Kip Fagan News

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jesse Eisenberg revealed that his next project follows the making of an original musical. Now, it has been confirmed that the film is officially in the works, and will star Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti.

The secret is out: Jesse Eisenberg loves musical theater. During a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Social Network star shared that, despite a career in films, musical theater is his first love. He also revealed that one of his next film projects will center on a musical. Watch in this video.

The Tank will present KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA, a new dramedy by Ariel Stess. Directed by Meghan Finn, the play explores the intersecting lives of four women in New Mexico. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The 2024 edition of the CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL at Chain Theatre in New York City will feature the stage-directorial debut of Jessie Eisenberg and over 60 new plays. Don't miss this exciting event from February 8th to March 3rd.

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb celebrated award-winning director Anne Kauffman at the 2023 Clubbed Thumb Gala, held on Monday, October 2 at Etsy Headquarters. Check out photos from the event here!

The Cape Cod Theatre Project's (CCTP) all-female playwright season opens with Gina Femia's The Violet Sisters, featuring Lucy DeVito and Sarah Schenkkan, directed by Taylor Reynolds. Reynolds is the 2021 LPTW Lucille Lortel Award recipient and most recently the director of critically-acclaimed Tambo & Bones at Playwrights Horizons.

The Cape Cod Theatre Project's (CCTP) all-female playwright season opens with Gina Femia's The Violet Sisters, featuring Lucy DeVito and Sarah Schenkkan, directed by Taylor Reynolds. Reynolds is the 2021 LPTW Lucille Lortel Award recipient and director of the critically-acclaimed Tambo & Bones at Playwrights Horizons.

The Cape Cod Theatre Project is back in-person for the 2022 Season, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 30th - July 23rd, with a CCTP first, a celebration of female voices and their plays. New and in-progress works by Gina Femia, Anna Ziegler, Brittany K. Allen and Lameece Issaq will be featured.  

The Cape Cod Theatre Project (CCTP) is back in-person for the 2022 Season, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 30th- July 23rd, with a CCTP first, a celebration of female voices and their plays.

Dana H., by Obie Award winner Lucas Hnath and directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters, just opened last night, October 17, at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, playing on a rotating schedule with Is This a Room.

This week (June 7-13) in live streaming: Matthew Morrison visits Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Season 3 finale, Show of Titles premieres, and so much more!

The work features original music and sound design by Jordan Hall, text by Rebecca LeVine and direction by William Steinberger. 

Vineyard Theatre presents Dana H.,playing until Sunday, March 29. Dana H., by Lucas Hnath, adapted from interviews with Dana Higginbotham conducted by Steve Cosson, and directed by Les Waters. Dana H. began previews on February 11 with Deirdre O'Connell reprising the title role for the New York premiere direct from engagements at Center Theatre Group and The Goodman Theatre. Check out photos from opening night below!

Page 73 (Michael Walkup, Artistic Director; Amanda Feldman, Managing Director; Rebecca Yaggy, Director of Development; Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Founding Directors) have announced complete casting for the world premiere of STEW, written by Zora Howard (Premature, IFC Films) and directed by Colette Robert (Behind the Sheet). Performances of STEW begin on Monday, January 20 at the Walkerspace Theatre for a limited run through Saturday, February 22. Opening night is set for Saturday, February 1.

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is will host the NYC premiere of THE SABBATH GIRL written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato. Produced by Penguin Rep, THE SABBATH GIRL begins performances on Tuesday, February 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 8. Press opening is Sunday, February 16 at 2:15 pm. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 pm; Saturday at 2:15 pm & 7:15 pm; Sunday at 2:15 pm. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $25 - $35 ($26 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call the 59E59 Box Office at 646-892-7999 or visit www.59e59.org. The running time is 90 minutes, with no intermission.

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 35th Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, which continues through Sunday, July 28.

The Flea Theater is proud to announce the addition of six new Resident Directors to its intensive practicum for early-career directors. Rebecca Aparicio, Jake Beckhard, Daniella Caggiano, Lauren DeLeon, Will Steinberger, and Raz Golden will join the current group of Resident Directors. 

The big day is finally here! The stars are shining on the Tony Awards red carpet, and BroadwayWorld's got a first look - check out the first batch of arrivals below, including Camille A. Brown, Robert Horn, and more!

The 35th annual Helen Hayes Awards honored local theater on Monday, May 13, at The Anthem.

Written and performed by two-time Obie Award winner Heidi Schreck(Grand Concourse, 'I Love Dick') and directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (The Amateurs, The Light Years), What the Constitution Means to Me opened last night, March 31, 2019, at the Helen Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street, New York, NY).