Keith Byron Kirk

Playlist: The Best of William Finn
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 12, 2025

We are celebrating William Finn's life and works with a playlist of 40 of our favorite William Finn songs. Enjoy songs from musicals like: Falsettos, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A New Brain, In Trousers, Elegies, and more. 

The New Works Virtual Festival Begins Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2020

The first-ever New Works Virtual Festival kicks off tonight! Every evening from December 5th - 25th of 2020 at 8PM EST/5PM PT, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) as well as an 21st (a 'Christmas Special') featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

New Works Virtual Festival Announces Final Plays And New Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020

The New Works Virtual Festival will stream 20 new non-musical scripts every day from December 4th - 24th of 2020 (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. A 21st piece will be selected from holiday-themed submissions to be streamed on December 25th.

New Works Virtual Festival Announces New Plays And Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020

The first ever New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new non-musical scripts (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

Santino Fontana, Eva Noblezada and More Announced for New Works Virtual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

Filming via Zoom has begun for New Works Virtual Festival. From Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, the NWVF will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. 4 new play scripts have been announced by the team.

Five Titles Announced For The Actors' Fund's New Works Virtual Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2020

From Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

Marc Kudisch and More Will Lead SOMETHING'S COMING, New Play on the Making of WEST SIDE STORY, Kicking Off The New Works Virtual Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2020

The New Works Virtual Festival, now scheduled to take place from Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

Tonya Pinkins, Judy Kuhn, Seth Rudetsky, Carmen Cusack and More to be Featured in THE NEW WORKS VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020

From Sunday October 18th to Saturday the 24th, the first-ever New Works Virtual Festival (NWVF) will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. All proceeds will be donated to the Actors Fund.

SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS Gets Virginia Premiere At RTP
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2020

Richmond Triangle Players continues its spring season with the Virginia premiere of Donja R. Love's acclaimed new play Sugar in Our Wounds, opening Friday April 3, 2020, at 8 pm, following two low-priced previews on Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 & 2, at 8 pm. The production, underwritten by Sharon Larkins-Pederson in honor of her husband Edson Pederson's birthday and their 20th wedding anniversary, will run through April 25.

Manhattan Concert Productions Will Present THE CIVIL WAR, Directed by Tony Yazbeck, in February 2021
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020

Manhattan Concert Productions has announced their next show will be The Civil War. The show will be directed by Tony Yazbeck, and will be presented on February 14, 2021 at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.

Opera Grants For Female Composers Awarded To Eight Composers
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2018

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the latest recipients of Discovery Grants from the Opera Grants for Female Composers program, made possible through the generosity of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

UH School of Theatre Presents MOTHER COURAGE, 10/26-11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012

Mother Courage leads her offspring through a battle-scarred landscape loaded with death and devastation. Steering a wagon of wares, the family sells provisions to make ends meet. They manage to profit from the effects of war but soon discover that every conflict has a price.

UH School of Theatre Presents MOTHER COURAGE, 10/26-11/4
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2012

Mother Courage leads her offspring through a battle-scarred landscape loaded with death and devastation. Steering a wagon of wares, the family sells provisions to make ends meet. They manage to profit from the effects of war but soon discover that every conflict has a price.

UH School of Theatre & Dance Announces 2012-13 Performance Season
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 20, 2012

For its 2012-13 season, the school spotlights timeless works from master playwrights and performances from emerging stage talents.

University of Houston Presents HOT L BALTIMORE, Closes 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2011

University of Houston will present Landford Wilson's HOT LE BALTIMORE, directed by Leslie Swackhamer, on September 30, October 1, October 6, October 7, and October 8 at 8 PM and October 2 and October 8 at 2 PM.

University of Houston Presents HOT L BALTIMORE, 9/30-10/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2011

University of Houston will present Landford Wilson's HOT LE BALTIMORE, directed by Leslie Swackhamer, on September 30, October 1, October 6, October 7, and October 8 at 8 PM and October 2 and October 8 at 2 PM.

University of Houston Presents HOT L BALTIMORE, 9/30-10/2
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 12, 2011

University of Houston will present Landford Wilson's HOT LE BALTIMORE, directed by Leslie Swackhamer, on September 30, October 1, October 6, October 7, and October 8 at 8 PM and October 2 and October 8 at 2 PM.

Keith Byron Kirk Joins UH Faculty
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2010

The University of Houston's School of Theatre & Dance soon will welcome actor/writer/director Keith Byron Kirk as its newest faculty member.

Monday Nights New Voices: Chicago Presents Composer Will Reynolds 8/17 at Davenport's Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2009

Monday Nights New Voices: Chicago, by special arrangement with Kevin Emrick, is proud to welcome home Chicago native and composer, Will Reynolds, for an evening of original songs on August 17th at Davenport's Cabaret.

Monday Nights New Voices: Chicago Presents Composer Will Reynolds 8/17 at Davenport's Cabaret
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2009

Monday Nights New Voices: Chicago, by special arrangement with Kevin Emrick, is proud to welcome home Chicago native and composer, Will Reynolds, for an evening of original songs on August 17th at Davenport's Cabaret.