Richard Willett

Vivid Stage Receives Several Grants in Support of Season

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is the recipient of several grants for a variety of programs and productions in the 2023-2024 season.

Mansa K. Mussa's Work Will Be On Display at Vivid Stage to Accompany GRIEF AT HIGH TIDE

Vivid Stage will present the world premiere of Grief at High Tide by Richard Willett from October 5 through 15. During this production, and through the end of November, the work of artist Mansa K. Mussa will be on display in the Oakes Center lobby.

Special Guests To Hold Conversations At Vivid Stage as Part of GRIEF AT HIGH TIDE

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present the world premiere of Grief at High Tide by Richard Willett from October 5 through 15. During the run of the production, several special guests will be a part of free discussions with the audience on themes central to the play.

World Premiere Of GRIEF AT HIGH TIDE Announced At Vivid Stage

Experience the world premiere of 'Grief at High Tide' at Vivid Stage. Don't miss this captivating new production exploring the depths of loss and healing.

Photo Exclusive: First Look At 9/10 By Richard Willett Off-Broadway World Premiere

9/10 – a new play by Richard Willett that tells four stories set in the World Trade Center on the night before September 11, 2001 --  will be given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer, with preview performances beginning August 24 prior to its official opening on August 28 at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond St.), marking the return to the New York stage of the new play company NEW DIRECTIONS THEATER following a ten-year absence, it has been announced by Eliza Beckwith, a co-founder of NEW DIRECTIONS, and director of 9/10. See exclusive photos from the production below!

Vivid Stage Announces 2023-2024 Season!

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is announcing its new season. This professional company will bring three productions to the stage in addition to improvisational comedy, cabaret, play readings, and educational programs for teens and adults.  As always, the Vivid Stage Resident Acting Company and their guests will tell stories that reflect our shared experience of being human with heart and humor.

World Premiere Of Richard Willett's 9/10 Set Off-Broadway In August

9/10 – a new play by Richard Willett that tells four stories set in the World Trade Center on the night before September 11, 2001 --  will be given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer, with preview performances beginning August 24 prior to its official opening on August 28 at the Gene Frankel Theatre.

New Directions Theater to Present World Premiere of 9/10, A Glimpse Into the World Trade Center Before 9/11

Get ready for an unforgettable theater experience with the world premiere of '9/10' at New Directions Theater. Don't miss out on witnessing these captivating performances by a talented cast. Previews start on August 24, and the show opens on August 28.

TheREP's 12th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Summit Will Be Live

Capital Repertory Theatre announces the 12th annual NEXT ACT! showcase of new works June 10-12, will be live for the first time in three years.

Meet The Artist New Play Readings Come to Vivid Stage

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 3, 17, 24 and 31. All readings will take place at the Summit Public Library, 75 Maple Street, at 7 pm.

Signature Welcomes New Members To Board Of Trustees Including Dominique Morisseau, Lila Neugebauer and More

Signature Theatre announces additions to Signature's Board of Trustees.

Edward Norton and Kate Roche Hope Elected to Signature Theatre Board

Signature Theatre (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton, Executive Director Erika Mallin) just announced that Edward Norton has been elected as the Board of Trustees' new Chairman andKate Roche Hope has been elected as the new President. Mr. Norton and Mrs. Hope will serve 3 year terms effective immediately. Actor and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson (The Piano Lesson, August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned) and Richard Willett, the Vice President and General Manager of East Hampton's Wines by Morrell, will also be joining the Board of Trustees.

TINY BUBBLES Opens Off-Broadway Today, 7/16

TINY BUBBLES is a new comedy by Richard Willett (TRIPTYCH, THE FLID SHOW, RANDOM HARVEST), being given its New York premiere this summer, opening tonight, July 16 at the Medicine Show Theatre (549 W. 52 St.) in Manhattan.

Photo Flash: First Look at Amy Staats, Jay Alvarez & More in New Direction's TINY BUBBLES

TINY BUBBLES, a new comedy by Richard Willett, will be given its New York premiere this summer with preview performances starting Thursday, July 12, prior to its official opening on Monday, July 16, at the Medicine Show Theatre (549 W. 52 St.) in Manhattan. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

TINY BUBBLES Opens Off-Broadway 7/16

TINY BUBBLES is a new comedy by Richard Willett (TRIPTYCH, THE FLID SHOW, RANDOM HARVEST), being given its New York premiere this summer, opening on Monday, July 16 at the Medicine Show Theatre (549 W. 52 St.) in Manhattan.

TINY BUBBLES Begins Performances 7/12 at Medicine Show Theatre

TINY BUBBLES -- a new comedy by Richard Willett (TRIPTYCH, THE FLID SHOW, RANDOM HARVEST) -- will be given its New York premiere this summer with preview performances starting Thursday, July 12 prior to its official opening on Monday, July 16 at the Medicine Show Theatre (549 W. 52 St.) in Manhattan.

Last Night of the 2010 Festival of New American Plays Held Tonight

The final performance in the 2010 Festival of New American Plays will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia.