TheaterWorks Hartford Extends Run of “English” Through November 8

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announce an extension of their season opener English by Sanaz Toossi, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is now set to close Saturday, November 8, 2025. This powerful and timely play kicks off TheaterWorks Hartford’s landmark…

TheaterWorks Hartford and Long Wharf Theatre Co-Produce “English” in Hartford

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, and Long Wharf Theatre, under the Artistic Leadership of Jacob PadrĂłn, announce a co-production of English by Sanaz Toossi, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This powerful and timely play kicks off TheaterWorks Hartford’s landmark 40th season before…

Single Tickets Now On Sale for TheaterWorks Hartford’s 40th Anniversary Season

Buy Your Tickets Now to our 40th Anniversary Season! We are thrilled to announce that single tickets are now available for our 40th anniversary season. This season is a celebration of the past, present, and future of TheaterWorks Hartford. Filled with several premieres, a new immersive piece about the history…

TheaterWorks Hartford Announces 2025/2026 Season

Welcome to our 40th Anniversary Season! TheaterWorks Hartford is thrilled to announce these great new plays by phenomenal storytellers as part of our 40th anniversary. Our 25/26 season is a celebration of the past, present, and future of TheaterWorks Hartford. Filled with several premieres, a new immersive piece about the…

REVIEW: “English” at Barrington Stage Company

by Paula Kaplan-Reiss All Americans know how privileged we are that English is a universal language. Rarely are we forced to learn a second language. Traveling and studying are not often impeded by our inability to speak or read the native tongue of other countries. Sanaz Toossi, an Iranian-American playwright…

Barrington Stage Announces Casting for “English”

(Pittsfield, MA–July 21, 2023) – Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is pleased to announce casting for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, starring playwright Sanaz Toossi (Wish You Were Here) and directed by Knud Adams, who has directed productions of English at Atlantic Theater Company and Studio Theatre. Barrington Stage Company’s production begins performances Wednesday, September 27, opens Sunday,…

Barrington Stage Announces Full Cast & Creative Teams for “Cabaret” and “The Happiest Man on Earth”

(Pittsfield, MA–April 27, 2023) – Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is pleased to announce full casting for the world premiere of Mark St. Germain’s new play The Happiest Man on Earth(May 24-June 17) and a new production of the legendary Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret (June 14-July 8). Kenneth Tigar (Broadway: Fish in the Dark; Amazon Prime: “The Man in the High…

Barrington Stage Announces “Cabaret” Actors and Final Production of 2023 Season

(Pittsfield, MA – March 14, 2023) – Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is pleased to announce that the 2023 season opener, Cabaret (June 18-July 8), will star Krysta Rodriguez (NBC’s “Smash,” Broadway’s Into the Woods revival, The Collaboration, Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening) as Sally Bowles, BSC Associate Artist Alysha Umphress (BSC’s Who Could Ask for Anything More?, Mr. Saturday Night, Broadway’s On the Town, American Idiot) as…