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With over 105 years of history, The Drama League remains one of the nation’s oldest continuously-operating, not-for-profit arts service organizations.
We deliver opportunities for creative and career advancement for stage directors and the theatrical community, while connecting audiences to their work. We do this through programming in New York City at our home in Tribeca as well as through local, national and international partnerships. Every gift to The Drama League advances our fellowships, residencies, education and public programs.
As a service organization focused on directors our work is more urgent than ever and we are very grateful for your support.
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Paddington
Directed by Luke Sheppard
New York, please look after this bear
The most award-winning new musical in West End history is playing to sold-out audiences and capturing the hearts of all ages. Now, Paddington is packing his suitcase and preparing for his next adventure: Broadway.
Filled with laughter, wonder, spectacular songs, dazzling choreography, and a generous helping of marmalade, PADDINGTON The Musical is based on Michael Bond’s beloved characters, with a story inspired by the award-winning films.
Learn more about the production here.
Evita
Directed by Jamie Lloyd
The truth is I never left you.
Olivier Award winner Rachel Zegler stars as Eva PerĂłn in this dazzling revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, direct from its sold-out run in the West End.
Learn more about the production here.
Galileo
Directed by Michael Mayer #DLAlum
GALILEO is the electrifying and emotional new Broadway musical about maverick scientist Galileo Galilei. When he makes astronomical discoveries that revolutionize humanity’s understanding of the universe, he must defend his findings before the most powerful religious institution in the world.
Featuring a book by Danny Strong (Chess, “Dopesick,” “Empire,” The Butler) and an original score by Zoe Sarnak (The Lonely Few, Empire Records) and Michael Weiner (13 Going on 30, First Date), GALILEO is directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Chess, Spring Awakening, American Idiot, Funny Girl) and choreographed by Tony Award® nominee David Neumann. Four-time Tony Award® nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the title role, alongside Jeremy Kushnier and Tony Award® nominee Joy Woods.
GALILEO is an explosive collision of science and faith, truth and power.
Learn more about the production here.
Macbeth
Directed by Louisa Proske #DLAlum
The season opens with hair-raising drama and spectacular singing as two of opera’s most extraordinary artists star in Macbeth, Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo.
Learn more about the production and cast here.
Much Ado About Nothing
Directed by Jamie Lloyd
Tom Hiddleston is Benedick.
Hayley Atwell is Beatrice.
10 weeks only.
Two of their generation’s finest actors star in Tony® winner Jamie Lloyd’s joy-fueled reinvention of Much Ado About Nothing. This giddily funny and beautifully tender battle of wits comes to Broadway after a record-breaking run in London, where it was named the “#1 Best Show of the Year” (Time Out).
Learn more about the production here.
Daddy – Open Rehearsal
Supporters
The Drama League is proud to thank the following institutions and individuals for their generous support and leadership, which allows us to sustain and expand our efforts to contribute to the vitality of the American theater.
Howard Gilman Foundation
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
The Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauders Foundation
The Shubert Foundation
The Leo Shull Foundation for the Arts
Trust for Mutual Understanding
and Drama League Members, Corporations, and Individuals Nationwide!
Drama League programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
DEEPEST THANKS TO OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
United States Congressman Jerrold Nadler
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
New York State Senator Brian P. Kavanagh
New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson
New York City Council Member Margaret Chin
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer
