Emily Mann Announces Retirement From Helm of McCarter Theatre
The author of ‘Having Our Say’ and ‘Execution of Justice’ will have led the New Jersey theatre for 30 years when she steps down in 2020.
Pillsbury House Theatre Announces 2019 Season
The lineup will include three mainstage productions, free performances with the Chicago Avenue Project, and a new-works festival.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Announces 2019 Season
The lineup include swashbuckling adventures, Shakespearean tragedies, and a holiday favorite.
Central Works Announces 2019 Season
The lineup will include four new plays, from political thrillers to murder mysteries.
Shakespeare Fest St. Louis Announces Confluence Writers Project
Emerging playwrights Mariah L. Richardson, Shualee Cook, and Kristin Idaszak have been selected to participate.
PEN/Faulkner Foundation Names Gwydion Suilebhan Exec Director
Suilebhan, who currently serves as director of brand and marketing for Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, will start next week.
Bill Hayes and Sue Ellen Beryl, Better Together
Their shared leadership, and segregated duties, keep Palm Beach Dramaworks afloat.
MCC Theater Finally Has a Place to Call Home
The Manhattan theatre also announced a new $30 ticket initiative, a new-musical development lab, and playwright residencies.
Melia Bensussen Named Artistic Director of Hartford Stage
The acclaimed director will succeed Darko Tresnjak to become the theatre’s sixth artistic director.
Shaina Taub and Sarah Hammond Tie for 2019 Kleban Prize
They will each receive $100,000 in recognition of their work as lyricists; Charlie Sohne is also recognized for his work as a librettist.