Arts ❯ Theater ❯ Plays

Contemporary Plays

Jaja's African Hair Braiding Mother Russia Women's Liberation Morning, Noon, and Night Yasmina Reza's Art Art Queens Chinese Republicans LITTLE LIVES Birthright The Survivors Yasmina Reza Eureka Day Ashland Avenue The Zionists Meet the Cartozians The Sugar Wife Gee's Bend

7 ARTICLES

2mo ago

Jonathan Spector’s Birthright Opens in New York to Strong Acting and Sharp Debate Over Length and Politics

The three-act play’s look at two decades of friendship and Israel–Palestine divisions has won praise for character work while raising questions about runtime, political caution, and theater security.

7 ARTICLES

6mo ago

“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” Closes Tour With L.A. Premiere at the Mark Taper Forum

3 ARTICLES

11mo ago

‘Eureka Day’ Opens at Pasadena Playhouse for L.A. Premiere Through Oct. 5

21 ARTICLES

11mo ago

Starry Broadway Revival of 'Art' Opens to Mixed Reviews, With Corden Earning Raves

4 ARTICLES

11mo ago

Ashland Avenue Opens at Goodman to Warm Notices and Calls for Cuts

Contemporary Plays

Jonathan Spector’s Birthright Opens in New York to Strong Acting and Sharp Debate Over Length and Politics

Chinese Republicans Opens at Roundabout With Strong Cast and Mixed Reviews

Lauren Yee’s Mother Russia Opens Off Broadway to Generally Positive Reviews

Talene Monahon’s ‘Meet the Cartozians’ Opens at Second Stage to Strong Reviews

Reimagined Queens Opens at MTC With Acclaimed Performances and Noted Flaws

“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” Closes Tour With L.A. Premiere at the Mark Taper Forum

‘Eureka Day’ Opens at Pasadena Playhouse for L.A. Premiere Through Oct. 5

Starry Broadway Revival of 'Art' Opens to Mixed Reviews, With Corden Earning Raves

Ashland Avenue Opens at Goodman to Warm Notices and Calls for Cuts