James Phillips

Milwaukee Rep Elects Five New Board Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

Milwaukee Rep has announced five newly elected Board Trustees to serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2024. 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Nutley Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Nutley Little Theatre presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Michael Paller and directed by Rachel Rubin Ladutke.

Milwaukee Rep Welcomes 8 New Board Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

Milwaukee Rep has named eight newly elected Board Trustees that will serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2023.

RADIUM GIRLS Opens Tomorrow at Old Library Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present RADIUM GIRLS, for three performances only, June 23rd through June 25th. Performances are on Friday and Saturday evening at 8:00pm, with a Sunday matinee at 2:00pm.

Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's MCQUEEN
by Jerri Shafer - May 26, 2023

A girl has watched Alexander McQueen’s Mayfair house. Tonight, she climbs down from her watching tree and breaks into his house to steal a dress, to become someone special. He catches her, but instead of calling the police, they embark together on a journey through London and into his heart. A journey into the visionary imagination and dream world of Alexander McQueen, fashion’s greatest contemporary artist. Written by James Phillips, Directed by Joe Bishara, Cast includes Ben Tracy, Grace Emmenegger-Conrad, Emma Winder, Sydney Campbell, Mark Phillips Schwamberger, Nicolas Brunet, Emma Schachter, Nat Harper. Performances run May 25 - June 3, 2023 at Abbey Theatre of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/

Tally Sessions to Star in DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

 Milwaukee Rep will present Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin in the Stackner Cabaret January 20 – March 19, 2023 starring Broadway’s Tally Sessions.

Panellists Announced For Genesis Conversation: Arts in a Time of Crisis at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2022

The Genesis Foundation today announced the full list of panellists taking part in the second of their Genesis Conversations, in partnership with Bristol Old Vic at the theatre's historic venue on 15 November.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Eight New Board Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

Milwaukee Rep has announced eight newly elected Board Trustees that will serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2022.  They include former Milwaukee Rep Chief Diversity Officer Tammy Belton-Davis (Athena Communications, Founder), Julia Burns (Pathways High School, Founder), and more.

Photos: First Look at Angela Ingersoll in GET HAPPY at Stackner Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022

Milwaukee Rep will present an Artists Lounge Live Production of Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland in the Stackner Cabaret May 5 - July 1, 2022.

Milwaukee Rep to Present GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022

 Milwaukee Rep will present an Artists Lounge Live Production of Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland in the Stackner Cabaret May 5 – July 1, 2022.  As seen on PBS in an Emmy Award-nominated performance, Angela Ingersoll celebrates Judy Garland live in concert backed by a dynamite band featuring virtuosic vocals, passionate storytelling, humor and heart. 

Judy Hansen Named President Of Milwaukee Rep Board Of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2021

Hansen first joined the Board in 1992 and went onto serve two terms as Board President from 1995-1998 and 2011 – 2014.  During her tenure she helped navigate the theater through several major transitions, including the recruitment and onboarding of Executive Director Chad Bauman in 2013. 

NSDF Presents 65th Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2021

NSDF will present its 65th Annual Festival with an industry leading programme of masterclasses, debates, discussions and new work. Every part of the Festival is free and open to all.

Philip J. Smith, Chairman Emeritus of The Shubert Organization, Has Passed Away at Age 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2021

The Shubert Organization has announced the passing of its beloved Chairman Emeritus, Philip J. Smith. Mr. Smith passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021, in New York City at the age of 89. The cause of death was complications from Covid-19, confirmed by his daughters, Linda Phillips and Jennifer Stein.

Slung Low To Premiere New Short Film Online
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2020

The award-winning Leeds theatre company Slung Low are delighted to announce that on Friday 1 May they will be streaming online for free the premiere of their new short film The Good Book by James Phillips (The Flood, Slung Low, Hull 2017 and The Rubenstein Kiss)

NSDF 20 Festival Goes Online
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2020

National Student Drama Festival (NSDF) has relaunched as a virtual Festival for 2020 with the support of a string of star artists and speakers including Emma Rice.

National Student Drama Festival is Returning to Leicester in April 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

Leicester legend Gary Lineker has been announced as the Patron of next year's NSDF (National Student Drama Festival), with the week-long event returning to his hometown 4 - 10 Apr 2020.

National Student Drama Festival 2019 To Take Over Leicester!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2019

Groups of passionate young theatre makers are gearing up to take over Curve and venues across Leicester city as part of National Student Drama Festival (NSDF).

BWW Review: THE RUBENSTEIN KISS, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 19, 2019

In June 1953 after a brutal trial lasted over two years, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed for allegedly providing the Soviet Union with nuclear weapon designs, espionage, and conspiracy.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE RUBENSTEIN KISS
by Julie Musbach - Mar 18, 2019

Get a preview below of the first London production since 2005 of the multi-award winning play THE RUBENSTEIN KISS by James Phillips.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE RUBENSTEIN KISS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2019

Rehearsal photos have been released for James Phillips's multi award-winning play, THE RUBENSTEIN KISS, which begins performances at Southwark Playhouse on Thursday 14 March and runs until Saturday 13 April 2019.