David Carpenter

Review: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN at Montalbán Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Dec 14, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern is an improv comedy extravaganza, with all kinds of madcap silliness on display.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Opens North American Tour In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025

The North American tour of Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern opened in Chicago on September 12, 2025, at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse. Running through September 28, the immersive, audience-driven show blends comedy, improv, and the spirit of the iconic role-playing game.

Review: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY SIDED TAVERN at The Kennedy Center
by Laurie Sara Oliver - Jul 28, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern is not just a play. It’s an active (albeit simplified) D&D campaign set in the Forgotten Realms. There is an expert Dungeon Master (Conner Marx) and a Tavern Keeper (Alex Stompoly) who serves as his partner in crime. The two of them manage live storytelling, special effects, and the rules of the game, which is played by a rotating cast of three player characters - and you. 

Anjali Bhimani and Aabria Iyengar Join Cast of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced casting for the upcoming Chicago engagement of Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern, including appearances by special guest stars Anjali Bhimani and Aabria Iyengar.

Interview: Theatre Life with David Carpenter
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 23, 2025

Today’s subject David Carpenter is currently living his theatre live as the Executive Producer and Creator of Dungeons and Dragons the Twenty-Sided Tavern. The show is currently playing in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center through August 3rd.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern Reveals North American Tour Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025

The entire cast from the NYC production of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern will hit the road for the first North American Tour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY SIDED TAVERN Tour Comes to San Diego
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

A Nederlander Presentation has announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern, based on the global roleplaying phenomenon Dungeons & Dragons, are now on sale.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Reveals Guest Stars for Final Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern has revealed the lineup of celebrity guests for its final weeks at Stage 42 in New York City. See who will be joining the cast and learn how to attend performances!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Releases Final Block of Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS has released a final block of tickets to the off-Broadway show at Stage 42 in New York City, playing now through mid-May. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Aabria Iyengar To Return to THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN as Guest Dungeon Master
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern will welcome back Aabria Iyenga, who will reprise her role as the “Spellcaster” this winter. Iyengar makes history as the production’s first Guest Dungeon Master. Learn more!

Travis McElroy Joins DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern for a Special Limited Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the immersive and interactive theater experience that brings the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game® to life like never before, has announced that famed podcaster, actor and New York Times bestselling author Travis McElroy will join the award-winning production this fall.

New Cast Members to Join DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

New cast members will be joining DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Learn how to purchase tickets.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern To Launch National Tour & Extends NYC Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

The live theatrical production DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern will soon launch a National Tour and a new block of tickets for the New York Production at Stage 42 in New York City through April 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024

Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024

See photos from opening night of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN to Offer $29 Tickets Through Rush & Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

The Off-Broadway live theatrical production Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern will launch an in-person rush and a digital lottery for all performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interactive DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Stage Show Will Arrive Off-Broadway This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2024

The first-ever officially licensed DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D) live theatrical production,  The Twenty-Sided Tavern, is coming to the stage this spring. We have all the details!

Cast Set for Zest Theatre's CAMP PHOENIX
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 16, 2024

David Carpenter and Duane Gooden will join a company of local youth cast members in Camp Phoenix, an all-new production for young people by Zest Theatre. 

PUFFS Off-Broadway Production and Filmed Version Recoups Investment and Production Costs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023

PUFFS, the hit Off-Broadway show and its filmed live performance, have successfully recouped their investment and production costs. Read more about how this comedic play has achieved financial success on and off the stage.

Donnie Wahlberg Stars in Chilling New Season of VERY SCARY PEOPLE on ID
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023

Through in-depth interviews and incredible archival footage, each two-hour episode of VERY SCARY PEOPLE will offer unprecedented and comprehensive insight into not only the twisted crimes of these individuals, but a glimpse into their background, possible motives, psyche and the investigations that subsequently brought them all to justice.