James Haskins

Guthrie Theater Appoints Trisha Kirk As Managing Director And Krista Mathews As Director Of Development

Guthrie Theater announces the appointment of Trisha Kirk as Managing Director and Krista Mathews as Director of Development.

Geva Theatre Center Names James Haskins as New Executive Director

Geva Theatre Center has announced James Haskins as its new Executive Director. Learn more about James here!

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean Will Star in Alicia Keys Musical HELL'S KITCHEN at the Public Theater

The Public will premiere new musicals and plays by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, Tony Award winner Itamar Moses, Emerging Writers Group alumni Mary Kathryn Nagle and Ife Olujobi, Pulitzer Prize winner and Writer-in-Residence Suzan- Lori Parks, and Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Benjamin Velez.

Photos: THEATRE FORWARD's 2022 GALA Honors Kenny Leon & Prudential Financial

On Monday, April 4, 2022, Theatre Forward, a non-profit arts organization based in New York City, held its annual gala at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street, New York City to honor Tony and Obie Award winning director, Kenny Leon, and global financial services provider, Prudential Financial.

Guthrie Theater Reports Financial Stability At Annual Meeting

At its annual meeting today, the Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) reflected on the organization's 2020–2021 fiscal year, which began September 1, 2020, and ended August 31, 2021. While onstage performances were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guthrie reached audiences through virtual programming and events, connecting communities during a time when healing and inspiration were greatly needed.

Guthrie Theater Reports Loss of Nearly $3 Million Due to the Pandemic

Despite a tumultuous fiscal year that ended on August 31, 2020, Board Chair James L. Chosy, Artistic Director Joseph Haj and Managing Director James Haskins reported that the theater remains financially stable, engaged in critical work and hopeful for the future.

Guthrie Theater To Host Curbside Food Drive In Partnership With The Food Group

The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) today announced it will continue its annual tradition of partnering with The Food Group to collect healthy, nonperishable food items for Minnesota families in need this holiday season. The curbside food drive will take place at the Guthrie Theater, located at 818 South 2nd Street in Minneapolis, on December 19–21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Wilma Theater Honors Former Managing Director James Haskins For Its Fête 2019 Fundraiser

The Wilma Theater is set to celebrate its annual fundraising event, Fete 2019, honoring former Managing Director James Haskins, who in March departed the Wilma after 13 seasons of leadership to helm the renowned Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis as their new Managing Director. For Fete 2019, the Wilma seeks to recognize and celebrate Haskins for the indelible impact of his 20 years of service to the Philadelphia cultural community, having served a number of leadership roles at arts organizations throughout the city before landing at the Wilma in 2006. Philanthropists and arts leaders throughout the city will gather for an evening of gourmet fare and drink, and performances from local favorites. Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now for Fete 2019, which will be held at the Wilma on June 10, 2019 beginning at 5:30pm.

Guthrie Theater Artistic Director Joseph Haj Appoints James Haskins As Managing Director And Mollie Alexander Hogan As Director Of Development

Following an extensive nationwide search, Guthrie Theater Artistic Director Joseph Haj today announced the appointment of two new members to his senior leadership team: James Haskins as managing director and Mollie Alexander Hogan as director of development.

The Wilma Theater Invites Community to Celebrate the Wilma's Transformation, 1/11

The Wilma Theater invites members of the Philadelphia community to join us here at the Wilma for a community gathering and reception on January 11, 2016, where we will announce and celebrate significant new initiatives that will transform the Wilma's future.

TCG Announces Global Connections Award Recipients

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced the recipients for the latest round of Global Connections.

PTW Offers Six New Plays In Their 4th Annual Festival, Ends 5/22

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop continues to be an incubator for Philadelphia playwrights with the 4th Annual PlayShop Festival this spring.

PTW Offers Six New Plays In Their 4th Annual Festival 4/29-5/22

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop continues to be an incubator for Philadelphia playwrights with the 4th Annual PlayShop Festival this spring.

PTW Offers Six New Plays In Their 4th Annual Festival 4/29-5/22

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop continues to be an incubator for Philadelphia playwrights with the 4th Annual PlayShop Festival this spring.

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop Announces 2010-11 Season

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop will produce 5 world premieres for their 2010-2011 season. Front Row Seat by Kathy Anderson starts the season off this fall followed by the 4th Annual PlayShop Festival in the spring.

James Haskin Appointed To New Cultural Advisory Council

James Haskins, Managing Director of The Wilma Theater, has been appointed to Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter's newly formed Cultural Advisory Council. A leader in the Philadelphia theater community, Haskins was selected from over two hundred applications and recommendations from leaders in the arts and culture community. Over forty council members were selected to advise Mayor Nutter and Chief Cultural Officer Gary Steuer as they develop a comprehensive arts and culture strategy for the City of Philadelphia.