Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
All Stories About La Jolla Playhouse
NAMT Grants, Geffen Writers’ Room, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SDCF Ockrent Fellow, TDF/Sharaff Awards, NAMT Residency Grants, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Eric Keen-Louie Named Artistic Producing Director at La Jolla Playhouse
Previously the theatre’s executive producer, he will join the leadership team alongside artistic director Christopher Ashley and managing director Debby Buchholz.
New Playwriting Submission Opportunities for 2024
A roundup of new opportunities for writers, including young ones.
This Week in Theatre Awards: THRIVE!, the Edgerton Foundation, and the Lillys
A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Dec. 17.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces DNA New Works Series
The annual new-play series, featuring plays by Keith Bunin, Idris Goodwin, Noelle Viñas, and Lia Romeo, runs Dec. 1-12.
What Role Can Theatre Play in the Fight for Abortion Rights?
A play may not convince anyone but it can share information, hold a space for grief and complexity, de-stigmatize abortion, and rally troops demoralized by the fall of Roe.
This Month in Theatre History
July features the founding of a few illustrious theatrical organizations, a turn on the burlesque business wheel, a Sam Shepard classic in the remaking, and a powerful advocate for Latino playwrights.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces BIPOC Fellowships
2 new fellowships in directing and stage management will begin next year.
