André Braugher. Photo by Joseph O'Malley.

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A Human Being, of a Sort

June 26 - July 7 Nikos Stage
2019 Season

WORLD PREMIERE
By Jonathan Payne
Directed by Whitney White
With André Braugher, Sullivan Jones, Matthew Saldivar, Keith Randolph Smith, Jeorge Bennett Watson, Frank Wood, Antonio Michael Woodard

It's 1906, and at the Bronx Zoological Park, an African-American convict named “Smokey” (Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner André Braugher) is guarding the zoo’s most sensational exhibit: Ota Benga (Antonio Michael Woodard), a Congolese pygmy. As the public’s fascination intensifies and protestors call for Ota’s release, Smokey must grapple with the fact that his own freedom depends on another... Read More

2018…THAT’S A WRAP!

THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Season

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

2019 WTF Gala – An Evening With Audra McDonald

February 11 583 Park Avenue in New York City
Season

Please join us on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 583 Park Avenue, for the Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala in New York City, "An Evening with Audra McDonald", as we celebrate the Festival and honor Board Chairman Matt Harris for his visionary leadership. Festivities will include cocktails, dinner, appearances by Festival artists, and an evening of performance by Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner and two-time... 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

2017 . . . THAT’S A WRAP!

A LETTER FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Season

Throughout 2017, WTF 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 past summer, over just 55 days at the Festival, we produced more than 170 performances of 35 shows, readings, and special events as well... Read More

Fridays@3

July 7 - August 18 The Clark Auditorium (225 South St)
2017 Season

WTF’s Fridays@3 reading series is a renowned program for the development and discovery of new work! Many Festival productions started as Fridays@3 readings, including this season’s Where Storms are Born and Actually. Spend the afternoon up close and personal with a play in development, read by brilliant actors! All Fridays@3 readings take place at The Clark Auditorium (225 South St).... Read More

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