Susan Lynskey

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at ZACH

Wow. Get thee to ZACH quick. This weekend is the last for the epic THE LEHMAN TRILOGY. This work by Italian playwright Stefano Massini, chronicles the history of the Lehman Brothers firm from its inception in the mid-19th century to its dramatic collapse in 2008.

Cast Set for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at ZACH Theatre

ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of the acclaimed award-winning play The Lehman Trilogy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Preps For Baltimore Center Stage Premiere

Baltimore Center Stage is preparing for the regional premiere of a new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest by Jenny Koons. See photos of the cast in action. 

Photos: First Look at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Pittsburgh Public Theater

All new photos have been released from The Importance of Being Earnest at Pittsburgh Public Theater! Performances run March 27 to April 14 at the O’Reilly Theater. Check out the photos here!

Review: POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

What did our critic think of POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIV at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?

Photos: First Look at POTUS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Get a first look at brand-new production photos from Selina Fillinger’s gleefully feminist satire, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, performing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Kim Blanck, Stephanie Styles, Deirdre Lovejoy & More to Star in POTUS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Get the scoop on the newly announced cast for POTUS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Find out who will be taking the stage in this eagerly awaited production.

Marin Shakespeare to Present Readings Butterworth & Kirkwood Plays By Actors' Reading Collective This Month

In July ACTORS' READING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is presenting two premiere play readings on July 10th and July 31st at Marin Shakespeare Company. Both readings begin at 7 pm.  

ARC Performs a Staged Reading Series at Marin Shakes

ACTORS’ READING COLLECTIVE (ARC)  is presenting a series of 3 play readings in June and July at Marin Shakespeare Company - 514 Fourth St., San Rafael, 94901. All readings begin at 7 pm.  ARC’s mission is to share the artistic, spiritual, and emotional passion uniquely inherent to theater and storytelling.

Review: GLORIA: A LIFE By Emily Mann At Theater J

What did our critic think of GLORIA: A LIFE at Theater J?

GLORIA: A LIFE Comes to Theater J Next Month

Beginning on March 8 and running through April 2, 2023, Theater J brings Gloria: A Life to the stage. This celebration of the famed women’s rights advocate Gloria Steinem is written by Emily Mann and directed by award-winning DC actor and director, Holly Twyford.

Fountain Theatre Partners With Los Angeles LGBT Center To Present Screening Of ROE By Lisa Loomer

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision on January 22,1973, The Fountain Theatre is partnering with the Los Angeles LGBT Center to present a screening of the Fountain's 'hyper-staged' reading of Roe by Lisa Loomer on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre.

Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Theater J

'Intimate Apparel' is a fascinating look at an intriguing woman, time period, and world, but the production just didn’t meet the standards Theater J has set for itself over the years.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park This Month

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will bring Truvy's beauty salon to the Marx Theatre stage beginning March 19 with the production STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Based on Robert Harling's beloved off-Broadway hit, which inspired a blockbuster movie of the same name, the show features beloved characters, snappy dialogue and a timeless celebration of female friendship.

Aurora Theatre Company Cancels Remainder Of 2019/2020 Season

Aurora Theatre Company today announced that out of concern for public health and safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic it will cancel its upcoming runs of Christopher Chen's THE RULER and Laura Eason's SEX WITH STRANGERS, previously scheduled May 8 - July 5 and June 19 - July 19, respectively.

Aurora Theatre Company Presents  Joe Orton's Comic Masterpiece LOOT

Aurora Theatre Company continues its dynamic 28th season with  Joe Orton's LOOT. Former Aurora Artistic Director Tom Ross (Everything is Illuminated, This Is How It Goes, A Delicate Balance) directs this comedic tour de force.

New Light Theater Project Presents BRECHT: CALL AND RESPOND

New Light Theater Project presents Brecht: Call and Respond (an evening of three one-acts), featuring The Jewish Wife by  Bertolt Brecht with the commissioned one-acts Self Help in the Anthropocene by Kristin Idaszak and Sunset Point by Arlene Hutton.  Directed by Jerry Heymann, Brecht: Call and Respond (an evening of three one-acts) begins performances on Thursday, January 30 for a limited engagement through Saturday, February 15.  Press opening is Sunday, February 2 at 3 pm.  The performance schedule is Wednesday a?" Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 2 pm & 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm. Please note the following schedule adjustments: there is no matinee performance on Saturday 2/1; there is an added performance on Tue 2/11 at 7:30 pm.  Performances are at The Paradise Factory (64 East 4th Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue). Tickets, which are on sale now, are $25. To purchase tickets, visit www.newlighttheaterproject.com.

BWW Review: HANDBAGGED at 59E59 Presents a Fascinating Perspective of Recent British History

The NYC premiere of 'Handbagged,' written by Moira Buffini and directed by Indhu Rubasingham, is now on stage at 59E59 Theaters as part of Brits Off-Broadway. This unique, fascinating play captures elements of history and the stark differences between Queen Elizabeth and Margaret Thatcher

HANDBAGGED Makes NYC Premiere At Brits Off Broadway At 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to welcome to Brits Off Broadway the NYC premiere of HANDBAGGED, written by Moira Buffini and directed by Indhu Rubasingham. Produced by Round House Theatre, HANDBAGGED begins performances on Tuesday, June 4 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 30. Press Opening is Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Friday at 7:00 PM; Saturday at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM; and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison). Single tickets are $25 - $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call the 59E59 Box Office at 646-892-7999 or visit www.59e59.org.

BWW Review: Dazzling and Uplifting INDECENT at Center Stage

Indecent is about the power of theater to dazzle and uplift. Playwright Vogel has discussed plays that make the hair stand up on her neck. That is exactly what Indecent does: makes the hairs stand up on the back of the neck, and we may be at a loss to explain.