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Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!

Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!

Sutton Foster, Ben Platt, Rachel Zegler and Joy Woods Join TRISHA PAYTAS' BIG BROADWAY DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The complete cast, creative team, and special guest line up has been announced for Trisha Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream. Learn more about the upcoming performance and its stars here including how to get both live and streaming tickets!

Alex Newell Joins LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert as Audrey
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the previously announced one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors in Los Angeles, in the role of Audrey.

Joel Kim Booster & Shea Couleé Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert in LA
by Joshua Wright - Dec 13, 2024

A one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors will play at nightclub Catch One in Los Angeles. The concert will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7pm PT and will be directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).

TRISHA PAYTAS' BIG BROADWAY DREAM To Play One-Night-Only Engagement at the St. James Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Trisha Paytas, a social media sensation well known for her abiding love of musicals, has announced that she will make her 'big Broadway dream' come true this winter with a one night concert!

OH, MARY! Will Offer $5 Tickets in Honor of Mary Todd Lincoln's Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

On Friday, December 13, 2024 (on what would have been Mary Todd Lincoln’s 206th  Birthday), 206 balcony seats to Cole Escola’s smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! will be available for just $5. Learn more here!

OH, MARY! Recoups its Investment on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

Oh, Mary!, the Sam Pinkleton-directed comedy written by and starring Cole Escola, has recouped its entire production costs on Broadway, becoming the first show of the 2024-2025 Broadway season to announce its recoupment.

Theatre Producers of Color Reveals 2024 Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Theatre Producers of Color has revealed their 2024 cohort for the fourth-annual education program – “Producing 101'. Learn about the new cohort and the program!

Video: Conrad Ricamora Shares Pre-Show Ritual with OH, MARY Co-Star Cole Escola
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

Like everybody in the audience, Conrad Ricamora is having a blast with Oh, Mary! The performer, who plays President Abraham Lincoln in Cole Escola's hit comedy, visited The Tonight Show on Wednesday and shared some of the backstage—and onstage—antics between him and his co-stars.

Photos: Go Inside The 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Check out photos from the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival continues the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Austin Arts Struggle Under Shifting Grant Policies, Broadway Cares Offers Hurricane Relief
by Alex Freeman - Oct 28, 2024

Leadership changes are shaping Ensemble Studio Theatre and Amphibian Stage, while festivals like Breaking the Binary spotlight marginalized voices. Regional and international updates explore funding challenges, with new grant structures in Austin and evolving arts funding models in the UK.

How Breaking the Binary is Filling a Crucial Gap in the Theater Industry Ecosystem
by Caitlin Hornik - Oct 23, 2024

Breaking the Binary, the Obie Award-winning new work development and community building hub, is launching its third annual festival this week. Helmed by George Strus, the company’s Founding Artistic Director and the recently announced recipient of this year’s Prince Fellowship, the Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival will run at Playwrights Horizons from October 21-27.

Conrad Ricamora Out of OH, MARY! Due To Bike Accident
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

According to a post on his Instagram account, Conrad Ricamora, who plays Mary's Husband in Broadway's OH, MARY! is recovering from a broken rib after a biking accident, and will be out of the show until further notice.

Justin David Sullivan & More Join 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete casts for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring L Morgan Lee, Justin David Sullivan and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

L Morgan Lee, Sasha Velour & More to be Featured in 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.

OH, MARY! Extends Through January 2025
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Following five record-breaking weeks at the Lyceum Theatre, the producers of Oh, Mary! announced that Cole Escola's hit comedy has extended through January 19, 2025.

Cast Set For IN THE AMAZON WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT at Playwrights Horizons
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Playwrights Horizons has announced the cast and creative team of Sarah Mantell’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot, a Playwrights commission directed by Sivan Battat and presented in association with Breaking the Binary Theatre.

Six U.S. Theatre Companies Partner To Present BLACK TRANS WOMEN AT THE CENTER: A NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Co-producers Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT, The Theater Offensive in Boston, MA; Breaking the Binary Theatre in New York City; alongside partner theatres About Face Theatre in Chicago, IL; National Queer Theater in Brooklyn, NY; and Portland Center Stage in Portland, OR will partner to present Black Trans Women at the Center: a New Play Festival. 

The Prince Fellowship Announces 2024-2025 Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

The Prince Fellowship has announced its 2024-2025 fellows, recognizing emerging talent in theater production. The fellowship supports the development of new voices in the industry through mentorship and resources.