John Gould

LAByrinth Theater Company 32nd Season to Feature New Work By Bob Glaudini, Lyle Kessler & More

LAByrinth Theater Company's 32nd season at 59E59 Theaters will feature works by Bob Glaudini, Lyle Kessler, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

59E59 Theaters Unveils Winter 2025 Season Productions

Discover the upcoming productions for the Winter 2025 season at 59E59 Theaters, featuring a diverse lineup of plays and performances that promise to captivate audiences in New York City. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Aaron Roman Weiner Will End Five Year Tenure As Artistic Director of LAByrinth Theater Company

After a very successful five year run, Aaron Roman Weiner, LAByrinth Theater Company's Artistic Director, will be leaving the position at the end of the company's 2025 season to focus on his busy acting career and spend more time with his family.

Release Date Set for GODLESS Starring Ana Ortiz and Harry Lennix

Michael Ricigliano's film Godless will premiere in September 2024. Shot entirely on location on Long Island, it presents a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the complexities of faith, ambition, and personal conviction.

LAByrinth Theater Company Announces 30th Anniversary Season, Featuring the World Premiere of DÍA Y NOCHE & More

LAByrinth Theater Company will launch into its 30th Anniversary season with the return of The Barn Series 2023, an annual festival featuring a full roster of new plays, and Día Y Noche, a world premiere production written by David Anzuelo (Shared Sentences) and directed by Carlos Armesto (The Who’s Tommy).

BWW Review: KING LEAR at Wallis Annenberg Center For The Arts

Despite some instances of inventive staging and plenty of technical blares and flashes, John Gould Rubin’s production is as wrongheaded as it is irritating to sit through. Read our BWW critic's review.

BWW Interview: John Gould Rubin Directing Creative Cohort Joe Morton as KING LEAR

Next up at The Wallis, a radical reinvention of Shakespeare’s King Lear, starring Joe Morton in the titular role opens May 14, 2022 (with previews beginning May 10th). John Gould Rubin directs the cast which also includes Mark Harelik, River Gallo, Zach Solomon, Brie Eley, Emily Swallow, Rafael Jordan, Miguel Perez, Stanley Jackson, and Danielle Thorpe. John was most gracious to carve out some time of his full creative schedule to answer a few of my queries.

Joe Morton Stars in the Wallis Center's Radical Reinvention of Shakespeare's KING LEAR

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents a radical reinvention of Shakespeare's KING LEAR, starring Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award winner Joe Morton (ABC's “Scandal,” the legendary Brother from Another Planet, Netflix's “The Politician,” Justice League) and directed by John Gould Rubin, opening Saturday, May 14 and running through Sunday, June 5, 2022, with previews May 10 through 13, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater.

Playwright Turned Painter Michael Ricigliano to Debut New Art Exhibit in Long Island

With the hopes of seeing life return to “normal,” Long Island- based lawyer turned filmmaker, playwright, and fine artist, Michael Ricigliano will debut his newest exhibition, WOVEN at Long Island University Post Campus (720 Northern Boulevard. Brookville, NY 11548). 

Wallis Artistic Director Paul Crewes To Step Down, Transition To Artistic Advisor

Pioneering arts leader Paul Crewes, who has served since 2015 as the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' first Artistic Director, steps down from his position at the end of this year and transitions to a new role as Artistic Advisor for the balance of The Wallis' 2021-2022 Season, it was announced by Michael Nemeroff, Chairman of the Board.

BACKSEAT to be Presented by LAByrinth Theater Company Beginning This Friday

LAByrinth Theater Company will present BACKSEAT, a series of readings of new works inspired by the formation of The Drivers Cooperative NYC. LAByrinth company members have created fifteen new works exploring the intersection of the American Dream and the reality of the working class world of New York City drivers.

Alan Cumming, Chita Rivera, Daphne Rubin-Vega and More Set For Fundraiser To Save LAByrinth Theatre

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise the needed funds and has already raised $45,000.00 of the $75,000.00 goal.

Joy Behar, Lorraine Bracco & More Set For Guild Hall Benefit

A handful of hilarious and talented performers are set to take part in a special theatrical event on October 25 at 8pm

Primary Stages Announces Additional Programming for PRIMARY PLUS

PRIMARY STAGES announced today additional programming for Primary Plus, a series of online programs aimed at helping artists connect with Primary Stages and with each other. For additional details about each program and the most up-to-date information please visit primarystages.org/explore/primary-plus.

ANDTheatre Company Announces Eclectics Festival

ANDTheatre Company is pleased to announce the 13th Annual 'Eclectic Evening of Shorts: Boxers and Briefs,' running from February 28th-March 8th at Theatre 54 at Shetler Studios. Sixteen new plays will be performed in two groups ('Boxers' and 'Briefs') over the course of eight evenings. Between short plays, solo performances, and even a multimedia painting exposition with a dramatic thrust, these new evenings of shorts certainly live up to their 'eclectic' name!

Free LAByrinth Pop-Up Event Takes On Family Separation At The Border

LAByrinth Theater Company shakes the status quo yet again and reflects its roots as The Latino Actors Base with their upcomingInstallation on America.

John Gould Rubin to Direct World Premiere at HERE

The Private Theatre, in association with TEA Creative, is pleased to present the world premiere theatre event Rocco, Chelsea, Adriana, Sean, Claudia, Gianna, Alex, created by Vieve Radha Price and John Gould Rubin.

Arena Stage's TURN ME LOOSE Extends Through October 21

The D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, will receive an additional six performances during its run at Arena Stage. Under the direction of John Gould Rubin, Turn Me Loose now plays through October 21, 2018 in the Kreeger Theater.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On TURN ME LOOSE at Arena Stage

Arena Stage's D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital recently celebrated opening night.

Photo Flash: TURN ME LOOSE Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage

Arena Stage's D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital recently celebrated opening night. Check out the photos below!