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Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey Named Co-Artistic Directors of Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

​​​​​​​Ars Nova has announced that Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025, following over two decades of leadership.

Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!

New York Theatre Workshop Introduces New Series Highlighting WE LIVE IN CAIRO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the FOR THE CULTURE series for WE LIVE IN CAIRO, featuring post-show discussions and community events to explore the themes of the musical and its cultural impact.

Ali Louis Bourzgui & More to Star in WE LIVE IN CAIRO at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop revealed the full cast & creative team for We Live in Cairo. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.  Check out photos here!

Road Theatre Company Announces Special Pride Encore Performance of BRIGHT HALF LIFE by Tanya Barfield
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 19, 2022

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a special one-night only performance of BRIGHT HALF LIFE starring Kacie Rogers and Tiffany Wolff.  If you missed seeing this exquisitely staged production, then mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 22 at 8:00pm.

BRIGHT HALF LIFE Runs Now Through May 22nd at The Road Theatre Company
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 9, 2022

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the second show of its 30th Anniversary Repertory Season, the Los Angeles premiere of BRIGHT HALF LIFE, written by Pulitzer Prize nominee Tanya Barfield and directed by Amy K. Harmon.  BRIGHT HALF LIFE will begin previews on Monday, April 4; will open on Friday, April 8 at 8pm and run through Sunday, May 22 at the Road Theatre, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.

Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff, Joshua Henry, and More Set For Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center's Monte Cristo Award Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022

The evening will feature performances and remarks by Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff, Joshua Henry, Tom Kitt, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Tyler Bunch, Scott Richards, Paulette Haupt, Ellie Ellsworth and others.  

BRIGHT HALF LIFE Comes To The Road Theatre In North Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the second show of its 30th Anniversary Repertory Season, the Los Angeles premiere of BRIGHT HALF LIFE, written by Pulitzer Prize nominee Tanya Barfield and directed by Amy K. Harmon.  

Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center to Honor George C. White at Monte Cristo Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2022

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced that it will present the 21st Monte Cristo Award to its Founder George C. White.   George’s career includes not only his 37 years as President of the O’Neill and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, but also numerous activities and accomplishments in theater throughout the world.

The Road Theatre Company Announces Updated Schedule for Its Three Play Repertory Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2022

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are updating its live performance schedule for its previously announced three play repertory season.

The Road Theatre Company Announces Return to Live Performances With Three Plays in Repertory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2021

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY has announced its return to live performances with three plays performing in repertory. THE PLAY YOU WANT, written by Bernardo Cubria and directed by Michael John Garcés, will begin previews on Tuesday, February 8; will open on Friday, February 11 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 27.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Tiffani Gavin New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center welcomes Tiffani Gavin as its next Executive Director. Gavin helms the nationally-recognized, award-winning institution and leads its professional development programs for puppetry, plays, musicals, and cabaret, as well as the flagship undergraduate program, the National Theater Institute.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces 2020 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2020

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today the 2020 summer season which will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CEO/Producer Preston Whiteway Will Depart Eugene O'Neill Theater Center After 16 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced that, after 16 years with the organization, CEO/Producer Preston Whiteway will depart in August 2020.

SUPERHERO Cast Recording Will Get December Release
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2019

Sony Masterworks Broadway just announced the December 6 release of SUPERHERO (ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING) with music and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize, Tony and Emmy Award-winning composer Tom Kitt (Jagged Little Pill, Next to Normal, If/Then) and book by Tony and Golden Globe Award-winning writer John Logan (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Red).  Also making its debut alongside today's preorder is the album's lead offering a?oeIt's Not Like In The Movies,a?? performed by  Tony and GRAMMY Award nominee Bryce Pinkham and Kyle McArthur a?" listen here. 

Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting For TEENAGE DICK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2019

The Donmar Warehouse announces the full cast for Teenage Dick, Mike Lew's darkly comic take on Shakespeare's Richard III, directed by Donmar Artistic Director Michael Longhurst. Joining previously announced cast Daniel Monks and Susan Wokoma are Callum Adams, Alice Hewkin, Siena Kelly and Ruth Madeley.

Photo Flashback: Remembering Hal Prince
by Walter McBride - Aug 7, 2019

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported last week, legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince passed away at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

NATIONAL CRITICS INSTITUTE at O'Neill Theater Center Honors Mark Charney
by Lauren Yarger - Jul 16, 2019

O'Neill Center Honors Mark Charney as He Steps Down as NCI's Associate Director

Rialto Chatter: Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY To Play Broadway This Fall
by Alan Henry - Jun 20, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY will come to Broadway this fall. The production, directed by Robert O'Hara, begin previews on Sept. 10, 2019 and run through Jan. 20, 2020.