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Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, featuring the Broadway debuts of 24 cast and creative team members including Josh Groban as 'Pierre' and Denée Benton as 'Natasha,…
The launch of Playwrights Welcome, a new program developed for Dramatists Guild of America members by Samuel French along with Dramatists Play Service, Dramatic Publishing, Music Theatre Int…
Rosary O’Neill is a renowned playwright for whom the year 2016 has been as exciting as her plays. A writer who uses the histories of real-life and long-dead people as muses, Rosary has…
The balance of a day job and night job in the theatre has long been a challenge for many. Here, our Literary Supervisor sits down to chat with Samuel French's Licensing Manager to discuss ju…
Every high school prom is the same: fancy dresses, prom kings and queens, and, of course, drama. For Rose White, things are a little different when she arrives to the prom and becomes the "f…
BENT tells the story of the persecution of gays in Nazi Germany. But what makes this play so special? Read more to find out.
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In honor of National Coming Out Day, we're celebrating some of our LGBTQ-themed plays. And this particular show? Spot on.
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Why is HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL an important part of the American canon? This passionate, raw testimonial explains. An absolute must read.
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Samuel French will honor some of the theatre community’s most respected artists, activists and rising stars on Monday, October 24 when they bestow the Samuel French Awards in a private…
In September 2016, Samuel French hosted #IdentityWeek, a series of panels about the question of gender, racial, sexual and other identities in the theatre. Don't miss the companion series he…
In September 2016, Samuel French hosted #IdentityWeek, a series of panels about the question of gender, racial, sexual and other identities in the theatre. Don't miss the companion series he…
In September 2016, Samuel French hosted #IdentityWeek, a series of panels about the question of gender, racial, sexual and other identities in the theatre. Don't miss the companion series he…
In September 2016, Samuel French hosted #IdentityWeek, a series of panels about the question of gender, racial, sexual and other identities in the theatre. Don't miss the companion series he…
On the tenth anniversary of THE CLEAN HOUSE, a love letter is written to its playwright, Sarah Ruhl.
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The Lilly Awards Foundation is thrilled to announce the line-up of Broadway favorites who will perform at its fourth annual BROADWAY CABARET: BROADWAY STARS PERFORMING THE WORK OF WOMEN SONG…
The American Theatre Wing has announced the date for the 2017 Tony Awards: Sunday, June 11. The official eligibility cutoff date will be April 27 for all Broadway productions opening in t…
In her beautifully lyrical prose, playwright Adrienne Kennedy describes her experience with the great Edward Albee.
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Stephen Dolginoff's brilliantly crafted, campy, new musical, Monster Makers, seemed an apropos fit for the Valentine Theatre's Studio A series season opener. Learn more here.
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How does a writer crack into the industry? Audrey Cefaly offers some wise (and hilarious) advice.
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Why should playwrights care about one-acts? How do you break into the playwrighting world? Audrey Cefaly has had these same questions, and in this piece, she answers them.
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Shakespeare in Love director, Declan Donnellan, in conversation with David Prosser, Literary and Editorial Director at the Stratford Festival
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Every year, Samuel French is proud to sponsor the Thespian Playworks program with the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) in support high school playwrights. Read here to learn more about…
Every year, Samuel French is proud to sponsor the Thespian Playworks program with the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) in support high school playwrights. Read here to learn more about…
Every year, Samuel French is proud to sponsor the Thespian Playworks program with the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) in support high school playwrights. Read here to learn more about…
Every year, Samuel French is proud to sponsor the Thespian Playworks program with the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) in support high school playwrights. Read here to learn more about…
