Heather McDonald News

Explore the end of the 2023-24 season at Scottsdale Arts with a variety of events and exhibitions. From art to performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Comedian, actress and writer Heather McDonald, known for delivering all the hottest gossip, comes to the Scherr Forum for two shows on Saturday, March 16 at 7:00pm.

Signature Theatre will continue its commitment to new work by presenting the eighth annual SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings. Under the leadership of Signature's Director of Artistic Development Anika Chapin, this initiative highlights and supports the work of DMV playwrights and is an opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and patrons to explore new plays in a fun and informal environment.

One of America's fast-growing independent concert promotions and venue operations group, Blue Note Napa, has announced the newly extended music lineup for the 2023 Summer Sessions at Silverado Resort concert series beginning May through October.

Works by local playwrights Audrey Cefaly, Jennifer Barclay and Nayna Agrawal have been selected for Signature Theatre's 2023 season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings.

The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

Signature Theatre is accepting submissions for original and unpublished full-length plays (no musicals) from now through August 15, 2022. Playwrights must currently reside in Virginia, Maryland or DC. Only one submission per playwright.

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan, Tony Award winner Harriet Harris and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's new backstage comedy WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL. Get tickets and learn about the production.

PREMIERES NYC has announced the expansion of its bi-annual commissioning series INNER VOICES with the New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant). 

Matt Fraser, Hollywood's most sought-after psychic medium for celebrities Gloria Estefan, Jenny McCarthy, Donny Wahlberg, Karamo Brown, Netflix Queer Eye and Dr. Paul Nassif - will be appearing at the Palladium Theater in Times Square on April 30, 2022, at 8:00 PM, EST.

Signature Theatre has announced that works by local playwrights Aeneas Sagar Hemphill, Tuyet Thi Pham and Olivia Luzquinos have been selected for the 2022 season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings. Their plays, Ada (Aeneas Sagar Hemphill), Dinner and Cake (Tuyet Thi Pham) and Damn Things Will Kill Ya (Olivia Luzquinos) will be read on February 7, March 7 and May 9, respectively.

From July 12 through August 22, An Almost Holy Picture, written by Heather McDonald and directed by Everyman Associate Artistic Director Noah Himmelstein, will be available for patrons to access digitally in their homes for $30.

Signature Theatre continues its commitment to new work by presenting the sixth annual SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings Series. This initiative highlights and supports the work of DMV playwrights and is an opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and patrons to explore new plays in a fun and informal environment.

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the honorees for the 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The Young Playwrights Festival is Baltimore Center Stage’s longest running learning program that encourages expression and creativity in students across the state.

After delivering on the promise of rehearsing, filming, and streaming the first two production of the season, Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains and Cry It Out, the staff and artists at Everyman look ahead to four additional filmed and streamed mainstage productions, a spring fundraiser, and a summer play reading series. Everyman Theatre Founder and Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi and Managing Director Marissa LaRose also announced today that Everyman Theatre plans to return for in-person performances this summer with Steel Magnolias. 

Spectra Venue Management has announced Nightingale College Presents “Ladies Night Out” with Heather McDonald at the Ford Wyoming Center on Friday, April 23rd.  This ultimate ladies’ night out will be an evening filled with ladies, laughter, cocktails, and retail therapy!    

Spectra Venue Management at the Casper Events Center in collaboration with local health officials, have decided to postpone “Ladies Night Out” with Heather McDonald scheduled for Friday, December 4th. 

Spectra Venue Management has announced Nightingale College Presents 'Ladies Night Out' with Heather McDonald at the Casper Events Center on Friday, December 4th. This ultimate ladies' night out will be an evening filled with ladies, laughter, cocktails, and retail therapy!

Signature Theatre has announced the fifth season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading Series. This season Signature will be presenting four plays - At the Full Yum by Rahima R. Rice, The Story of Walter by Audrey Cefaly, One-Shot by Andrew Rosendorf, and Light by Jarrin Davis.

This year's Magic in Rough Spaces New Play Lab (MIRS) is going virtual!