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Interview: Ken Ludwig Talks His Latest Project- DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 13, 2025

Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the true story of his parents' courtship during World War II in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE, signed, sealed, and delivered straight from the heart. Ken tells us all about the play and his process in the interview here.
SUGARCRAFT At 59E59 Theaters Partners with Ample Hills Creamery On Exclusive Ice Cream Flavor
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

No.11 Productions at 59E59 Theaters. Ample Hills Creamery, the Brooklyn-based company known for its playful and nostalgic flavors, will create a custom ice cream flavor for audiences to enjoy at the show.
Cast Set for Chisa Hutchinson's AMERIKIN at Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

PRIMARY STAGES will present Amerikin, written by Chisa Hutchinson and directed by Jade King Carroll. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: HEAVEN at Southwark Playhouse Borough Opens in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Fishamble will bring HEAVEN to Southwark Playhouse Borough for its London premiere next year. HEAVEN is written by Eugene O’Brien and directed by Fishamble artistic director Jim Culleton. Watch an all new trailer here!
Photos: Meet The Company of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 23, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre and Shadowland Stages present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at 59E59 Theaters, directed by Stephen Nachamie. The production stars Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser. The company met the press this week. Check out our photos from the event. 
Review: SMALL at GSP-Robert Montano’s Fascinating Story Comes to Life
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 21, 2025

'SMALL,' Robert Montano’s autobiographical depiction of his experiences as a young man, is simply performance perfection.
THE BLUE WHALE World Premiere to be Presented at The Shawnee Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-fifth season, will present the world premiere of The Blue Whale. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Citadel Theatre's I AND YOU Begins In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Cast and production team have been announced for Citadel Theatre’s upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU. I AND YOU will open on Friday, February 21, 2025.
George Street Playhouse Presents SMALL Beginning In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced SMALL, a Penguin Rep Theatre production written and performed by Robert Montano (The Steel Man), and directed by Jessi D. Hill (Daniel's Husband).
The Civilians Reveal 14th Annual R&D Group and 2024/25 Next Forever Commissions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

 The Civilians  announced the newest members of The R&D Group, as well as the season’s commissions for The Next Forever. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
Primary Stages Unveils 2024/2025 Cohorts of Writers Groups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

PRIMARY STAGES has revealed the 2024/2025 cohorts of the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group and the Echoes Writers Group. Learn more about the groups and about the plays the have been produced.
MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY Extends at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

Luna Stage's New York premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader's Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith, opens tonight! The production has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets.
HEAVEN Makes London Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Fishamble will bring HEAVEN to Southwark Playhouse Borough for its London premiere next year.  Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!
Extension Begins Tonight For Jenny Lyn Bader's MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

Previews begin tonight for Luna Stage's New York premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader's Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith! Learn more and see
Interview: Christian Hege in ALEXANDER KLAUS, THE ONE-LEGGED SHOEMAKER MAN at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 10, 2024

'Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man' is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters through December 22nd.  Directed by Jenny Mercein, it is written and performed by Christian Hege.
New Light Theater Project to Present ROOM 1214 Talkback Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

New Light Theater Project, in association with Lynn Bartner-Wiesel and Elisha Wiesel, will present a talkback series for the world premiere production of ROOM 1214, a new docudrama play by Michelle Kholos Brooks. Learn how to attend.
New Light Theater Project's World Premiere Of ROOM 1214 Opens Tonight At 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

New Light Theater Project's world premiere production of ROOM 1214 opens tonight! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Playwright Cyndy A. Marion and THISTLES at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 19, 2024

Cyndy A. Marion's 'Thistles' is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters, produced by White Horse Theater Company in association with Anthony W. Lopez. The show will be on the Upper East Side stage through December 1st. 
Hope for Off-Off-Broadway: How The Tank Is Defying the Odds
by Cara Joy David - Nov 18, 2024

Rumors of the death of off-off-Broadway have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (the organizing entity, such that there is one, of off-off-Broadway companies) will tell you it has more members than it did twenty years ago. However, there is no doubt that things feel dire.
THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.

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