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John Lloyd Young, Country Singers, and DAILY SHOW Writers to Play Bucks County Playhouse This Summer
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023


Tony and Grammy winner, John Lloyd Young, four Emmy-nominated writers from “The Daily Show” and hit country songwriters will take to the stage of the iconic Bucks County Playhouse in July and August when the theatre presents these visiting artists.

Warren-directed FALSETTOS Proves A Potent Reminder of How Life Once Was
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 30, 2023


It was a part of life only understood completely, if experienced, and its impact continues to be felt today in ways you can sometimes predict, although oftentimes it invokes unexpected memories that take you completely unaware. That explains why I’ve taken so long to compose this review of Falsettos – which ends its three-weekend run this weekend at Nashville’s The Barbershop Theatre in another superb Street Theatre Company musical production – and which I saw last week during its last Sunday matinee performance.

Brandon Alvión, Tsilala Brock & More to Star in BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Barrington Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been set for Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky at Barrington Stage Company, directed by Candis C. Jones.

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

The Gladstone Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season Lineup 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2023


The Gladstone Theatre has announced its 2023-24 Season with a diverse, thought-provoking, and hugely entertaining line up created by Ottawa's most dynamic indie theatre companies and performers.

Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023


Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023


Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

The New London Barn Playhouse Kicks Off MainStage Season With THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023


The New London Barn Playhouse is E-C-S-T-A-T-I-C to invite you to watch this season's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

New Plays by Paula Vogel, Jen Silverman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Included in Second Stage Theater's 2023/24 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023


Second Stage Theater has just announced three initial productions for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Season. Check out the full lineup here!

Album Review: Matthew Scott Records His Show THE JESUS YEAR For All To Hear & For All Time
by Bobby Patrick - Jun 14, 2023


Our personal fave, CALICO SKIES an almost impossibly high number in Matthew’s impossibly high voice, and with power under complete control he demonstrates he’s a once-in-a-generation voice

Cast Revealed For TINY FATHER From Chautauqua Theater Company And Barrington Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023


Chautauqua Theater Company and Barrington Stage Company have announced full casting for their co-world premiere production of tiny father, a new play by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick) and directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God).

JOHNNY SKEEKY; OR, THE REMEDY FOR EVERYTHING World Premiere & More Set for Theater Latté Da 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


Theater Latté Da has revealed its 2023-2024 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

James Lapine's IN THE COMPANY OF ROSE Documentary Gets Theatrical Release
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2023


Tony-winner James Lapine's documentary, In the Company of Rose, will be released in theaters and on demand. After Lapine befriended poet Rose Styron, the widow of the great American novelist William Styron (Sophie’s Choice, The Confessions of Nat Turner), he began to record their conversations together. Watch the video trailer now!

See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

FAT HAM, TITANIQUE & More Win 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023


The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, just announced the winners of the 12th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards

Cast Revealed For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


This August, The Studio Theatre™ Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) opens the second Summer Show of the 2023/2024 Season: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Unicorn Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin Will Retire In 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


​​​​​​​ Unicorn Theatre has announced that Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin will retire in June 2024. Levin's departure will culminate a historic run spanning more than four decades at one of Kansas City's landmark theatres, where she gained a regional and national reputation for innovating and bringing to life bold and diverse plays with powerful messages and illuminating people in an empathetic and unique way.

Taylor Mac to Headline Barrington Stage Company's 2023 Gala: A NIGHT AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023


Barrington Stage Company has announced Gala 2023: A NIGHT AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Monday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Stationery Factory in Dalton, MA.

Review: FALSETTOS at Front Porch Theatricals Pairs a Warm Heart with a Cold Shoulder
by Greg Kerestan - May 24, 2023


William Finn's neurotic queer musical epic isn't necessarily user-friendly, but Pittsburgh's best local playhouse still manages to find the warmth amidst the dysfunction.

54 SINGS SHUFFLE ALONG, MATTHEW SCOTT: THE JESUS YEAR, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.org or call (646) 476-3551.

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