Zackary Grady, directed by Portia Krieger and featuring Michael Urie (George), Mallory Portnoy (Charlotte), Keshav Moodliar (Tariq), Seth...


Playwrights Horizons Announces Commissions of New Work by Dave Harris, Mia Chung & Mo Photo Playwrights Horizons Announces Commissions of New Work by Dave Harris, Mia Chung & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2022

Playwrights Horizons has announced its most recent slate of commissioned artists, providing crucial support to today’s most imaginative writers, and to the realization of works that will shape the future of the American theater....


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Has Chosen Director Arpita Mukherjeeas Photo Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Has Chosen Director Arpita Mukherjeeas As This Season's Denham Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2020

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), today announced Director Arpita Mukherjee has been chosen as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of Raisins Not Virgins by Sharbari Zohra ...


TFANA's Production of WEDDING BAND Starring Brittany Bradford, Thomas Sadoski & More Photo TFANA's Production of WEDDING BAND Starring Brittany Bradford, Thomas Sadoski & More Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

TFANA has extended the run of Alice Childress’s Wedding Band, directed by Awoye Timpo, to May 22. (The production, which began previews April 28—postponed from an original date of April 23 due to two COVID-19 cases—was formerly set to close May 15)....


VIDEO: First Look at HOUSE OF JOY at San Diego Rep Photo VIDEO: First Look at HOUSE OF JOY at San Diego Rep
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2020

San Diego Repertory Theatre presents House of Joy, the fifth show in the theatre's 44th season. The production, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Sam Woodhouse, the theatre's Artistic Director, and Arpita Mukherjee, will run March 5 - 29, 2020, in San Diego REP's Lyceum Space Theatre....


The Dramatists Guild of America Has Announced Madhuri Shekar as the Recipient of the Photo The Dramatists Guild of America Has Announced Madhuri Shekar as the Recipient of the 2020 Lanford Wilson Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 03, 2020

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced that the recipient of the 2020 Lanford Wilson Award is Madhuri Shekar. The award will be presented at the Guild's annual awards ceremony on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Joe's Pub in New York....


Finalists/Semifinalists Revealed For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival Photo Finalists/Semifinalists Revealed For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2023

Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has revealed the semifinalists and finalists for the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival, which will be presented in a hybrid festival....


A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts Program and Young Conservatory Have Announced Lineup for Photo A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts Program and Young Conservatory Have Announced Lineup for Remainder of the 2019-20 season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2020

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced today the lineup of productions and cabaret performances for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, featuring students from A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program and Young Conservatory (YC). Single tickets for all productions and cabaret performanc...


Tunnel ft. Fugazi's Brendan Canty Shares New Single 'Vanilla' Photo Tunnel ft. Fugazi's Brendan Canty Shares New Single 'Vanilla'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022

In anticipation of the upcoming release their debut EP, the band is sharing the official video for the album's title track. Tunnel’s second single, “Vanilla” is just like the ‘90s mall-favorite scent in its purest form: lush, a little confusingly sexy, malty and lavish. Maxing out elegiacally with g...


Directors and Music Directors Announced For the 33rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Photo Directors and Music Directors Announced For the 33rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 19, 2021

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced this year’s directors and music directors for the 33rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which will be held on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, 2021....


San Diego Repertory Theatre to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for Photo San Diego Repertory Theatre to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2020

The leadership of San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today that the theatre has been approved for a $20,000 Art Works grant to support their production of House of Joy. Overall, the National Endowment for the Arts has approved 1,187 grants totaling $27.3 million in the first round...


NAATCO's QUEEN to Begin Performances the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre This Frida Photo NAATCO's QUEEN to Begin Performances the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2022

NAATCO will present the inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project, Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, which will begin performances Friday June 10th at the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53...


Musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, LIZARD BOY, and More Announced for Theatreworks 51st S Photo Musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, LIZARD BOY, and More Announced for Theatreworks 51st Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2021

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has postponed the opening of its 51st mainstage season to October 2021, with eight plays to be presented through August 2022....


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Unveils 2020-21 Season Photo TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Unveils 2020-21 Season
by A.A. Cristi - February 10, 2020

Theatre enthusiasts packed the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts tonight to hear Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley, incoming Artistic Director Tim Bond, and Executive Director Phil Santora of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley announce the lineup for the 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award-w...


Interview: Playwright Nandita Shenoy and ESSPY at NJ Rep Photo Interview: Playwright Nandita Shenoy and ESSPY at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - February 14, 2024

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) will kick off its 27th season with the world premiere of Nandita Shenoy’s ESSPY, directed by Peter J. Kuo.  The world premiere play will begin shows on February 22 and run through March 17....


TFANA's Production of WEDDING BAND Starring Brittany Bradford, Thomas Sadoski & More Photo TFANA's Production of WEDDING BAND Starring Brittany Bradford, Thomas Sadoski & More Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

TFANA has extended the run of Alice Childress’s Wedding Band, directed by Awoye Timpo, to May 22. (The production, which began previews April 28—postponed from an original date of April 23 due to two COVID-19 cases—was formerly set to close May 15)....


New Mexican Musical By Rising Musical Theater Composers Jaime Lozano & Florencia Cuen Photo New Mexican Musical By Rising Musical Theater Composers Jaime Lozano & Florencia Cuenca Opens At JACK
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2022

Rising musical theater composers Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca share the premiere of this Mexican musical about the death and disappearance of hundreds of women and girls in Ciudad Juárez, México....


James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silic Photo James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 53rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 53rd season to be presented October 2023 through June 2024....


NAATCO Announces QUEEN as Inaugural Production of NAATCO National Partnership Project Photo NAATCO Announces QUEEN as Inaugural Production of NAATCO National Partnership Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2022

NAATCO today announced the inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project: Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar....


The Rep Kicks Off New Season With HOUSE OF JOY By Madhuri Shekar, August 26- Septembe Photo The Rep Kicks Off New Season With HOUSE OF JOY By Madhuri Shekar, August 26- September 18
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2022

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is set to kick off its thrilling 2022-2023 mainstage season with the highly-anticipated House of Joy by Madhuri Shekar. Preview performances begin Friday, August 26, officially opening Friday, September 2 and running through September 18, 2022 at the Lore...


Anna Baryshnikov, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio & More to Star in A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Off-Broa Photo Anna Baryshnikov, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio & More to Star in A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2023

Signature Theatre will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s 2011 Obie Award-winning dark comedy A Bright New Boise, directed by Oliver Butler. See production dates and how to purchase tickets....


Theater Mu Will Host AAPI Generations Conference Photo Theater Mu Will Host AAPI Generations Conference
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2023

To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, Theater Mu's 30th anniversary season, and Asian American theater as a whole, we're bringing some of the field's luminaries to the Twin Cities in a weekend of artist talks, exhibits, our annual New Eyes play-reading festival, and more. Each event will be centered on ...


Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE Photo Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE
by Blair Ingenthron - April 27, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the third season of The Refocus Project, its multi-year project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon. This year's series of readings will feature Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights: Prince Gomolvilas, Velina Hasu Housto...


QUEEN Comes to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in March Photo QUEEN Comes to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in March
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2024

Two women dream of shattering academia’s glass ceiling and saving the bees in Queen, presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. The show will be presented March 6-31, 2024....


NAATCO Announces QUEEN as Inaugural Production of NAATCO National Partnership Project Photo NAATCO Announces QUEEN as Inaugural Production of NAATCO National Partnership Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2022

NAATCO today announced the inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project: Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar....






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