Stella Adler News

Ryan M. Luevano's new play, DAY OF A LION, will present an industry reading on April 7th in Hollywood. This adaptation of the film by Bianca and Dilara Foscht explores the relationship between sisters Wanda and Dolly after their father's death.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) will present the regional premiere comedy Fourteen Funerals by Eric Pfeffinger. With sharp dialogue and poignant moments, this production offers a comedic yet touching look at the ties that bind us—sometimes even after death.

The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.

U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.

Cherubs Productions and 35k Productions will present a revival of DRY LAND, featuring Nuha Jes Izman and Isa Barrett, starting March 13 at University Settlement, NYC. Proceeds will support NYAAF.

On Friday, January 3, the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre presented a sold-out, one-night staged benefit reading of All the President’s Men, led by Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke. Check out photos from the all-star event below.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress, choreographer, and dancer Carmen de Lavallade has died at age 94. Learn more about her and read the full obituary here.

The Marble in My Mouth, a new play devised by Philadelphia performer-creators Lyra Butler-Denman, Tyler Catanella, Graham Cook, and Elizabeth Feinschreiber, will open PhysFestNYC 2026 on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.

Broken Box Mime Theater will present their third annual PhysFest NYC - a 10-day physical theater festival featuring 50 shows, events, free panels, and workshops at Stella Adler Center for the Arts.

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has announced programming for JanArtsNYC, the annual collection of world-class public performances and innovative industry gatherings taking place throughout the month of January in NYC.

New Perspectives Theatre Company will present a benefit reading of two short plays by Joanna Pickering, THE ENDGAME and DON’T HARM THE ANIMALS, in support of its Women’s Work Project.

Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production,  How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.

Diaspora House will present a limited engagement of Blackbird, David Harrower’s searing psychological drama, running for eight performances only, December 2 through December 7, 2025 at NYC’s Theatre Row. Directed by Tara Brown, the production brings together a powerhouse cast, including Melina Farahani and Miguel Perez. 

Gulfshore Playhouse will launch of the Next Wave Festival, a dynamic new play festival showcasing cutting-edge theatrical voices from across the country. Taking place January 31 - February 1, 2026.

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Actors Milena Cataño y Daniela Cusi will present a staged reading of Three Sea Stories, exploring sisterhood, memory, and the generational wounds shared across Latinx families

After the Wicked mania comes to an end, Ariana Grande is excited to return to her stage roots. The superstar, who plays Glinda in the two-part film, has shared that she will be appearing in a to-be-announced stage production. 

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!

Art of Acting Studio has announced that the Seventh Annual Party in the Parking Lot Gala will be held next month. Proceeds from the event will benefit Art of Acting Studio's Scholarship Fund.

Coming Out, the Musical will make its Off-Broadway debut at The Incubator Festival 2025! Join us at The Theater Center Off-Broadway for an evening filled with heartwarming ballads and queer joy!