Classic American Tales To Host Two Solo Events This Spring
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 24, 2026
Derrick McQueen returns to Cape May to perform Paul Robeson through His Words and Music at The Cape May Public Library. Written by Gayle Stahlhuth, it is an interweaving of two dozen songs that were sung by New Jersey native, Paul Robeson.
The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 17, 2025
The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.
Breaking Down Theater Genres: Key Differences Between Plays, Musicals, Operas, and Operettas
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2025
Let's break down the definitions of musicals, plays, plays with music, operas, rock operas, operettas, ballets, revues, variety shows, pantomimes, concerts, cabarets, immersive theatre, and experimental theatre.
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
When Musicals Reference Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 7, 2023
This month, the reader question was: I’ve heard Shucked parodies a lot of musical tropes w/ references to Oklahoma!, The Music Man, etc… We’ve seen that a lot on Broadway lately - Something Rotten, Mean Girls, Bad Cinderella, Be More Chill, etc… It seems to be becoming more and more popular - when did it start, why do audiences love it?
Michael Douglas Announces $1 Million Gift to Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022
In a very special moment of the evening, O’Neill alumnus and former Monte Cristo Award recipient, Michael Douglas presented Mr. White with his honor. Mr. Douglas also announced that he is making a $1 million gift to the O’Neill, and challenged the audience and supporters to match the gift to support the O’Neill’s operations.
BWW Review: Matt Baker Brings Gershwin Back To Its Jazz Roots With A RHAPSODY OF GERSHWIN at Birdland
by Ricky Pope - Mar 3, 2022
On Monday, Australian jazz pianist Matt Baker returned to Birdland with a new version of his project A RHAPSODY OF GERSHWIN. The project is very much in the spirit of Gershwin’s own mix of jazz and classical styles. Using Gershwin’s original compositions as a launching board, he created inventive variations with his 5 piece band. There was a great deal of virtuosity on display. Gershwin’s work lends itself to such displays of bravura. The material is so rich it can’t help but yield fruitful improvisations. Matt Baker’s ensemble definitely rose to the challenge. The joy of the evening was the addition of Grammy-nominated singer Nicole Zuraitis. Ms. Zuraitis has a supple voice that is both warm and delicate. In addition to providing the lyrics, she also had many numbers in which she was treated as another instrument in the band, providing haunting vocalises.
Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center to Honor George C. White at Monte Cristo Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2022
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced that it will present the 21st Monte Cristo Award to its Founder George C. White. George’s career includes not only his 37 years as President of the O’Neill and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, but also numerous activities and accomplishments in theater throughout the world.