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Theresa Rebeck is a widely produced playwright. Past New York productions include The Understudy, Mauritius, The Scene, The Water’s Edge, Bad Dates, The Butterfly Collection, Spike Heels, Loose Knit, The Family of Mann, View of the Dome and Omnium Gatherum (co-written, Pulitzer finalist). Publications include her Collected Plays Volumes I, II and III; Free Fire Zone (fall 2007), all with Smith & Kraus; and two novels, Three Girls and Their Brother and Twelve Rooms With a View with Random House/Shaye Areheart Books. Produced feature films include Harriet the Spy, Gossip and the independent features Sunday on the Rocks and Seducing Charlie Barker (adapted from her play The Scene). Awards include the Writers Guild of America Award for Episodic Drama and a Peabody Award for her work on NYPD Blue. She has also won the National Theatre Conference Award, the William Inge New Voices Playwriting Award, the PEN/Laura Pels Foundation Award, an Alex Award and a Lilly Award. She is currently the creator/executive producer of the new NBC show Smash. Ms. Rebeck is a contributing editor to the Harvard Review and an associate artist of the Roundabout Theatre Company. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Lark and, believe it or not, she is the treasurer of the Dramatists Guild. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband Jess and two children, Cooper and Cleo.

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Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company. Learn more here!
San Francisco Playhouse Commissions 16 New Works

San Francisco Playhouse is currently collaborating with a lineup of 16 established and emerging playwrights to pen new plays. Learn more about the plays and about the Playhouse!
Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
Danny DeVito to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2025 Gala

Roundabout Theatre Company's 2025 Gala will honor Danny DeVito. Mr. DeVito, who most recently starred in Roundabout’s I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, made his Broadway debut in Roundabout’s The Price by Arthur Miller. Learn more about DeVito and see how to purchase tickets to the gala.
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Playwrights For The 19th Annual Colorado New Play Summit

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the playwrights, dates, and details for the 2025 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). Learn more about the festival here!
Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann & More Will Star in SMASH on Broadway

SMASH is set to open at Broadway's Imperial Theatre this spring, bringing the acclaimed TV series to the stage. We have all of the new details on what to expect including who's who in the cast, and the show's official dates for Broadway in the Spring of 2025!
Interview: Giovanna Sardelli of KING JAMES at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

BroadwayWorld talks to Giovanna Sardelli about directing the regional premiere of Rajiv Joseph's 'King James.' The funny and moving story of an enduring and emotionally fraught friendship between two very different basketball fans runs October 7th through November 1st in MountainView.
Alley Theatre Reveals Cast for its 2024-25 Resident Acting Company

Alley Theatre revealed the casting for its 2024-25 Resident Acting Company, featuring a mix of returning members and new faces. The season will include a variety of productions showcasing the company's talent.
Mary Testa, Shakina, and More Set for 5&DIME Industry Reading

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.
Single Tickets for TheREP 2024-25 Season Now Available - ONCE & More

Single tickets for theREP's 2024-25 season are now available. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
Interview: Jen Gantwerker's Journey

Theatre unlocks something really magical in kids. Watching it teaches them that they live in a world where anything is possible, and making it helps them find their place in that world. I could also stand on a rooftop and shout for days about the impact arts-based learning within the classroom has on kids - on their confidence, their enthusiasm for learning, and their ability to succeed in school. Like I said, it's magic!
SEARED to be Presented at Albany's Capital Repertory Theatre This Month

Capital Repertory Theatre will present “Seared,” a sizzling comedy by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Sierra Stages to Present THE SHORTS: Four Fast-Paced Plays by Theresa Rebeck

Sierra Stages will present its latest production, The Shorts, a captivating collection of four fun and fast-paced plays by Broadway’s most-produced female playwright, Theresa Rebeck. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Playhouse West Presents STANDING BY Directed By Wolf Bodison

Playhouse West announced the opening of STANDING BY, directed by Wolf Bodison, on September 21. The production explores the lives of understudies in the theater world, offering a behind-the-scenes look.
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More

Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
Chatter: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque & More Star in WORKING GIRL Musical Workshop

BroadwayWorld has just learned that a musical version of Working Girl is getting an industry presentation this week in New York City. Check out who is starring in the workshop here!
49th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Reveals Six Winning Plays

The 49th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival by Concord Theatricals revealed six winning plays. Learn more about the winners!
Alley Theatre 2024-25 Season Single Tickets On Sale

Single tickets for the Alley Theatre's 2024-25 season are now available. The lineup features a diverse range of productions, promising an exciting theatrical experience for audiences.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Theresa Rebeck written?

Theresa Rebeck has written 20 shows including Spike Heels (Playwright), Loose Knit (Playwright), The Family of Mann (Playwright), View of the Dome (Playwright), The Butterfly Collection (Playwright), Omnium Gatherum (Playwright), The Water's Edge (Playwright), The Scene (Playwright), Mauritius (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright), Our House (Playwright), The Understudy (Playwright), Motherhood Out Loud (Playwright), Seminar (Playwright), Dead Accounts (Playwright), The Way of the World (Adaptation), What We're Up Against (Playwright), Bernhardt/Hamlet (Playwright), Seared (Playwright), Dig (Playwright).

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