Joe Iconis

…Nova, NAMT), The Black Suits (with Robert Maddock; Center Theater Group, Barrington Stage Company), ReWrite (Urban Stages, Goodspeed Opera House), and Theaterworks USA’s The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks and We the People. Musicals currently in development include The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson for La Jolla Playhouse (directed by Christopher Ashley), Punk Rock Girl. His music appeared on season… [Read More]

22-23 Season

…across the country to bring theater to thousands of young people and families in their communities. As part of the company’s initiative to create professional opportunities for artists outside of the NYC area, TWUSA continues to restructure its producing model to have tours originate at select regional hubs. This fall, both DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL and CLICK, CLACK, MOO will… [Read More]

About Us

…are accessible to young and family audiences in diverse communities throughout New York City and North America. We are Driven by a Mission We Serve the Public Theater is of and for the people. That’s why we have been and always will be committed to new works made accessible by affordable ticket prices. But our commitment to the field goes… [Read More]

Photo Credits

…WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! Benjamin Franklin: Orville MendozaGeorge Washington: Dan RosalesThomas Jefferson: Josh BreckenridgeJohn Adams: Zachary Noah Piser 4. WARRIORS DON’T CRY Ya Girl: Regan Sims 5. JUNIE B. JONES Lucille: Brandi PorterSheldon: Junior MendezJunie: Kristin StokesMay: Sara GlancyHerb: Whit K. Lee 6. DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Flippy: Crystal Sha’naeHarold: Dan RosalesPetey: Jamie LaVerdiere Li’l Petey: L.R. DavidsonGeorge: Forest… [Read More]

SpringFling

…for the children and families who need it most. We recognize the long-term effects that disasters can have on young people, and we are committed to helping them find hope, joy, and resilience through arts education and performance. This initiative goes beyond entertainment—it aims to empower the next generation. As part of TWUSA’s ongoing commitment to the future of LA’s… [Read More]

Donna Murphy

…shifting Yiddish Theater star during the Holocaust in Roundabout Theatre Company’s The People in the Picture. New York Magazine named Murphy as one of “Three Living Legends” of the New York Theater and awarded her one of their prestigious New York Awards. She was a member of the original cast of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, eventually succeeding Betty Buckley… [Read More]

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Freedom Train

…trips, Harriet Tubman guided more than 300 slaves, including her aged parents, to freedom. “I never run my train off the track,” she said, “and I never lost a passenger.” Freedom Train tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue and music of the… [Read More]

NEA Grant Announcement

…by ​Kimberly Dean and James Dean​. TheaterWorksUSA programming is designed to not only address the disproportionate accessibility of art for young people across the country, but also to give rising generations a reason to look up and explore with optimism the full potential of their personal and communal identities. For more information on this National Endowment for the Arts grant… [Read More]

Blocked Performance Class

…a little different than his peers and hasn’t found his people. He turns to livestreaming himself rapping on Agora as an attempt to put himself out there, but struggles to make real connections this way. Katrina Pearson, 17, Fairfield, Ohio • Katrina’s always been the type to “do it all” – both on and offline. She is growing increasingly anxious… [Read More]

2020 Fall Benefit Press Release

…Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. EST. The event will honor twin brothers, creativity champions and award-winning author/illustrators Paul and Peter H. Reynolds of FableVision and International Dot Day for their outstanding contributions to the educational and cultural development of young people around the world. The evening will include appearances and presentations by extraordinary theatre artists, as well as noteworthy… [Read More]