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[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Production, 2016
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[Off-Broadway]
PigPen Theatre Co./Soho Playhouse, 2012
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Video: Inside Rehearsal for The Old Man and The Old Moon at South Coast Repertory

Go inside rehearsals for South Coast Repertory's producton of The Old Man and The Old Moon, with book, music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co in this all-new video.
THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON Comes to South Coast Repertory Next Month

South Coast Repertory will return for a final summer at Mission San Juan Capistrano with The Old Man and The Old Moon, book, music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.  The Outside SCR offering, which performs outdoors under the stars, runs July 20-Aug. 11.
South Coast Repertory Announces Lineup For 26th PACIFIC PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL

Discover the lineup for the 26th Pacific Playwrights Festival at South Coast Repertory, showcasing new works from emerging playwrights. Featuring world-premiere productions of PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL and GALILEE, 34.
Interview: Pooya Mohseni And Joe Joseph Discuss Bringing the Characters and Story Of ENGLISH to life at The Old Globe

Pooya Mohseni and Joe Joseph on bringing ENGLISH, a funny and heartfelt show about language, identity, and being understood to life on stage at The Old Globe through February 25th.  
Exclusive: Cast Of Old Globe's ENGLISH On Favorite Classroom Memories

In an exclusive video, the cast of San Diego's Old Globe's production of English share with us what their favorite classroom memories are. English plays at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center through February 18, 2024.
Photos: Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

Let the circus begin! Rehearsals are officially underway for the upcoming Broadway musical Water for Elephants and BroadwayWorld was inside rehearsals with the cast. Check out photos from inside the big day!
Review: ENGLISH at The Old Globe

ENGLISH is a funny and contemplative play written by Sanaz Toossi that explores the vulnerability, and determination, of adults of a variety of ages in Iran who are learning English.  ENGLISH is playing at The Old Globe through February 25th.
Photos: Get A First Look At The Old Globe's Production of ENGLISH

Get a first look at San Diego's Old Globe's production of English. Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize, the Obie Award, and the Lucille Lortel Award, the play is written by Sanaz Toossi (Playwrights Horizons’ Wish You Were Here, Amazon Original’s A League of Their Own) and is directed by Arya Shahi (PigPen Theatre Co.).
Interview: Director Arya Shahi On The Old Globe's Production of ENGLISH

BroadwayWorld sat down with director Arya Shahi of  The Old Globe production of the critically-acclaimed play English.
The Old Globe Announces One-Week Extensions of ENGLISH, MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON â€" APT. 2B, And DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS

The Old Globe announces one-week extensions for three shows in 2024: 'English' by Sanaz Toossi, 'Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B' by Kate Hamill, and 'Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors' by Gordon Greenberg and Steven Rosen. Tickets for the extensions are now available at TheOldGlobe.org.
Cast & Creative Team Set for Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH at The Old Globe

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the critically-acclaimed play English. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the Drama League's Embrace the Season Gala

Just last night, the Drama League celebrated Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration, the venerated gala event amplifying the extraordinary productions gracing stages in New York City each season. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
FAT HAM, RIDE, and More Set For the Old Globe's 2024 Season

The Old Globe has announced its 2024 Season with a lineup of premieres and new adaptations. Learn more about the productions in the upcoming season here!
Photos: See Peppermint, Judy Kuhn, Nikki M. James & More at SING OUT FOR FREEDOM

xThe American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union presented their hybrid streaming and in-person Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert last night, Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).
Watch Peppermint, Laura Benanti & More Tonight at SING OUT FOR FREEDOM

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) will welcome both virtual and in-person audiences to enjoy Sing Out For Freedom TONIGHT, Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).
Laura Benanti, Nikki M. James, Ayodele Casel & More Join SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Concert

The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have announced performers and special guests set to join their hybrid streaming and in-person Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert on Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Nikki M. James, Philippa Soo and More Join NYCLU Artist Ambassadors Program

The NYCLU today announced the Artist Ambassadors class of 2021, a multidisciplinary partnership between the organization and New York’s vibrant performing arts community.
Joe's Pub Continues JOE'S PUB LIVE! With Divahn, Thurber Theater and More!

After last week's successful launch of JOE'S PUB LIVE!, Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, will continue itsa??free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City.
Review Roundup: THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX at Berkeley Repertory Theatre - What Did the Critics Think?

Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents PigPen Theatre Co's The Tale of Despereaux: A New Musical. Coming off a successful run at The Old Globe in San Diego, where it had its world premiere, The Tale of Despereaux, with book, lyrics, and music by PigPen Theatre Co. and directed by Marc Bruni and PigPen Theatre Co., began previews at Berkeley Rep on Thursday, November 21, 2019 and will run through Sunday, January 5, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at www.berkeleyrep.org or 510 647-2949.
BWW Review: THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX at Berkeley Repertory Theatre is PigPen Theatre Co.'s stunning re-imagining of the award-winning book and film.

BWW Review: THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX at Berkeley Repertory Theatre is PigPen Theatre Co.'s stunning re-imagining of the award-winning book and film.

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