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American Blues Theater Names Ken Urban Recipient of the 2024 Blue Ink Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

American Blues Theater has announced the recipient of the 2024 Blue Ink Award is Ken Urban for his play The Conquered. As part of the award, Urban receives a $3,000 cash prize, a staged reading at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further develop his script with American Blues Theater.

Terry Spencer Hesser And Dexter Bullard Unite To Bring CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS Back To Chicago, November 24 - January 7
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2023

Terry Spencer Hesser's hilarious and insightful play “Christmas With Elvis” returns to Chicago after 32 years in a production directed by Dexter Bullard at Chopin Theatre Nov. 24 - Jan. 7.

CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS By Terry Spencer Hesser is Coming to Chopin Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

Get ready to laugh and be moved by the revival of 'Christmas With Elvis' by Terry Spencer Hesser at Chopin Theatre in Chicago.

CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS By Terry Spencer Hesser To Run At November 24- January 7
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

Terry Spencer Hesser's hilarious and insightful play “Christmas With Elvis” returns to Chicago after 32 years in a production directed by Dexter Bullard at Chopin Theatre Nov. 24 - Jan. 7.

American Blues Theater Celebrates Kristoffer Diaz, Winner of 2023 Blue Ink Festival of New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2023

Discover the talented playwright, Kristoffer Diaz, as he is honored as the winner of the 2023 Blue Ink Festival of New Plays by American Blues Theater. Learn more about the festival and the exciting future of Diaz's work in this insightful article.

American Blues Theater Hosts the 2023 Blue Ink Festival of New Plays in August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents the 2023 Blue Ink Festival of new plays, featuring four staged readings of works by the 2023 Blue Ink Award winner and featured finalists.

Brown/Trinity Rep Presents WOLF PLAY Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2022

The Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company MFA Programs in Acting and Directing present Wolf Play by Hansol Jung, directed by Carol Ann Tan. This production runs from January 27 through February 5, 2023 at the Pell Chafee Performance Center on 87 Empire St. in Providence.

Michael Shannon and Sophia Lillis Will Lead Reading of WE WILL NOT BE SILENT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022

Two-time Academy Award nominee and Tony Award nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road, The Shape of Water) and Sophia Lillis (It, Dungeons & Dragons) will star in a reading of the new play We Will Not Be Silent by David Meyers.

Encore Performance of DOG Announced This Month
by Grace Cutler - Jul 10, 2022

Multiple award-winning Fringe Veteran, Ben Moroski (Playwright/Actor), presented the World Premiere drama of DOG.  Directed by Jordan Shappell.  After a Sold Out run at the Broadwater Theatre, an additional Encore Performance has just been added, July 30, 2022, at 8:00PM   

DOG by Ben Moroski to Present World Premiere at the BROADWATER STAGE
by Marissa Tomeo - May 4, 2022

Multiple award-winning Fringe Veteran, Ben Moroski (Playwright/Actor), presents the World Premiere drama of DOG.  Directed by Jordan Shappell.  Opening June 5th at the Broadwater Theatre (1078 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA. 90038), there are five performances.   

Legendary Actor Ed Asner Dies at 91
by Team BWW - Aug 29, 2021

Legendary actor, activist and philanthropist Ed Asner passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, surrounded by family at 91.

The Theatre School at DePaul University Announces New Two-Year MFA Acting Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2021

The Theatre School has reviewed and modified the curriculum of the current MFA Acting program to make the change from a three-year program to a two-year program. The faculty adapted the curriculum to include courses that will propel graduates into the ever-changing entertainment industry.

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: LINDA VISTA by Tracy Letts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Tracy Letts. Today's play, Linda Vista!

Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites for Second Stage's All-Star Bowling Classic!
by Katherine Lee - Feb 11, 2020

Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebrated its annual All-Star Bowling Classic.  For over 30 years, stars of stage and screen have come out to bowl in support of Second Stage's award-winning seasons and to assist the theatre in its fund-raising efforts.

BWW Flashback: LINDA VISTA Concludes Broadway Run Today
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Linda Vista, by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County), concludes its Broadway run today, November 10, at the Hayes Theatre.

TV: Tracy Letts & Company Celebrate Opening Night of LINDA VISTA on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 11, 2019

The Hayes Theatre was the place to be last night as Linda Vista, by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County), officially opened on Broadway. Linda Vista is a brutally comedic look at Wheeler, a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral.

Photo Coverage: LINDA VISTA Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 11, 2019

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway this season with Linda Vista, a brutally comedic look at Wheeler, a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral. LINDA VISTA will play a strictly limited 8-week engagement, officially opening last night, October 10, at the Hayes Theatre. We're taking you inside the after party at The Ribbon below!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for LINDA VISTA
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 11, 2019

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway this season with Linda Vista, a brutally comedic look at Wheeler, a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral. LINDA VISTA will play a strictly limited 8-week engagement, officially opening last night, October 10, at the Hayes Theatre. We're taking you to the red carpet below!

BWW Review: Abrasive, Insensitive Men Need Lovin', Too in Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA
by Michael Dale - Oct 11, 2019

If there ever was a demand for greater representation on Broadway stages for straight, single, cisgender white guys in their 50s who are insensitive to the women he manages to date and have sex with, Tracy Letts' Linda Vista would surely fill the void. A sort of 21st Century toxic male take on Paddy Chayefsky's classic 'Marty', Letts' new one has its funny moments, and maybe even a bit of poignancy here and there, but is it worth spending nearly three hours watching some full-of-himself average lug continually screw up his romantic opportunities?

Review Roundup: Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2019

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway with Linda Vista, opening night!