Powerhouse Theatre News

Go behind the scenes of the Tony Awards today as Mean Girs' DeMarius Copes takes us with him behind the scenes of rehearal, the show, and the Tony Awards parties all day and eve!

Go behind the scenes of the Tony Awards today as Mean Girs' DeMarius Copes takes us with him behind the scenes of rehearal, the show, and the Tony Awards parties all day and eve!

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to present the world premiere of EDUCATION, written by Brian Dykstra and directed Margarett Perry. Produced by Sanguine Theatre Company, EDUCATION begins performances on Friday, March 9 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 8. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM & 7:15 PM; Sunday at 2:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $25 - $35 ($24.40 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org. 

Mean Girls is taking Broadway back to the clique-life of high school starting tonight! Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

The Atlanta based LGBTQIA+ theater, Out Front Theatre Company, will host an Audition Workshop for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Performers Sunday, March 4th, from 3 PM to 7 PM.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW?, Broadway's Supper Club, presents DeMarius R. Copes returning to 54 Below in a new solo show. This time he's celebrating 24 magical years doing the most exciting things with the most exciting friends. The night will have some of your favorite pop, broadway and jazz tunes performed by DeMarius. So, order a bite, drink, sit back, and relax!

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW?, Broadway's Supper Club, presents DeMarius R. Copes returning to 54 Below in a new solo show. This time he's celebrating 24 magical years doing the most exciting things with the most exciting friends. The night will have some of your favorite pop, broadway and jazz tunes performed by DeMarius. So, order a bite, drink, sit back, and relax!

The Victorian Hotel was originally optioned by Henson Studios from Angus Oblong, playwright, when they were looking for an adult show. Henson Studio's decision at the end of the day was between The Victorian Hotel and the show Crank-Yankers. Henson Studios ultimately chose the latter. The Victorian Hotel was quickly reworked as play a presented in California in 2006 by The Rogue Artists Ensemble, in association with The Powerhouse Theatre Company.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW?, Broadway's Supper Club, presents DeMarius R. Copes returning to 54 Below in a new solo show. This time he's celebrating 24 magical years doing the most exciting things with the most exciting friends. The night will have some of your favorite pop, broadway and jazz tunes performed by DeMarius. So, order a bite, drink, sit back, and relax!

You can't stop the beat in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's big and bold Broadway blockbuster about one girl's inspiring dream to dance!

Based on the smart, feel-good movie, Akeelah and the Bee tells the story of a spirited and independent 11-year old from South Side, Chicago. Akeelah has an immense passion for words, and her razor-sharp mind and tenacity keeps her one step ahead of the game in the neighborhood...but is it enough to get her to the top? Akeelah must turn to family, friends, and a few unlikely mentors if she's going to survive the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. A story about family, intolerance and overcoming the odds, Akeelah and the Bee is a heartfelt look at how one person has the potential to change the world around them.

You can't stop the beat in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's big and bold Broadway blockbuster about one girl's inspiring dream to dance! Onstage January 9 through 28, the smash hit musical Hairspray kicks off the New Year at the Theatre. The musical takes place in 1962 Baltimore, where Tracy Turnblad a girl with big hair and an even bigger heart is on a mission to dance her way onto national TV. When her dream comes true on the Corny Collins Show, Tracy transforms from social outcast to teen superstar and sets out to integrate the show.

Multi award-winning South African/New Zealand comedian - and one of our favourite ring-ins - URZILA CARLSON brings her brand-new show to Australian stages around the country in 2018.

Lincoln Center Theater is bringing the critically-acclaimed, Drama Desk and Obie award-winning production of The Wolves, a new play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Lila Neugebauer, to the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater this fall. The show is currently in previews for an opening on November 20, and BroadwayWorld has footage from the show below!

Lincoln Center Theater is bringing the critically-acclaimed, Drama Desk and Obie award-winning production of The Wolves, a new play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Lila Neugebauer, to the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater this fall. The show is currently in previews for an opening on November 20, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the team in action below!

Lincoln Center Theater is bringing the critically-acclaimed, Drama Desk and Obie award-winning production of The Wolves, a new play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Lila Neugebauer, to the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater this fall. Previews begin tonight, November 1 at 8pm.

From 19 - 23 February 2018 leading national and international performing arts industry will descend on Brisbane for the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), Australia's largest internationally focused trade-market for contemporary performing arts.

Abingdon Theatre Company announces the initial lineup for its 25th Anniversary Season. With a list of celebrated and promising new artists, Abingdon Theatre Company's 2017 - 2018 season features premiere productions on the main stage, a one-night-only gala event honoring and featuring legendary artists, and ongoing initiatives fostering the work of emerging theater-makers.

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that it will bring the critically-acclaimed, Drama Desk and Obie award-winning production of THE WOLVES, a new play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Lila Neugebauer, to the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater this fall. 

The contradictions of modern India with its iPhones and ancient gods come alive in The Guru of Chai, an outrageously funny and profoundly beautiful romantic thriller at Arts Centre Melbourne from 22 - 27 August.