Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 6, 2025
Avant-Garde Theatremaker, Off-Off-Broadway Stalwart Richard Foreman Dies at 87
The seven-time Obie winner was the founder of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 26, 2024
Tony-Winning Director Mel Shapiro Has Died at 89
The co-creator of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Mr. Shapiro was also the author of two of the industry's most popular books.
Article | By Margaret Hall | November 14, 2024
Dramaturg Morgan Jenness Has Died
Jenness was one of the most respected dramaturgs in the industry, training hundreds of artists through their teaching efforts in addition to their work inside the rehearsal studio.
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 9, 2024
The Acting Company to Stage Reading of Ntozake Shange's Choreopoem Spell #7
The reading will take the work back to The Public Theater, where it made its New York debut in 1979.
Article | By Andrew Gans | May 9, 2024
Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe Will Receive 2024 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement
Broadway's biggest night of the year is set for June 16.
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 24, 2023
Photos: 9 Wicked Secrets of the Gershwin Theatre
To rejoicify in the 20th anniversary of Wicked on Broadway, take a closer look at the show's longtime home (including the wall signed by Kristin Chenoweth).
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 24, 2022
George C. Wolfe Talks His 45 Year–Long Career at NYPL Event October 24
Recordings of the Tony winner's previous productions will be shared alongside the discussion.
Article | By Andrew Gans | September 28, 2022
Adam Rigg, Dede Ayite, Mikaal Sulaiman, More Are Recipients of 2022 Henry Hewes Design Awards
The honorees will be celebrated during a live-streamed awards ceremony in October.
Article | By Leah Putnam | June 6, 2022
The Public Theater Announces New Associate Artistic Director
Freedome Bradley-Ballentine will also be serving as the new Director of Artistic Programs for the Off-Broadway company.
Article | By Leah Putnam | April 29, 2022
The theatre company will honor four recipients with its first annual Muse Awards.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 17, 2022
Playwright Arthur Giron Dies at 85
Mr. Giron wrote the book for the 2015 musical Amazing Grace.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 27, 2022
New York Theatre Workshop's 2022 Gala to Honor Artistic Director James C. Nicola
The Off-Broadway theatre's leader will end a 34-year tenure with the company this summer.
Article | By Dan Meyer | January 14, 2022
Broadway Director Robert Allan Ackerman Dies at 77
The theatre auteur helmed Torch Song Trilogy, Legs Diamond, and more.
Article | By Playbill Staff | December 28, 2021
Celebrate Tony Award Winner Denzel Washington With a Look at His Theatre Highlights
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 17, 2021
Playwright Ed Bullins Dies at 86
Article | By Playbill Staff | October 29, 2021
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