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A WALK IN THE WOODS Encore Production Comes to Abbey Theater of Dublin
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024


The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present encore performances of the regional premiere production of 'A Walk in the Woods,' written by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing.

Drama Works Theatre Company Brings Heart To Political Drama TWO ROOMS
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024


Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident theatre company in Old Saybrook, CT will continue its compelling 2024 season with Two Rooms by Lee Blessing. The show is directed by Ed Wilhelms and features actors Emily Yates, Tristan Cole, Frank DiCaro, and Alicia James.

Ruskin Group Theatre Presents THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE Opening July 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024


Rob Morrow and Marcia Cross star in THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE at Ruskin Group Theatre, opening July 12. Written by Jon Robin Baitz, the play promises a compelling performance by the acclaimed actors.

Review: A BODY OF WATER at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - Jun 24, 2024


At times A BODY OF WATER seems to resemble the works of Agatha Christie, perhaps Alfred Hitchcock. Twists and turns abound. You will laugh heartily and often; and quite likely find yourself “feeling all the feels”. I certainly did. I also found myself mouth agape for much of the production.

Shakespeare & Company to Open 47th Season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024


Shakespeare & Company will open its 47th season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing, a comedic thriller directed by James Warwick. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 21, 2024


What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.

Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024


Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.

Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.

Ella Dershowitz & Jill Eikenberry to Star in TWO HANDER World Premiere at NJRep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg�"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

THE GOD OF HELL Comes to Drama Works Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident theatre company in Old Saybrook, will continue its 2024 season of plays with Sam Shepard's The God of Hell.

Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

Drama Works Theatre Company To Open 2024 Season With THE BALTIMORE WALTZ
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023


Drama Works Theatre Company in Old Saybrook, CT opens its 2024 season with Paula Vogel's 'The Baltimore Waltz.' The play follows siblings Anna and Carl as they navigate a trip to Europe in search of a cure for Anna's fatal disease. The season will also include 'The God of Hell,' 'Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,' 'Mac Beth,' 'Two Rooms,' and 'Venus in Fur.' Tickets available at dramaworkstheatre.org.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES
by Joshua Wright - Dec 14, 2023


Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.

Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023


Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.

Citadel Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Holiday Musical Production of SHE LOVES ME
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


Citadel Theatre announces cast and creative team for holiday musical production of SHE LOVES ME, a romantic comedy set during the holiday rush season of a perfumery.

Surflight Theatre's Presents POPCORN FALLS, A Energetic Romp Full of Impressions, Wit, and Charm
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023


Surflight Theatre has announced that they will be continuing their 2023  Season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls.

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