Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

Photos: First Look at Urbanite Theatre's THE BURDENS

Urbanite Theatre will begin its 2022/23 Season with a twisted and inventive dark comedy, The Burdens by Matt Schatz, from October 22 - November 27, 2022. The Burdens, directed by Urbanite Theatre Artistic Director Brendan Ragan, will follow a set of clumsy siblings plotting to address a problematic grandfather. Check out the photos here.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center to Host the 17th Annual Young Playwrights Festival

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the five featured playwrights and 14 honorable mention guest playwrights who will be taking part in the upcoming 17th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, to be held from May 13-15, 2022 on the organization’s Waterford campus.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Declares Winner of 2022 New Play Contest

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization’s 2021-2022 New Play Contest, Lisa Langford, for her play The Breakfast at the Bookstore. As the winning playwright, Ms. Langford will receive a $500 honorarium and a staged reading of her script will be featured in this season’s Public PlayTime series.

Applications Open For Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's CABARET FELLOWS

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the Cabaret & Performance Conference Fellows Program. The professional program, helmed by Artistic Director John McDaniel, will take place August 10-20, 2022 on the O'Neill's seaside campus.

City Theatre at Sacramento City College Stages DECISION HEIGHT

City Theatre at Sacramento City College completes its 2021-22 season with the smart, emotional, and witty World War II production Decision Height by Meredith Dayna Levy. Lori Ann DeLappe-Grondin will direct the play about the often-overlooked heroes of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The production opens Thursday, April 28, and plays through Saturday, May 7. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on April 28, 29, 30, May 4, 5 and 6 and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 and Saturday, May 7.

Michael Douglas Announces $1 Million Gift to Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

In a very special moment of the evening, O’Neill alumnus and former Monte Cristo Award recipient, Michael Douglas presented Mr. White with his honor.  Mr. Douglas also announced that he is making a $1 million gift to the O’Neill, and challenged the audience and supporters to match the gift to support the O’Neill’s operations.

Photos: Michael Douglas, Joshua Henry & More at Eugene O'Neill's Theatre Center's 21st Monte Cristo Awards

Last night in New York City, Michael Douglas and Joshua Henry attended the Eugene O’Neill’s Theatre Center’s  21st Monte Cristo Awards which honored George C. White.

The Burry Fredrik Foundation Marks 10 Years Of Support For Connecticut's Non-Profit Professional Producing Theaters

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Burry Fredrik Foundation championing the growth and continuing health of Connecticut's non-profit professional producing theaters. Since 2012, the Foundation has granted over $3 million to a dozen Connecticut theaters with a proven track record of accomplishments. In 2022, $500,000 will be awarded. The Foundation was established by Burry Fredrik (1925-2012), a Tony Award-winning producer and noted director, who lived in Weston, CT.

Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff, Joshua Henry, and More Set For Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center's Monte Cristo Award Gala

The evening will feature performances and remarks by Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff, Joshua Henry, Tom Kitt, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Tyler Bunch, Scott Richards, Paulette Haupt, Ellie Ellsworth and others.  

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center to Open Knight Fellow Applications For National Critics Institute

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced that it will begin accepting applications for a limited number of open John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fellowships in its 2022 National Critics Institute cohort.

Applications Are Open For Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Cabaret & Performance Conference Junior Fellows Program

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is accepting applications for the Cabaret & Performance Conference Junior Fellows Program through March 18.

Zachary Noah Piser & Jane Bruce to Lead 15th Season of NYTB New Works Series

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 15th season of its award-winning New Works Series on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7PM ET at Theaterlab (357 W 36th St, NYC). The live and in-person presentation will feature excerpts from the new musicals Two Nights & Three Days and Built For This as well as a conversation with the writers.

15th Season Of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series Launches With New Musicals TWO NIGHTS AND THREE DAYS and BUILT FOR THIS

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 15th season of its award-winning New Works Series on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7PM ET at Theaterlab (357 W 36th St, NYC). The live and in-person presentation will feature excerpts from the new musicals Two Nights & Three Days and Built For This as well as a conversation with the writers.

Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center to Honor George C. White at Monte Cristo Award Gala

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced that it will present the 21st Monte Cristo Award to its Founder George C. White.   George’s career includes not only his 37 years as President of the O’Neill and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, but also numerous activities and accomplishments in theater throughout the world.

RING OF KEYS Announces New Executive Leadership

Ring of Keys has announced a new Executive Director, Aislinn Frantz (she/her). Frantz will succeed Founding Executive Director, Andrea Prestinario (she/her), who will continue to work with the organization as Board Chair. 

Art House Productions Announces 2021-2022 Inkubator Playwrights

Art House Productions has announced the 2021-2022 cohort of its INKubator Program. INKubator is a year-long generative process for a select group of 6 playwrights in residence at Art House Productions. This year's playwrights are Jake Brasch, Nay Harris, Justice Hehir, Riley Elton McCarthy, Christian Mendonça, and Melissa Toomey.

Colin Waitt Releases LET'S GET WEIRD: An Anthology Of 32 Short Plays & Sketches

Let's Get Weird by Colin Waitt (Art House Productions INKubator, The Pilot Program @ The Tank) is a beautifully crafted anthology that debuted at #1 in new releases in the performing arts and theater on Amazon!

National New Play Network Welcomes New Staff & Board Members

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of professional theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, begins our new fiscal year with new staff, new roles, new Board Members, and gratitude for the work of past team members who have brought us to this moment.

Photo Flash: First Look at Virtual OC Premiere Of THE STORY OF MY LIFE

Chance Theater presents Orange County premiere of Neil Bertram and Brian Hill’s musical, The Story of My Life will be the first show in our 23rd Anniversary Season. The musical is directed by Matthew McCray (The Other Place), with music direction by Robyn Manion (Ragtime). The show will have scheduled virtual performances through June 6, 2021. 

Playwright Charly Evon Simpson Named Keynote Speaker for The JL Smith New Works Festival

The Theatre Program at York College of Pennsylvania's JL Smith New Play Festival will kick-off on Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m.