Jen Silverman

James Ijames To Appear In PLAYPENN PRESENTS Conversation Series In Philadelphia And New York
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames will be the first featured guest in PlayPenn’s 2026 PlayPenn Presents conversation series. The events will take place at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia and The Drama Book Shop in New York.

Student Blog: Finding Your Creative Place: The Drama Book Shop
by Student Blogger: Bayley Tanenbaum - Mar 13, 2026

Moving to New York City, I was worried I would lack alone time. Obviously, I would have my dorm room, but being surrounded by roommates and friends all the time, I feared I wouldn’t find time and a space to focus and study. But now, to say I found a place to study and focus would be quite the understatement.

WITCH Will Come to PCS Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

PCS Theater will present Witch, Jen Silverman’s retelling of a Jacobean drama, directed by Matthew Carter. Blending dark comedy, romance, and social satire, Witch asks, how much is a soul worth when hope is hard to find?

Review: WITCH at HYDE PARK THEATRE
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 24, 2026

Hyde Park’s production of WITCH is sharp, funny, and quietly ferocious. A Devil with a grin, a witch that questions the status quo, a town built on bargains, and ambition that bites back. You’ll leave checking your own contracts. Through March 21st.

Review: The Roommate at Trinity Rep
by Andria Tieman - Feb 4, 2026

Jen Silverman’s The Roommate is a tight two-hander about two empty-nesters who move in together due to economic necessity (and other, spoilery reasons), and end up in a situation neither could have predicted.  The Odd Couple + The Golden Girls seems like the obvious sources of inspiration here, but this play takes a hard pivot that is both surprising and hilarious.  Under the expert direction of Curt Columbus–his last show as Artistic Director, the pace is quick and the laughs are abundant.

Joel Harper-Jackson to Play Frank Sinatra in SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.

David Yazbek Will Perform in Mountain View in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Hershey Felder Presents has announced a rare and intimate theatrical event with David Yazbek: My Broadway featuring Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer David Yazbek. Learn more here!

Submissions Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.

2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Judges and Key Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.

Warehouse Pac & Cct Return to Booth Playhouse With Dark Comedy WINK
by Gillian Blum - Jan 12, 2026

Warehouse's CCT presents its next production, Wink by Jen Silverman, a dark, contemporary comedy running at Blumenthal's Booth Playhouse January 30 to February 1, and at Warehouse Studio Theatre, February 6 through 8, 2026.

Trinity Rep to Present Shakespeare’s THE WINTER’S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Trinity Repertory Company will present THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare as part of its 62nd season. The production is directed by Ben Steinfeld and will run in repertory with The Roommate.

Interview: Suzanne King, Bringing us STAGE WHISPERS About Houston Local Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jan 2, 2026

I try to inform Houstonians about all the shows happening in and around the Houston area, as it can be daunting to keep track of them. I also include upcoming auditions for all talented actors in the area.

New Play THE APIARY to run at New Village Arts in Carlsbad this January
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025

New Village Arts will bring an exciting new work to its stage in 2026 with the San Diego regional premiere of The Apiary, a play written by Kate Douglas.

Artistic Director Curt Columbus To Direct THE ROOMMATE At Trinity Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

​Trinity Repertory Company will kick off 2026 with The Roommate by Jen Silverman, directed by outgoing Artistic Director Curt Columbus. The contemporary dark comedy will be the final show Columbus directs at Trinity Rep's Lederer Theater Center as Artistic Director.  

Tantoo Cardinal to Star in WITCH at Soulpepper Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

In the new year, Tantoo Cardinal, will lead Soulpepper Theatre Company's Toronto Premiere production of Jen Silverman's acclaimed satire, WITCH, directed by Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster.

Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre. 

Profile Theatre Names Suzanne Raether as New Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Profile Theatre has announced new Managing Director Suzanne Raether - a position made possible through a three-year, $263,000 capacity-building grant from the Murdock Trust.

Review: THE ROOMMATE at Desert Ensemble Theatre will make you think
by Audrey Liebross - Nov 17, 2025

Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) first offering for 2025-26, THE ROOMMATE, a one-act two-person dramedy written by Jen Silverman, is, as is common for DET, brilliantly directed and brilliantly acted. This season will be its last, and it is clear that DET intends to go out with a bang.

Video: Patti LuPone Reacts to MASQUERADE, WICKED, & More on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025

On Thursday, Broadway legend Patti LuPone returned to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. During her visit, the three-time Tony winner reacted to a variety of pop culture happenings, including Wicked: For Good, Masquerade, Broadway's Stranger Things, and more. Watch videos from the episode now!

Patti LuPone to Return as a Guest on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

On Thursday, Broadway legend Patti LuPone will join the latest episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss the murder mystery series The Artist, premiering later this month