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Northwest Children’s Theater To Remount PETE THE CAT THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Northwest Children’s Theater will present an encore run of PETE THE CAT, the live rock musical based on the beloved children’s book series. The returning production features the original cast and creative team and will play at The Judy in downtown Portland.

Five High Schools Awarded 2025 String Grant From Broadway Licensing Global And Educational Theatre Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Broadway Licensing Global and the Educational Theatre Foundation have announced five high schools as recipients of the 2025 String Grant. Each school will receive free performance rights and materials to produce the expanded edition of String, the heartfelt musical by Adam Gwon and Sarah Hammond. Productions will take place during the 2025–26 academic year.

PETE THE CAT and More Set for Imagination Stage 2025�"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

Imagination Stage has announced its 2025–2026 season—a lineup of seven productions including two newly commissioned World Premieres. With animals at the heart of many stories, this year’s selections celebrate comfort, connection, and curiosity—providing imaginative, multi-sensory experiences for children of all ages.

ELF, FROZEN, And More Set for The Coterie 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family. The line-up will expand The Coterie's reach beyond its mainstage into the Kansas City community with unique co-productions with multiple KC organizations.

PETE THE CAT: THE MUSICAL Begins At Westport Country Playhouse In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse Family Festivities Series will bring a popular children's book character to its stage with “Pete the Cat, The Musical,” on Saturday, May 3, at 1 and 4 p.m.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.

See Linda Eder, Derek Klena & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Derek Klena and more.

Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: PETE THE CAT at First Stage
by Cathy Jakicic - Oct 13, 2024

'Pete the Cat' vibrates with positive energy, gentle lesson.

STRING Studio Cast Recording Out Now; Theatrical Licensing Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024

Theatrical licensing for the musical, String, with book by Sarah Hammond, and music and lyrics by Adam Gown, is now available, alongside the release of its six-song original studio cast recording

RIDE THE CYCLONE & More Set for First Stage 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

First Stage has unveiled its  2024/25 season – a lineup of eight captivating productions featuring the power of unlikely heroes. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets for mainstage productions at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Todd Wehr Theater and additional productions at the Goodman Mainstage Hall in the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.

THE TOURIST to Stream on Netflix
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2023

Netflix announced that the first and second seasons of The Tourist will be available in February. The series stars Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald and was created and written by Harry and Jack Williams. The show features Shalom Brune-Franklin and Greg Larsen as co-stars alongside Dornan and Macdonald.

Complete Company Set for LIZARD BOY New York Premiere at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023

Prospect Theater Company has announced the complete company for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

PlayGround-Chicago Concludes Season 1 In-Person With Best Of PlayGround-Chicago Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

Playwright incubator PlayGround-Chicago celebrates the best writers and short works from its inaugural season and its first in-person performance at the BEST OF PLAYGROUND-CHICAGO GALA.

Westport Country Playhouse to Present PETE'S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 15, 2023

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities will bring the popular children's book character, Pete the Cat, to its stage in the musical, “Pete's Big Hollywood Adventure,” on Sunday, February 26, at 1 and 4 p.m. Produced by TheaterWorksUSA, the show is based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by Kimberly and James Dean.

New Musical LIZARD BOY to Have New York Premiere at Theatre Row in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

Prospect Theater Company will present the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, with book, music and lyrics by Justin Huertas and directed by Brandon Ivie.

HURRICANE DIANE Opens at Trustus Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022

Hurricane Diane opens at Trustus Theatre on Friday, December 2nd and runs for ten shows through December 17th. In this Obie-winning comedy with a twist, Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeline George pens a hilarious evisceration of the blind eye we all turn to climate change and the bacchanalian catharsis that awaits us, even in our own backyards.

Prospect Announces The Full Cast For CAPTION THIS, 2022 Musical Theater Lab
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022

Prospect Theater Company has announced the performers who will be appearing in its 2022 Musical Theater Lab Concert presentation: Caption This. Thirty actors from Broadway and beyond will bring their talents to the stage to celebrate the hot-off-the-presses new works generated in this year's lab process. 

Prospect Announces Writers For CAPTION THIS, 2022 Musical Theater Lab
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

Prospect Theater Company has announced the writers selected for the 2022 edition of its annual Musical Theater Lab: Caption This. 

Photos & Video: First Look at PETE THE CAT'S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE at TheaterWorksUSA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

Before its national tour, TheaterWorksUSA will debut their new family musical Pete the Cat's Big Hollywood Adventure at Five Angels Theater on Friday, September 30 at 6:30 PM. Get a first look at photos and videos from the production here!