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Isabel Monk Cade's New Solo Show MY WAY [The Morning-After Pill, A Retrospective] Comes to El Barrio's Artspace PS109
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

Isabel Monk Cade's new solo show 'MY WAY [The Morning-After Pill, A Retrospective]' will run for three performances at El Barrio's Artspace in New York City. Learn more here!
Stage Raw to Present its 2025 Stage Raw Awards Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Now in its 11th year, Stage Raw will present its 2025 Stage Raw Awards Party on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Sassafras Saloon. Learn more about the awardees here!
MINDPLAY Starring Vinny DePonto Extends Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Mind-bending sensation Mindplay by Vinny DePonto will present a 3-week extension Off-Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. 
Cast And Creative Team Revealed For Alliance Theatre's THE RESERVOIR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

Alliance Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming world-premiere co-production, THE RESERVOIR. The RESERVOIR runs on the Herts Stage, March 29 – May 4, 2025. Opening night is Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Meet the Cast of PURPOSE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Steppenwolf’s Purpose begins previews tonight, February 25, ahead of an opening on March 17th, and running through July 6, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Purpose here!
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Cast of DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.  
Photos: DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR Workshop at IAMA Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

All new photos have been released from IAMA Theatre Company's workshop production of Don't Touch My Hair by Douglas Lyons, directed by Velani Dibba, produced in association with Jessica Green Harrison.  Check out the photos here!
BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND to Highlight Geffen Playhouse and Steppenwolf Production, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

This week's Bob Barth's One Night Stand on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room Stream celebrates the best of theatre, featuring two must-see productions lighting up stages in Southern California. Learn more!
Review: NOISES OFF at the Geffen Playhouse
by Harker Jones - Feb 12, 2025

The classic show is revived to hysterical effect with excellent directing, staging and acting
Photos: HAMLET at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is bringing to the stage a new look at HAMLET by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Check out photos here!
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
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.
Joe Locke to Be Honored By the Human Rights Campaign
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 24, 2025

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, has announced Joe Locke, Louisa Jacobson, and RaeShanda Lias as its honorees for the 2025 HRC Greater New York Dinner.
Bryan Perri Will Debut Few Words At Zankel Hall At Carnegie Hall In April
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Bryan Perri, the award-winning music supervisor, orchestrator, arranger, music director, and conductor will debut Few Words: A Performance on April 10, 2025 at 7:30pm at Zankel Hall.
Ensemble Theatre Company's HAMLET Begins At The New Vic Theatre In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara brings a thrilling new look at one of the greatest plays ever written, HAMLET by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck.
RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
MINDPLAY Launches TodayTix Lottery For Off-Broadway Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Vinny DePonto's MINDPLAY has launched a digital rush ticket policy for the show's Off-Broadway premiere, now in previews at Greenwich House Theatre.  
Douglas Lyons' DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR to be Presented at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will continue its 2024/25 season with a workshop production of the final play in the Douglas Lyons comedic trilogy, Don’t Touch My Hair. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!

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