Articles from May 2026
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Iowa alumnus nominated for Tony Award
Friday, May 8, 2026
University of Iowa alumnus Samuel D. Hunter’s (2007 MFA) Broadway debut, Little Bear Ridge Road, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play on May 5.
Graduate Chloe Schwab reflects on her time at Iowa
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Debbie Harry and Pamela Anderson to play mother and daughter in indie comedy film written by Samuel D. Hunter
Monday, May 11, 2026
'Maitreya' is written by Samuel D. Hunter, 2007 graduate of the Iowa Playwrights Workshop
Iowa alumnus nominated for Tony Award
Friday, May 8, 2026
Theatre Arts E-Newsletter May 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mexodus Wins 4 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners
Monday, May 4, 2026
The Audible Theater production, written and performed by UI Theatre grad Brian Quijada with creative partner Nygel D. Robinson, was the sole show to take more than one category at the Off-Broadway honors.
Little Bear Ridge Road Wins Best Play New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
Friday, May 1, 2026
The New York Drama Critics' Circle released the winners of its 2026 awards, with "Little Bear Ridge Road" by Samuel D. Hunter (2007 MFA) taking the top prize of Best Play.