Lauren Gunderson

Lauren Gunderson's THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Comes to The Naples Players
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

The Naples Players will present The Half-Life of Marie Curie, a gripping and inspiring play by renowned playwright Lauren Gunderson. Running from April 2 - 27 in TNP's intimate Price Studio Theatre. Tickets start at $50 and are available now for purchase.

Chloë Moss' RUN SISTER RUN Will Make London Premiere At The Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

Double Telling has announced the London premiere of Run Sister Run by award-winning playwright Chloë Moss. Directed by Marlie Haco, the production opens at the Arcola Theatre in July.

THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE to be Presented at The Naples Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The Naples Players will present The Half-Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson this April. The Half-Life of Marie Curie tells the story of pioneering scientist Marie Curie and her close friend and confidante Hertha Ayrton. Learn more!

Review: TOIL + TROUBLE at University Of Central Arkansas Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 17, 2025

What did our critic think of TOIL + TROUBLE at University Of Central Arkansas Theatre? I am so impressed with the talent and creativity that are coming from our universities. The dedication, passion, and hard work these students and faculty pour into their productions are truly remarkable, resulting in performances that are both inspiring and unforgettable.

SILENT SKY Returns to Theatre Memphis Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

 Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson will return to light up the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 �" 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its new, expanded 2025-2026 season.

THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Comes to Clague Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Clague Playhouse will present The Half-Life of Marie Curie, written by Lauren Gunderson, from next month. Performances are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and on Sundays at 2PM.

THE BOOK OF WILL and More Set for Road Less Traveled Productions 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Road Less Traveled Productions has revealed its 2025-2026 Season which will include a co-production with Shakespeare in Delaware Park in celebration of their 50th anniversary. See the full program and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Village Arts Honors 25 San Diego-Based Female Scientists with ILLUMINATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

New Village Arts has recently opened its production of Lauren Gunderson’s THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE. Inspired by the work of these women, New Village Arts decided to learn more about the women in science and engineering in San Diego. 

Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!

Playhouse On Park To Host Public Performances Of THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

THE AMAZING AVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (And Her Dog!), by Lauren Gunderson and Music by Bree Lowdermilk, is touring schools across Connecticut through Playhouse Theatre Academy's Literature Alive on the Road program.

Capital Arts Theater Guild To Present WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Capital Arts Theater Guild will present its inaugural installment of their new national musical development program, the National Music Theater Foundry. Taking place on January 24 & 25, 2025, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center's TR STUDIO.

New Village Arts Announces THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE San Diego Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

New Village Arts has announced our first production of 2025: the San Diego premiere of THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.

Citadel Theatre's I AND YOU Begins In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Cast and production team have been announced for Citadel Theatre’s upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU. I AND YOU will open on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Review: GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Makes its Anticipated Return to Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - Dec 21, 2024

Jane Austen and Christmas go hand-in-hand, like ornaments and trees or Santa and Rudolph. Luckily for us, Capital Stage has brought back one of my favorite Austen-inspired works, Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley. It is the third in a trilogy of plays by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon that focus on the Bennet sisters in the years following Pride and Prejudice.

THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE San Diego Premiere Announced At New Village Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

New Village Arts has announced its first production of 2025: the San Diego premiere of THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center

WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.

Review: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Steve Murray - Dec 11, 2024

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly might be my favorite secular Holiday offering – a shining jewel that follows the Bennet sisters of Jane Austin fame attempt at a cheery Xmas week mired by romantic foibles reminiscent of a good Shakespeare play. Award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson developed this play, co-authoring the Christmas at Pemberley plays (Miss Bennet, The Wickhams, and Georgiana and Kitty) with Margot Melcon, former director of new play development at Marin Theatre Company. They have become beloved staples at TheatreWorks and this production shines through its stellar casting and excellent creative crew.

Interview: Sophie Oda of MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Comes Home for the Holidays
by Jim Munson - Dec 9, 2024

BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area native Sophie Oda about her return to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley after 20 years to appear in 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley' playing through December 29th in Palo Alto.

Photos: Theatreworks Silicon Valley Presents MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has released first look photos of the holiday play Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, written by Bay Area playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon.