Theatre Forward has a network of nonprofit theatres located in 19 cities across the country. Our theatres share many characteristics: independently determined programming, seasons of nine months or more, multiple stages, full-time professional staff and a record of artistic excellence.
Theatre Forward, formerly National Corporate Theatre Fund, was created in 1977 by our 10 founding member theatres. Our founding theatres each have a representative who serves on our Board of Directors, pay annual dues, and receive annual philanthropic support for general operations.
Beginning in 2006, an additional nine comparable theatres were brought on by the founding theatres to expand Theatre Forward’s reach in education and other initiatives.
Theatre Forward is not currently considering new theatre members at this time.
News from our Theatres
Music, culture, family celebrated alongside heartache in 'American Mariachi' – Chicago Sun-Times
Oglethorpe alumna stars in Alliance Theatre production "Darlin' Cory" – The Source
'Toni Stone' chronicles first woman in Negro Leagues at Arena Stage, Nationals Park | WTOP
Coldplay Delivers Uplifting iHeartRadio Music Festival Performance – Z100
Bill Army and Amelia Pedlow to Star in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at George Street Playhouse
VIDEO: Watch 'Name On The Wall' From The 2021 Palefsky Collision Project – Broadway World
Review: 'Darlin' Cory' finalizes Alliance's Appalachian trilogy – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
George Street Playhouse Announces Cast For Ken Ludwig's "Dear Jack, Dear Louise"
Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Reminds Us That We Are Worthy Of Healing – Broadway World
21 Cultural Events Worth Traveling for in Fall 2021 – AARP
Beck Center for the Arts Announces Audience Vaccination Policies – Broadway World
In Dallas playwright Jonathan Norton's new comedy, a small town attempts to address its AIDS crisis
Global Costume Rentals Market 2021 Industry Analysis By 2026 – SoccerNurds
You Could Buy Props From The A.R.T.'s Productions At Its First-Ever Warehouse Sale | WBUR News
Original Cast and Creative Team Return For CELIA AND FIDEL at Arena Stage – Broadway World
Local band Bourne to play at Alley Theatre – SouthCoastToday.com
ART's 'The Arboretum Experience' is the balm – The Boston Globe
Dracula: A Radio Play – Actors Theatre of Louisville
Arena Stage Premieres Play about Toni Stone's Complexities – The Washington Informer
Costume Play Market On-Going Trends, Future Prospects and Forecast 2026 – SoccerNurds
Costume Rentals Market Size and Forecast (2021-2027) – Murphy's Hockey Law
Theatre Review: 'Toni Stone' Hits It Out of the Park at Arena Stage
Very Artsy News: Houston Ballet, COVID-19 Policies, and More | Houstonia Magazine
Broadway star returns home to Kalamazoo to direct 'Songs for a New World' at Farmers Alley Theatre
Theatre Forward Member Theatres
Denotes Founding Theatres*
American Conservatory Theater*
San Francisco, CA
Pam mackinnon, Artistic Director
Jennifer Bielstein, Executive Director
American Repertory Theater*
Cambridge, MA
Diane Paulus, Artistic Director
Diane borger, executive producer
Center Theatre Group*
Los Angeles, CA
Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director
Meghan Pressman, Managing Director
Dallas Theater Center
Dallas, TX
Kevin Moriarty, Artistic Director
Jeffrey Woodward, Managing Director
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver, CO
Chris coleman, Artistic Director
Charles Varin, Managing Director
The Old Globe*
San Diego, CA
Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director
Timothy j. shields, Managing Director
Trinity Repertory Company*
Providence, RI
Curt Columbus, Artistic Director
Tom Parrish, Executive Director
Walnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia, PA
Bernard Havard, President & Producing Artistic Director
Mark D. Sylvester, Managing Director