R.S. Manohar, a titan of Tamil theatre, revolutionized stagecraft with elaborate sets and pyrotechnics, even after a near-fatal fall in 1985. Known for his powerful screen presence and dedication, he ...

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Capital Stage is now accepting submissions for its 2026 Playwrights’ Revolution new play festival. The program supports the development of full-length, unproduced plays through staged readings in ...

Playwrights Horizons, one of New York’s premiere Off Broadway theaters and producers, is being sued by a New Jersey musician who claims that the venue’s recent discount offered to people of color is ...

Off Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons is being sued for discrimination over a one-night discount during its run of Nazareth Hassan’s Practice. A New Jersey–based musician named Kevin Lynch ...

It’s that time of year again, when Vulture’s critics embark on our messiest annual tradition: the finalization of our top-ten lists. Here is the best theater of 2025, according to critics Sara Holdren ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Tom Stoppard, frequently hailed as the greatest British playwright of this generation, had both a remarkable life ...

Orlando Shakes PlayFest is back after a too-long two-year hiatus, in partnership with UCF. This year’s showcase features five staged readings over two weekends. Over the years, the festival has ...

Cleage is known for her transformative plays centering on Black women's experiences. Pearl Cleage, an acclaimed writer known for her emphasis on Black feminist ideology, now reigns as a 2025 recipient ...

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After years of planning and construction, the nationally recognized Playwrights’ Center has officially moved to St. Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone and is ready to open to the public this weekend. The ...