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Interview: Stage Right’s Robert Cooperman of BEFORE THEY WERE GODS at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Mar 7, 2025

Robert Cooperman may not remember her first name, but he is forever grateful to Mrs. Barlas, the Jamaica (N.Y.) High School English teacher who introduced  him to playwright Eugene O’Neill.
ROCKY HORROR SHOW, OEDIPUS with Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Included in Roundabout's New Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2025-2026 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Stars joining the lineup include Kelli O'Hara, Rose Burn, Patrick Page, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and more. Check out the full season details here.
BOOK OF DAYS Will Play at Wichita Community Theatre
by Paula Makar - Mar 2, 2025

Acclaimed by Frank Rich as 'a writer who illuminates the deepest dramas of American life with poetry and compassion,' Lanford Wilson is one of the most esteemed contemporary American playwrights of our time. Nowhere is this more evident than in his latest play, Book of Days, which has won the Best Play Award from the American Theater Critics Association. 
Second Stage Theater Reveals New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Second Stage Theater’s Board of Trustees, has revealed that over the last year, nine new Trustees were appointed to the Second Stage Theater Board. Learn more about the trustees!
TXST SoTDF Will Host 23rd Annual New American Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Texas State's School of Theatre, Dance and Film (SoTDF) invites all playwrights from across the country to submit for the 23rd celebration of new American theatre via the rebranded New American Play Festival at Texas State.
Michael Hagins' THE SENATOR SPEAKS to Premiere At ATA in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

 The Senator Speaks will be presented at the American Theatre of Actors, a new play, written and directed by Michael Hagins. Learn more.
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, just celebrated opening night for its searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
A DRIVING BEAT Comes to FIM in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere production of A Driving Beat by Jordan Ramirez Puckett at FIM Elgood Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
Photos: FOOL FOR LOVE Now on Stage At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Get a first look at photos here! 
Christina Anderson & Mfoniso Udofia to Receive the 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has revealed the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards in the amount of $100,000 each. Learn more!
Video: FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, is now playing. Watch a trailer in the video here!
Martin McDonagh's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE to be Presented at Irish Heritage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Irish Heritage Theatre  will present its March production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
BWW Q&A: Caroline Neff on FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present a searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.
Interview: Keiko Green of EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Jan 22, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with playwright Keiko Green about her anime-infused adventure comedy 'Exotic Deadly: Or The MSG Play' making its Northern California premiere at San Francisco Playhouse January 30 to March 8.
TheatreSquared Awarded American Theatre Wing Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

TheatreSquared has received a $100,000 grant from the American Theatre Wing's National Theatre Company Grants program. Along with TheatreSquared, four other theater companies were recognized.
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Comes to the Gamm
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

The Gamm will present Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy-drama Between Riverside and Crazy. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Photos: FOOL FOR LOVE In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released photos from inside rehearsal for Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.
The American Theatre Wing Unveils Recipients of the 2024 National Theatre Company Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of ATW’s National Theatre Company Grants program. Learn more about the recipients and about the program!
Steppenwolf Theatre To Present Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present a revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025.
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!

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