Yussef El Guindi

The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Awards $150,000 to Playwrights Jordan Harrison and Yussef El Guindi
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The Trustees of The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation, Inc. have announced that The Antiquities by Jordan Harrison and Refugee Rhapsody by Yussef El Guindi are recipients of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Citation of Excellence.

Urban Stages' PEOPLE OF THE BOOK to Launch Series of Talk Backs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023

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!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

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. 

Meet the Cast of LIFE OF PI, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023

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 Will Play The Public Theatre Beginning on Friday
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023

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

PILGRIMS MUSA & SHERI IN THE NEW WORLD Playing March 3-12 At The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2023

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
by Alex Freeman - Jan 23, 2023

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.