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Review: MAD Theatre Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at the Straz Center's Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - Jan 28, 2024


Quirky, irreverent, and so much fun, the show even offers audience members the chance to go onstage to be a part of the Bee.

Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé & More Set for February At Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, an “adult” Tupperware party, and a new musical about a runaway slave who becomes America’s first black cowboy are on tap for the month of February at Bucks County Playhouse.

Single Tickets On Sale Tomorrow For Music Theater Works 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024


Music Theater Works has announced single tickets for its 2024 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.

Previews: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE By MAD Theatre At Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jan 22, 2024


The show features a fast-paced, witty, and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, who also wrote the music for Falsettos and A New Brain. The Tony-award-winning show is under Music Direction of Megan Zeitler, Choreography by Evan Lomba with Artistic Director, Tony Gilkinson, and directed by Casey Vaughan.

PORTRAIT OF ARETHA FRANKLIN to Kick Off Black History Month at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


Kicking off Black History Month, Portrait of Aretha Franklin at Bucks County Playhouse Feb 2 and 3. Jazz and Blues recording artist, CeCe Teneal, celebrates the Queen of Soul.

Music Theater Works Announces The Cast And Creative Team For THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024


BroadwayWorld announces the upcoming production of HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will feature an all-star cast and promises to be a must-see for theater lovers. Get all the details here.

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at The Acting Company 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


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

The Green Room 42 to Present ANOTHER EVENING WITH PAULIE AND ALANYA This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Join us for Another Evening with Paulie and Alanya at The Green Room 42 on January 19th. Musical theatre writers Alanya Bridge and Paulie Pecorella reunite after five years to share an evening of all new songs. Tickets available now.

Bucks County Playhouse Kicks Off 2024 With Isaac Mizrahi, Norbert Leo Butz, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


Bucks County Playhouse kicks off 2024 with comedic and music performers. The Capitol Fools, a new musical parody group created by the performers from the Capitol Steps, brings political satire to the stage. Joining them are three powerhouse female singers from Divas3. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining show!

Plays, Playwrights & Casts Set for Barrington Stage Company's 10X10 New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Barrington Stage Company presents the Award-Winning 10X10 New Play Festival this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023


Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023


Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

Review: Learning How to S-P-E-L-L Again at the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TheatreWorks New Milford
by Jared Reynolds - Dec 10, 2023


The dramas of my childhood years seem so small now, so insignificant, like a trivial problem today felt like the end of the world back then, and that’s exactly what the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee dug out of the depths of my brain like a repressed memory.

Ensemble Theatre Company Adds Performance of RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is adding a performance of 'RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash' due to overwhelming demand.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Is a Real Winner
by Jim Munson - Dec 6, 2023


What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley? BroadwayWorld reviews TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's winning new production of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's funny and touching musical running through December 24th in Palo Alto.

Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Announced At TheatreWorks New Milford
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023


TheatreWorks New Milford will present the much loved musical, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin. See photos from the production.

See Isaac Mizrahi, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Performers & More At Bucks County Playhouse in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023


Bucks County Playhouse announces a slate of visiting performers for 2024, including Isaac Mizrahi, America's Got Talent performers, and more.

APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023


Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Theatre NOVA to Present THE YEAR WITHOUT A PANTO CLAUS By Carla Milarch And R. MacKenzie Lewis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


'Theatre NOVA presents 'The Year Without a Panto Claus' by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis. Join Jingle and Jangle as they search for Santa and bring back Christmas cheer.

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