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2018…THAT’S A WRAP!

THE YEAR IN REVIEW
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Throughout 2018, Williamstown Theatre Festival continued its traditions of developing and producing artistically vibrant and culturally resonant plays and musicals, incubating the next generation of great theatre artists, and connecting broad and diverse audiences with its work.  This summer, over just 55 days of the Festival, we produced more than 165 performances of 34 shows, readings, and special events as... Read More

J. Michael Friedman Fellowship


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In honor of the late American lyricist and composer J. Michael Friedman, the Fellowship identifies an early-career theatre artist of exceptional talent, versatility, impact, and humanity who has demonstrated an artistic commitment to Williamstown Theatre Festival and invites them to make new work for a summer. The purpose is for the Fellow to create or collaborate on work deemed important and meaningful to... Read More

Seared

July 25 - August 4 Nikos Stage
2018 Season

NEW COMEDY
by Theresa Rebeck
directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel

Chef Harry (Hoon Lee) is a genius in the kitchen; his scallops are the “it” dish in Brooklyn.  His business partner, Mike (Michael Esper), wants to expand their restaurant, but Harry sees that as selling out.  When a shrewd consultant (Krysta Rodriguez) is brought in to make the case for expansion, Harry boils over.  Can their most devoted employee (W. Tré Davis)... Read More

The Sound Inside

June 27 - July 8 Nikos Stage
2018 Season

WORLD PREMIERE DRAMA
by Adam Rapp
directed by David Cromer

Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Award winner Mary-Louise Parker stars in this world premiere play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp, directed by David Cromer.  Bella Baird (Parker) is an accomplished professor at an Ivy League university who prizes her solitude.  But when she faces a challenge she cannot tackle alone, she allies herself with a brilliant and mysterious student,... Read More

New Play and Musical Development Initiative

Generating groundbreaking new work for the Festival
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As a generative, "soup-to-nuts" producing institution with offices in Williamstown and New York City, Williamstown Theatre Festival is engaged year-round in the development of groundbreaking new work, much of which is produced at the Festival or at other major theatres.   WTF develops and incubates new work through the New Play and Musical Development Initiative's programs, which include: Artists-in-Residence Twelve... Read More

2017 & 2018 Non-Equity Showcase

October 29 Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons
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DETAILS AND RSVP: Please join us on Monday, October 29th at 5:00pm and 7:00pm at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons, 416 West 42nd Street, 4th Floor, for the 2017 & 2018 Non-Equity Showcase.  A wine reception with the actors will follow both performances. This showcase is an annual Williamstown Theatre Festival tradition, highlighting the top Non-Equity talent... Read More

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Williamstown, MA 01267