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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Kate Whoriskey, Clyde's

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Kate Whoriskey, Sweat


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Kate Whoriskey, Ruined

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Director

Kate Whoriskey, Ruined

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News


Lively McCabe Entertainment Appoints Allison Bressi to President & Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Allison Bressi has been named President of Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production and management company behind theatrical titles Clue and Mystic Pizza, among others. LEARN MORE!
Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.
Photos: WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, & Motell Foster Opens at Second Stage
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 10, 2024

Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster, and directed by Whitney White, opened at Second Stage Theater and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Sara Bareilles To Give Special Concert To Benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
Sara Bareilles to Perform Special Concert at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Two-time Grammy Award winner, Tony and Emmy Award nominee Sara Bareilles will play a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Julie Benko, Ethan Slater & More Join Cast for MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced initial casting for its Fridays@3 reading series and summer workshops, including a new reading for 'White Bitches in Delhi'.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Alex Edelman Added Show And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Williamstown Theatre Festival reveals casting and creative teams for three new productions and announces the extension of Alex Edelman's stand-up set.
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.
Gavin Creel & Alex Edelman to Join Williamstown Theatre Festival This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

Special programming has been revealed for the summer season featuring 2024 Special Tony Award winner Alex Edelman and Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Gavin Creel. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Lineup Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's WTF IS NEXT Featuring Adam Kantor, Britton & The Sting and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

The lineup has been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's “WTF IS NEXT,” Lear more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
The New Group Reveals Lineup For FREEFEST
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

The New Group has announced the lineup for the second annual FreeFest, a weeklong festival of FREE readings, featuring new works that embrace radical expression.
Jeremy O. Harris Will Be Creative Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival's Creative Collective
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024

It was announced today Jeremy O. Harris will be the inaugural Creative Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Creative Collective, a new artistic leadership model that will ensure boundary-breaking and diverse programming, create new opportunities for emerging artists, and foster shared ownership of the creative vision for the Festival. 
Amber Ruffin & Kevin Sciretta's BIGFOOT & More Set for New York Stage And Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed the 2024 summer season at Marist College. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!
Williamstown Theatre Festival to Present FRIDAYS@3 Reading Series & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the projects for its 2024 Fridays@3 reading series, and more! See more details.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024

Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
The Lark Playwrights Workshop To Continue As Part of Second Stage Theater's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Second Stage Theater which became the new home for the Lark Playwrights Workshop in 2022, will conclude this year’s program on March 26th. Learn more about the program!
BEDLAM Unveils Readings for DO MORE: NEW PLAYS Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

Now in its fourth year, Bedlam's DO MORE: NEW PLAYS readings series will return with five new pieces of theater. Learn more about the series!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kate Whoriskey been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for Clyde's, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweat, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ruined and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Ruined.

What awards has Kate Whoriskey won?

Kate Whoriskey has won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for her work on Ruined.

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