Tori Sampson

Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers

Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!

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,.

Review: Lumen Repertory’s CADILLAC CREW is a Compelling Call to Reclaim Forgotten Voices

Lumen Repertory Theatre’s CADILLAC CREW delivers a powerful exploration of Black women’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, with captivating performances and immersive design.

Temple Theaters to Present IF PRETTY HURTS UGLY MUST BE A MUHf**kA

IF PRETTY HURTS UGLY MUST BE A MUHf**kA, a contemporary riff on a West African fable, comes to Temple University with live music and dance in October. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Sneak Peek Clip From THREE WOMEN Episode Three

Watch a new sneak peek clip from the third episode of the new limited series “Three Women,” starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy.

Lumen Repertory Theatre to Present CADILLAC CREW By Tori Sampson

Lumen Repertory Theatre has announced the final production of its 2024 season themed 'BOLD': the regional premiere of Cadillac Crew by Tori Sampson. This powerful play, running from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, November 2 at the historic San Marco Church, brings to the stage a story of civil rights, sisterhood and the complexities of the fight for equality.

Edward Albee's One Acts Come To Jacksonville in July

​​​​​​​Lumen Repertory Theatre has announced the third production of its 2024 season themed 'BOLD': Edward Albee's powerful one-acts, The American Dream and The Zoo Story. This double bill, running from Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the historic San Marco Church showcases the searing and thought-provoking works of one of America's most influential playwrights.

Creative Cauldron Closes 2023-24 Season With THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN

In May, Creative Cauldron will present The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. A show about a girl who is stuck between two worlds within her own identity, as she strives to make a name for herself in the bright lights of Broadway.

Playwrights Horizons Managing Director Leslie Marcus to Step Down at the End of 2023-24 Season

Leslie Marcus, who has served as Playwrights Horizons' Managing Director for three decades, is stepping down from the position in the summer of 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

Jersey City Theater Center Presents New Play Reading of CADILLAC CREW by Tori Sampson

Jersey City Theater Center will present a reading of Cadillac Crew by Tori Sampson, a new play that takes place on the day of a much-anticipated speech by Rosa Parks during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

The Inspired Acting Company to Present TALLEY'S FOLLY in December

Join The Inspired Acting Company for their captivating production of TALLEY'S FOLLY, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores themes of love, identity, and human connection. Don't miss this unforgettable performance in Walled Lake, MI.

WHAT FITS INSIDE A HUMAN HEART Premieres at Soul Rep This Month

As a follow up to Soul Rep’s riveting season opener co-production of Tori Sampson’s CADILLAC CREW, with Echo Theatre, the company continues its offerings with the long-awaited world premiere of a newly commissioned play – WHAT FITS INSIDE A HUMAN HEART. Learn more about the play here!

CADILLAC CREW at The Inspired Acting Company

Special Offer: The Inspired Acting Company presents the Michigan premiere of CADILLAC CREW

Photos: First Look At The Inspired Acting Company Michigan Premiere Of CADILLAC CREW, Opening September 29

The Inspired Acting Company will present a powerful and thought-provoking production of “Cadillac Crew” by acclaimed playwright Tori Sampson. See photos from the production.

The Inspired Acting Company To Present The Michigan Premiere Of CADILLAC CREW

The Inspired Acting Company will present a powerful and thought-provoking production of Cadillac Crew by acclaimed playwright Tori Sampson.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THIS LAND WAS MADE at Vineyard Theatre

Check out photos from opening night of This Land Was Made at Vineyard Theatre!

Vineyard Theatre Awarded $4.5 Million Capital Grant by the New York State Council on the Arts

Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a grant of $4.5 Million to Vineyard Theatre to support a major renovation of Vineyard Theatre in New York City’s Union Square neighborhood.

Photos: First Look at Vineyard Theatre's THIS LAND WAS MADE

All new production photos have been released from This Land Was Made, written by Tori Sampson (New York Times Critic’s Pick If Pretty Hurts, Ugly Must Be A Muhf**ka) and directed by LPTW Lucille Lortel Award and 2023 Obie Award winner Taylor Reynolds (Tambo & Bones).

Jennifer Kiger Concludes Run at Yale Repertory Theatre; Chantal Rodriguez Appointed Associate Artistic Director

Yale Repertory Theatre has announced that Jennifer Kiger, Associate Artistic Director at Yale Rep and Director of New Play Programs, is stepping down from these roles effective June 30, 2023. She will continue to serve on the Playwriting faculty at David Geffen School of Drama.   

KING JAMES, LOVE LETTERS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for June 2023

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this June is a New York premiere, an immersive production, and much more!