Stephen Sachs

ALABASTER LA Premiere to be Presented at Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

The Fountain Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of Alabaster, a funny and poignant new play about healing and the power of women by Audrey Cefaly. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

ALABASTER L.A. Premiere to be Presented at Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

The Fountain Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of Alabaster, a funny and poignant new play about healing and the power of women by Audrey Cefaly. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Bluesky for Broadway & Tax Incentives for Theatre in Massachusetts
by Alex Freeman - Nov 25, 2024

Broadway embraces new platforms like Bluesky and Stage Mag, while regional developments include Massachusetts’ live theater tax credit and Portland’s push for funding transparency. Leadership changes at the Fountain Theatre and Birmingham Rep signal fresh directions for these institutions. Finally, celebrations and reflections, from Broadway’s marketing triumphs to the UK’s National Lottery milestone, emphasize the ongoing balance of creativity, recognition, and sustainability in the performing arts.

Raymond O. Caldwell to Succeed Stephen Sachs as Artistic Director of Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

The Fountain Theatre has selected Raymond O. Caldwell as Stephen Sachs's successor as artistic director. Learn more about Caldwell and about the promotion.

Photos: FATHERLAND Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage II
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2024

The Fountain Theatre production of Fatherland, conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, is now playing Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage II (131 W. 55th St, NYC). Go inside opening night in the photos!

Photos: FATHERLAND At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

The Fountain Theatre production of Fatherland, conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, is now playing Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage II (131 W. 55th St, NYC). See photos from the production.

The Road Theatre Company Adds Captioned Performances of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

The Road Theatre Company has added a new captioning system to its state-of-the-art theatre in North Hollywood and the company will now be able to offer three captioned performances for the deaf and hard of hearing communities for their upcoming world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD.

I, DANIEL BLAKE Comes to the Fountain Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

The Fountain Theatre will present the U.S. premiere of I, Daniel Blake, a beautiful and deeply moving story adapted for the stage by Dave Johns from the Palme d’Or and BAFTA award-winning film written by Paul Laverty and directed by Ken Loach. 

FATHERLAND to Debut Off-Broadway in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

FATHERLAND begins Off-Broadway performances on Sept. 18. The play tells the true story of a man involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and his son who turns him in to the FBI.

Road Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD By Marlow Wyatt
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, have announced the first show of its 2024-2025 season, the world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD, written by Marlow Wyatt and directed by Chuma Gault. 

FATHERLAND Extends at the Fountain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

The Fountain Theatre has announced the second extension of its world premiere hit play, Fatherland.

Review: FATHERLAND at The Fountain Theatre
by Harker Jones - Mar 8, 2024

FATHERLAND is an unsettling reminder of how an average person can tip from sane to insane all in the name of good ol’ American patriotism, crossing ethical, moral, and legal lines with nary a hesitation. Read on to see what our critic had to say.

FATHERLAND Extends Through End of May at Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

The Fountain Theatre has extended the world premiere of its play, Fatherland, through May 26. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Industry Pro Newsletter: North Carolina Theater Files for Chapter 11, Second Stage Gives Up the Kiser
by Alex Freeman - Feb 26, 2024

The restructuring of the industry continues - in North Carolina, Raleigh has lost one of its major institutions (for the time being) as North Carolina Theater suspends their 2024 season and files for bankruptcy. The labor movement continues to notch wins in New York, as the Atlantic Theater workers have voted to join IATSE.

Photos: FATHERLAND Opens Sunday At Fountain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024

The Fountain Theatre presents the world premiere of “Fatherland,” a new work of verbatim theater conceived and directed by Fountain artistic director Stephen Sachs, opening Sunday, with performances continuing through March 30. See photos from the production.

Fountain Theatre Co-Founding Artistic Director Stephen Sachs Will Retire
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

The Fountain Theatre to Present World Premiere of FATHERLAND in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

Fountain Theatre will present the new play ‘Fatherland,’ a true story of son who turned father in for Jan 6 attack on Capitol.

Review: FREIGHT at Fountain Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Nov 30, 2023

Per playwright Howard L. Craft, the spirit of the human soul has the capacity to return to earth multiple times until it successfully learns…well…whatever it is supposed to learn. Can’t speak for the soul, but the performer J. Alphonse Nicholson needs no do-overs to embody the five incarnations of Abel Green within Craft’s play FREIGHT. Simply put, Nicholson nails each Green ably, in every possible way. Completely.

Fountain Theatre to Host Memorial Celebration for Shirley Jo Finney at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

The Fountain Theatre will host a celebration to honor the memory of Shirley Jo Finney at the Kirk Douglas Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 12beginning at 7 p.m.

Director Shirley Jo Finney Passes Away at 74
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023

The theater community mourns the passing of celebrated director Shirley Jo Finney, who passed away after battling cancer. The Fountain Theatre will host a memorial service to honor her life and achievements.