Hersh Ellis

Miiko Toiviainen, Julie Reiber, and Kendyl Ito Will Lead an Industry Reading of XY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024

Miiko Toiviainen, Julie Reiber and Kendyl Ito will lead an industry reading of 'XY', a new musical about an intersex man reconciling his past while navigating his first romantic relationship.

A PERFECT PEACE Postpones Off-Broadway Run Indefinitely
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that the previously announced off-Broadway run of A Perfect Peace has been postponed indefinitely due to 'insurmountable production obstacles', according to a representative for the production. 

A PERFECT PEACE by Martin M. Zuckerman to be Presented at Theatre at St. Clements in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

A Perfect Peace, a new play by Martin M. Zuckerman and directed by Hersh Ellis and Susan Kohn Green, will play Theatre at St. Clements.

Ephie Aardema, Talia Suskauer, and Leenya Rideout Will Lead an Industry Reading of AND YOU SHALL BE A BLESSING
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Ephie Aardema, Talia Suskauer and Leenya Rideout will lead an industry reading of AND YOU SHALL BE A BLESSING, a new play, with music, exploring the life of trailblazing singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman.

DISRUPTION Comes to Park Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the forthcoming world premiere of Disruption by Andrew Stein. 

Nathaniel Curtis Will Star in DISRUPTION at Park Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

Nathaniel Curtis is the first actor to join the cast of the world premiere of a cautionary play about AI - Andrew Stein's Disruption will run at Park Theatre from Friday 7 July to Saturday 5 August, with further casting to be announced in coming weeks.

BONES, THE INTERVIEW, and More Set For Park Theatre's Summer/Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

As it starts its 10th anniversary celebrations, Park Theatre has announced its Summer / Autumn season. The season that takes audiences from mental health in sport to life choices that are app controlled, from a dystopian Europe to an Icelandic avalanche in a comedy by Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer, and from theatre based on Anime to an exploration of that Princess Diana interview.

Matt Rauch, Tina Benko & More to Star in DISRUPTION Readings at Open Jar Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

DISRUPTION, a new play written by Andrew Stein and directed by Hersh Ellis will have two special reading presentations on Thursday, February 16 at 12:00PM and 3:00PM at Open Jar Studios.

Heidi Blickenstaff, Victoire Charles & More to Star in Industry Reading of DISRUPTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

DISRUPTION, a new play written by Andrew Stein and directed by Hersh Ellis (Rain and Zoe Save The World; Pacific Overtures) will have an industry reading on Thursday, March 31 at 4:00PM at Open Jar Studios (1601 Broadway, 11th Floor).

BWW Review: RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 18, 2022

Being seventeen is hard enough without having to shoulder a climate emergency. At school, Zoe (Mei Henri in her first stage appearance) is a paladin of justice and Rain (Jordan Benjamin) is the new boy who just moved to the neighbourhood. While protestors gather on the east coast to rally against the big corporation East Coast Energy Solutions, the girl convinces Rain to set out on a cross-country trip to find her mother and save the world in the same breath. Crystal Skillman’s play is a dreamer’s guide to heroic activism. It’s a piece with good intent, euphoric in its stagecraft but unconvincing in its story.

Brave New World Rep Presents BNWorks 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2022

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced the fifth edition of its annual new play reading series, Brave New Works 2022: Ditmas Park. In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep (BNW) looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform.

Photos: First Look Into Rehearsals for RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2022

Rain and Zoe Save the World, written by Crystal Skillman with original music by Bobby Cronin and directed by Hersh Ellis, will open February 17th at Jermyn Street Theatre in London.

RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD Gets World Premiere at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for the second production of its Outsiders Season, the world premiere of award-winning playwright Crystal Skillman's Rain and Zoe Save the World.

Brave New World Rep to Present BRAVE NEW WORKS 2022: DITMAS PARK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2022

In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep (BNW) looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform. This year, the topic is: Stories from the Queer/LGBTQIA+ Community.

RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE World To Open in February 2022 at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2021

Drew & Dane Productions has announced that Rain and Zoe Save the World, written by Crystal Skillman with original music by Bobby Cronin and directed by Hersh Ellis, will open February 17th at Jermyn Street Theatre in London.

Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Outsiders Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2021

Today, Jermyn Street Theatre announces its Spring 2022 season. The Outsiders Season, which runs from mid-January to early July, features a World premiere by one of the UK's most respected playwrights, two European premieres, one London premiere and an eagerly awaited transfer of a critically praised musical thriller.

Random Acts Announces RATFest Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2020

Random Acts has announced the schedule for this month's Digital Fringe Festival, RATFest! The Random Acts of Theatre Festival will stream to several channels each night, including Youtube and Facebook. Donations will be accepted, with proceeds going to The Actors Fund.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre Will Launch BNWorks 2020, Its 3rd Annual Play Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2019

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will launch BNWorks 2020, its 3rd annual play reading series - this year focused on Climate Change - in Brooklyn's Flatbush-Ditmas Park.

BWW Review: KISS ME KATE at Leawood Stage Company
by Alan Portner - Jul 15, 2019

Leawood Stage Company, the mainly city supported suburban, community theater program under the Leawood (KS) Park and Recreation District operates in several city controlled locations including the outdoor Ironwoods Amphitheatre. The current production, Cole Porter's "Kiss Me Kate," opened this past weekend and will be performed through July 20 at 8:00 p.m. nightly. Leawood City has provided everything needed to put on a great show. Tickets are free.

Lisa Howard, Nick Adams, and More Will Lead MARY AND MAX Industry Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

A private industry-only concert of the award-winning musical MARY AND MAX by Crystal Skillman and Bobby Cronin to be presented MAY 23rd