Yussef El Guindi

Urban Stages' PEOPLE OF THE BOOK to Launch Series of Talk Backs

Urban Stages will present a series of talkbacks for their acclaimed Off Broadway debut of  Yussef El Guindi’s play People of the Book, directed by John Langs, beginning October 24, 2024.

Photos: Opening Night of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK at Urban Stages NY

Urban Stages is presenting the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi’s play People of the Book, directed by John Langs. The show runs through November 3, 2024 at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Check out photos from the opening night celebration here!

Urban Stages Reveals Cast and Creative Team For New York Premiere of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.

Urban Stages Announces 2024-2025 Season

Urban Stages has announced its 2024-25 season featuring the NY premiere of Yussef el Guindi's PEOPLE OF THE BOOK and the 16th Annual Award Winning Winter Rhythms.

Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award

Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers will receive the annual award for her play, BLACK BEAR ISLAND.

TEN ACROBATS IN AN AMAZING LEAP OF FAITH Comes to Centerstage Theatre in May

Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith is written by Yussef El Guindi and is being directed by  Agastya Kohli

Artistic Director John Langs to Depart ACT Contemporary Theatre

After six years of successful leadership, Artistic Director John Langs is set to depart from ACT Contemporary Theatre. Learn more about the change in leadership!

World Premieres & More Set for ACT Contemporary Theatre 2024/25 Season

Seattle's ACT Contemporary Theatre has unveiled its 2024/25 Season, showcasing five innovative contemporary productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

World Premiere of THE TUTOR Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center in April

New Conservatory Theatre Center will present a world premiere commission in association with Golden Thread Productions this April. The Tutor is written by Golden Thread’s Founding Artistic Director Emeritus, Torange Yeghiazarian and directed by the company’s current Executive Artistic Director, Sahar Assaf.

Twelve Writers Appointed in the Third Year of The Royal Society of Literature's International Writers Programme

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL), the UK's charity for the advancement of literature, has today, on its 203rd Birthday, announced the authors honoured in the third year of the RSL International Writers programme. This annual, life-long award recognises the contribution of writers across the globe to literature.

Kelundra Smith Named Managing Editor of American Theatre Magazine

Learn about the recent appointment of Kelundra Smith as the new Managing Editor of American Theatre. Discover how her expertise and passion for the arts will shape the future of the publication.

BETC's THE ROYALE Wins Big at the Henry Awards; Full List of Winners!

The 2023 Henry Awards were held on July 24, 2023.  Among the big winners of the evening were The Royale from BETC. Check out the full list of winners here!

Tim Sanford and Aimée Hayes Launch The Tent Theater Company, Dedicated to Supporting Elder Playwrights

Tim Sanford, former artistic director of Playwrights Horizons, and Aimée Hayes, former producing artistic director of Southern Rep, have launched The Tent Theater Company.

Cast & Creatives Set for Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Guthrie Theater

The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig, directed by Risa Brainin. 

PILGRIMS MUSA & SHERI IN THE NEW WORLD Will Play The Public Theatre Beginning on Friday

Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World will play The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn's Professional Theatre, March 3 – 12.

Meet the Cast of LIFE OF PI, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel LIFE OF PI begins previews tonight, March 9. The play will officially open at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Meet the cast of Life of Pi here!

PILGRIMS MUSA & SHERI IN THE NEW WORLD Playing March 3-12 At The Public Theatre

This March 3 – 12, The Public Theatre presents the Maine premiere of Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World, a romantic, funny and heartfelt love story with a cultural twist.

Golden Thread Launches 2023 Season: Building Forward

Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, presents a season of new work highlighting our commitment to uplift one another as we explore ways to connect, cope, and be moved to make a change. Join us as we look for comfort in comic relief, seek unity in collaboration, and find inspiration in the stories of those fighting for justice and equality. 

Industry Pro Newsletter: Alive Downtown Alliance, Labor Issues on the West End

With more frequency, we are starting to see alliances of theaters come together across different regions to create a stronger entity. And that isn’t a surprising development. Given the rising costs within the industry, collaboration continues to be one of the best ways to keep those costs down.

How Regional Theaters Are Making it Work in 2023

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the problems regional theaters are having attracting audiences. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula. Audience members I’ve spoken to on my trips to regionals have cited all kinds of reasons for being there.