Article | By Margaret Hall | April 2, 2025
David Henry Hwang Named Recipient of Dramatists Guild's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
The award is presented in recognition of distinguished lifetime achievement in theatrical writing.
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 Andrew Gans | November 22, 2024
Jordan Donica and More Join Lineup for Two Gentlemen of Verona Concert
Zi Alikhan will direct the Tony-winning musical for Red Bull Theater.
Article | By Andrew Gans | November 8, 2024
Zi Alikhan will direct the Tony-winning musical for Red Bull Theater.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | June 13, 2024
Jeanine Tesori, Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council
The group meets monthly to decide policy for the Guild, a membership association of playwrights, librettists, composers, and lyricists writing for the stage.
Article | By Margaret Hall | March 25, 2024
Michael Greif to Be Honored at New Dramatists' Annual Spring Luncheon
The inaugural Konecky Award will be presented to Concord Theatricals.
Article | By Andrew Gans | February 29, 2024
Christopher Durang Named Recipient of Dramatists Guild of America's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
The award will be presented in May at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.
Article | By Meg Masseron | February 2, 2024
Playwright Chris Bush Named as Recipient of Hermitage Major Theater Award
The writer behind the Olivier-winning Standing at Sky's Edge will receive a cash prize and a workshop of her newest work.
Article | By Meg Masseron | January 17, 2024
New Dramatists to Honor Tony Award-Winning Director Michael Greif
The prolific director is helming three shows this season alone: Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook, and Hell's Kitchen.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 22, 2023
André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
Capping off a 33-year tenure with the company, Bishop will step down at the end of the 2024-2025 season.
Article | By Margaret Hall | March 16, 2023
Jesús I. Valles Wins 2023 Yale Drama Prize
Valles was selected by the Tony nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 6, 2023
Tony Nominee Charles Kimbrough Passes Away at 86
Mr. Kimbrough originated the role of Harry in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company.
Article | By Andrew Gans | January 25, 2023
Ariana DeBose, Meryl Streep, Suzan-Lori Parks, More Set for Celebration of John Guare Works
Tony Kushner is producing the evening for 92NY.
Article | By Andrew Gans | December 15, 2022
Imani Uzuri Named Recipient of Hermitage Major Theater Award
The North Carolina native will receive a cash prize and a workshop of her new musical Lighthouse of the Singing Birds.
Article | By Andrew Gans | October 4, 2022
Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre Unveils Jim Houghton Way October 4
The event celebrates the company’s founder, James Houghton, who passed away in 2016.
Article | By Leah Putnam | July 19, 2022
Alice Childress, Jeanine Tesori, Sanaz Toossi, More Are Winners of 2022 Dramatists Guild Awards
Pearl Cleage and Tina Howe will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Article | By Leah Putnam | May 10, 2022
Tony Nominee Jeremy O. Harris to Serve as Presiding Playwright for 2023 Yale Drama Series Prize
Harris, nominated for a Tony for his work Slave Play, will ultimately select this year's winner.
Article | By Playbill Staff | December 1, 2021
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: December 1
Article | By Playbill Staff | October 19, 2021
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: October 19
Article | By Andrew Gans | September 23, 2021
Matthew Freeman Named Winner of 2021 Kesselring Prize
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