John Dias

Photos: Go Inside The New Group's SABBATH'S THEATER Opening Night Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 2, 2023

See photos from opening night of The New Group's Sabbath's Theater!

California Premiere Of THE HOMBRES At Capital Stage Beginning May 3
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

Capital Stage continues its 18th season with the fifth production of the 2022/23 Season: the California Premiere of THE HOMBRES.

Lauren Kurinskas Named Producing Director of Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023

Two River Theater has named Lauren Kurinskas Producing Director. She will take the lead on overseeing the multiple integrated departments that collaborate to execute each production. 

Two River Theater Names Nora DeVeau-Rosen Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Two River Theater has announced Nora DeVeau-Rosen as Managing Director. Following the news of Justin Waldman taking the reins as Artistic Director in November 2022, Nora will join the leadership team in February 2023.

Vineyard Theatre Welcomes New General Manager, Director of Production and Miranda Family Fellowship Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

Vineyard Theatre has announced two new senior staff members joining the Vineyard team: Alma Malabanan-McGrath will join full-time as General Manager on January 4 and Corrine Livingston as Director of Production on December 19. 

Review: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS at Two River Theater Brings Excellence to the Red Bank Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 28, 2022

'Wine in the Wilderness' is now being performed at Two River Theater (TRT) through November 6th. Don’t miss it!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Unionization Takes a Step Forward at Star Gardens
by Alex Freeman - Oct 17, 2022

Questions of access continue to be discussed after an incident at Hadestown last week, ultimately highlighting that there is a deep need for more education around the topic for everyone involved. In the UK, educational access for school children is becoming more challenging than ever before with cuts to funding for those trips.

Justin Waldman Named New Artistic Director of Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Two River Theater has named Justin Waldman as their new Artistic Director.  Waldman returns to the East Coast from San Diego after an eleven-year career at the Old Globe Theatre.

Single Tickets on Sale This Week for Two River's 2022/2023 Season Featuring the LIVING AND BREATHING World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Single tickets for Two River Theater’s 2022/2023 season will go on sale Tuesday, August 16. This exciting and thought-provoking theatrical season will feature world premiere work as well as plays by some of the American theater’s most lauded talents.

New Translation of Chekov's THREE SISTERS to be Presented at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

Pulitzer Prize finalist and Two River Theater Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (Hurricane Diane, Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England) is collaborating with director Sara Holdren (Twelfth Night) to create a new translation of Chekhov’s classic play about big souls trapped in tiny boxes.

World Premiere of Mando Alvarado's LIVING AND BREATHING & More Announced for Two River Theater 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

Two River Theater has announced an exciting theatrical season, featuring world premiere work as well as plays with some of American theater’s most lauded talents.

Joe Iconis, George Salazar, Teal Wicks & More to Take Part in Two River Theater Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

Theater enthusiasts are invited to join Two River Theater Founder and Event Chair Joan Rechnitz on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in celebrating the launch of the ‘Dias/Hurst New Musical Fund’ in honor of Two River Theater’s outgoing leaders John Dias, Artistic Director, and Michael Hurst, Managing Director.   

Cast & Crew Announced For Two River's World Premiere Of THE HOMBRES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022

Two River Theater announces the cast and creative team for its third world premiere written by playwright Tony Meneses, The Hombres, which will be directed by Annie Tippe in the theater's Marion Huber Theater this spring.

Two River Continues Radio Play Series With ANTARCTICA By Kimber Lee
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022

Two River Theater continues its commissioned Radio Plays series with antarctica, by Kimber Lee and directed by Neel Keller. Journey with Matty as she wants to do the impossible: become the first woman to traverse Antarctica on foot unaided. On her journey she faces ice storms, frigid temperatures, and constant danger.

Two River Selected As Recipient Of The 2021 Literary Landmark Award For Outstanding Contributions To The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2021

Two River Theater is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a recipient of the coveted 2021 Literacy Landmark Award. The award is being bestowed on the theater for its outstanding contributions to the New Jersey arts community; bringing world class theater, community events and providing arts education to over 55,000 annually.

Two River Theater Announces 10th Annual Crossing Borders Festival
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 9, 2021

Since 2011, Two River Theater has introduced new voices from across the country to their annual Crossing Borders (Cruzano Fronteras) Festival of new plays by Latinx playwrights. This year’s playwrights explore stories about family history, computer science, teens navigating the “new normal”, and a makeshift family arriving at the cusp of the 22nd century.

Two River Theater Announces a Special Evening with Joe Iconis and Family
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021

Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, has announced a special event on October 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm to benefit Two River Theater’s new plays and musicals development programs.

Two River Theater Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2021

Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, has announced the lineup of productions for its 2021/22 Season. 

Two River Theater Announces Summer Season; Comedian Hasan Minhaj, Joe Iconis, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Kicking it all off is the brand-new Plaza Players Series with Tony-Nominated writer and composer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, Love in Hate Nation) joined by Lauren Marcus (Be More Chill, Love in Hate Nation) and other special guests.

Two River Theater's Radio Play Series Now Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021

Two River Theater is inviting audiences to sit back, relax, and listen to three exciting new dramas by some of the country’s most renowned writers, including Obie-award-winning playwright and actor David Greenspan, who adapted Thornton Wilder’s novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey, which Two River premiered in 2018.