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The first article in our feature on American Stage's Century Cycle by August Wilson.
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Good morning, friends! It's Emily, the Marketing Intern at Samuel French. As my time at Sam French comes to an end, I decided to take you all on a journey through a typical day in my life he…
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the recipients of the third round of the 2016 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards, totaling $669,000, will grant 16 production…
Producer Jordan Roth announced today that three incredible leading ladies will join Kevin Kline in the Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Present Laughter: Tony and Emmy Award nominee K…
Ringing in the New Year in New York? Check out Broadway's New Year's performance schedule.
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Celebrating the holidays in New York? Check out Broadway's Christmas week performance schedule.
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FICTION is a play about writers that doesn't feel exclusive to those who aren't writers. Learn more here.
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Learn more about playwright Rosary Hartel O'Neill's recent visit to Paris, and her latest works DEGAS IN NEW ORLEANS and BECKETT AT GREYSTONES BAY.
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Dave Malloy, creator of the "intoxicatingly good, rapturous" (Isherwood, NY Times) new musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, will make his Broadway performing debut in the s…
In New York for the holiday? Check out Broadway's holiday performance schedule.
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The holiday season is in full swing! Need ideas for the theatre lover in your life? We have you covered.
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We're thrilled to share Yale Rep's James Bundy's beautiful remarks from the Samuel French Awards. A must read.
The post An Unrestrained Theatricality of Surprise and Delight: Yale’s Ja…
We're thrilled to share Sarah's remarks from this past Monday night at the Steinberg Awards.. Don't miss this read.
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Ten women, all over 65 years old, bringing 25 characters to life. Learn more about Two River Theater Company's production of I REMEMBER MAMA here.
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The creation of the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, which is inspired by a 70-page passage from Tolstoy's War and Peace, is told in a new 224-page hardcove…
In this piece, Samuel French staffers stroll down memory lane to share the shows they're most thankful for - as well as some priceless photos.
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Continuing the celebration of THE SECRET GARDEN's 25th anniversary, this part love letter, part memory, part ode to beauty will leave you in the best of spirits.
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November 5 marks the 75th anniversary of BLITHE SPIRIT's Broadway debut. How did the play come to be - and just how has it held audiences' fascination for so many years? Read more here.
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Grab your ghouls and ghosts, and gear up for a night of horror! Shows featuring vampires, poltergeists, and murderers are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat on All Hallows' Eve.…
What is the history of theatre masks? Why are they so important to our industry? Read here to learn more.
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The Now is the fruit of great art, and the New Black Fest is harvesting. Learn more in this important read.
The post I Got Something: How The New Black Fest Builds on the Moment of Now appea…
In this beautiful piece, director John Simpkins describes his experience of working with Kooman & Dimond - and how it was unlike any other writer/director relationship he's had.
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How does the power of EURYDICE affect a high school? Read more in our 2016 Samuel French Awards series.
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What makes us clamor for Sarah Ruhl's plays? In this touching essay, Profile Theatre explores why.
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Playwright Sarah Ruhl's reach is far, from high school to community to professional theaters. Read more in this piece from our 2016 Samuel French Awards series.
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