Lisa Loomer News

Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.

Gloria Calderón Kellett’s One of the Good Ones is nearing the end of its world premiere run at the Pasadena Playhouse, closing April 7, 2024. Kimberly Senior directs the cast led by Lana Parrilla and Carlos Gomez and featuring Isabella Gomez, Nico Greetham and Santino Jimenez. Finally got to pin down Carlos to answer a few of my queries.

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

To spotlight women in leadership, the Broadway Women’s Fund has announced the fifth annual Women to Watch on Broadway, which highlights women in the industry who excel in their careers in regional theaters, Off-Broadway, as Broadway Associates, and in Broadway offices.

Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its Spring 2024 Studio Series productions. The Studio Series is a collection of plays, readings, and workshops performed in the Arena Theatre and Grand Central Theatre that challenge our students and audiences to take a deeper look into theatre and the stories that we tell.

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. See photos from inside the ceremony!

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

KPFK's Arts in Review celebrates The Road Company's 15th Annual Summer Playwright's Festival, hosted by Arts Journalist Julio Martinez. Join the discussion with actress/director Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and Cherish Monique Duke.

Watch as the set for Real Women Have Curves: The Musical at American Repertory Theater is loaded into the Loeb Drama Center.

HE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage. They have announced the play submission process is now open for new material to be considered for their upcoming playwrights festival.

What did the critics think of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical's world premiere at American Repertory Theater?

What did our critic think of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at Loeb Drama Center? The American Repertory Theater’s world-premiere production of “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” – at Cambridge’s Loeb Drama Center through January 21 – proves that a serious story about the very real challenges facing undocumented immigrants can also be a funny, spirited, and joyous celebration of the power of family and community.

Check out photos and video from opening night of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical world premiere at A.R.T.!

Watch as composers Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez discuss the process of creating the world-premiere of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical.

Get a first look at Real Women Have Curves: The Musical at A.R.T.

Get an exclusive first look at Real Women Have Curves: The Musical at American Repertory Theatre!

The world premiere of 'Real Women Have Curves: The Musical' is accompanied by a range of programs and events, including an Artists for Humanity collaboration, a 'Curves of Life' workshop, and Spanish-language captioned and other access performances.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a world-premiere musical. Take a look at the video!