Review: GHOSTS, starring Victoria Smurfit and Callum Scott Howells
by Cindy Marcolina - April 17, 2025
Victoria Smurfit and Callum Scott Howells are the tragic mother-son duo in an exciting, tense, suspenseful adaptation. Owen shifts the script and makes this classic all about domestic abuse and the power of upper-class disdain. Rachel O’Riordan’s production is a masterclass in distilling tensio...
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Order Chaos Theater Company
by Herbert Paine - April 14, 2025
Order Chaos Theatre Company’s production of Beth Henley's CRIMES OF THE HEART is earnest in its attempt to capture the play’s bruised heart and tangled humor. However, ultimately, it’s a production that, like its characters, yearns for something more — and, at times, almost gets there....
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry
by Josh Sharpe - April 09, 2025
The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd....
Jahnah Camille Shares 'What Do You Do?' Video From Newly Announced EP
by Josh Sharpe - March 25, 2025
Birmingham songwriter Jahnah Camille has announced her EP and shared lead single “what do you do?,” a headturning statement of intent packed with memorable hooks and a vocal performance that sets the 20-year-old singer apart from her contemporaries. Watch the video here....
RUM Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2025
Touring the UK following its short run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, RUM follows Danny who has been plastering since he was a kid, he's not scared of anything, he's RUM. ...
Student Blog: Finding the Stage, Not Just the Page
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - March 04, 2025
Hello y’all! For the next couple of months, I’m shining a light on one of the coolest parts of UC San Diego’s theatre department. Every spring quarter features a culmination of artistry that brings grads and undergrads together from all theatrical disciplines: the Wagner New Play Festival. The...
Interview: Eli Bauman of 44 THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Amanda Callas - February 25, 2025
Eli Bauman talks about the musical comedy he wrote, composed and directs, 44, The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical, playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through March 23rd....
SEARED Extends at the Alley Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2025
Due to demand, Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced an extended run for Theresa Rebeck’s comedy, SEARED, now playing through March 9, 2025. Learn more here!...
Review: HOUSEWORK at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - February 12, 2025
This is a good start to Petra Kalive’s leadership....
Anusree Roy and Nina Lee Aquino Bring TRIDENT MOON to Crow's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2025
This spring Crow’s Theatre partners with The National Arts Centre to present a play over 10 years in the making but speaking immediately to the mass displacement across the globe....
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2025
Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m....
Review: BELLY OF THE BEAST, Finborough Theatre
by Tsitsi Tsopotsa - January 13, 2025
This world premiere, directed by Dadlow Lin, strips away theatrical artifice to focus on the raw humanity of its characters, delivering a powerful commentary on how schools struggle to adapt to evolving understandings of gender identity....
OPUS Continues Clague Playhouse's 97th Season
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2025
Clague Playhouse will present OPUS by Michael Hollinger beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming show and find out how to get tickets to a performance here!...
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2024
Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9....
Heartbeat Opera To Present New Production of SALOME At Irondale In Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2024
New York's Heartbeat Opera will present a new adaptation of Richard Strauss' iconic opera SALOME, transforming Oscar Wilde's tight, 100-minute thrill ride into a startlingly intimate Salome. ...
Line-Up Set for Storyhouse Queer Festival This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2024
STORYHOUSE will present its inaugural Queer Festival, set to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture with a diverse lineup of performances, workshops, and discussions. The festival aims to foster inclusivity and community engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Irish Repertory Theatre Reveals Plays & Cast Members for NEW WORKS FALL FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the plays and casting for the New Works Fall Festival, featuring four readings spotlighting the work of Northern Irish artists. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....
Review: Art House Productions’ GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Bleeds Beauty
by Chloe Yang - October 27, 2024
Art House Productions' gripping staging of 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' explores love, pain, and healing through 30 years of friendship. Ashley Renée-Scott and Mario C. Brown shine as Kayleen and Doug, whose bond transcends romance in this intimate black box production running through Nov 10. Mus...
McKinley Belcher III and Uly Schlesinger to Star in A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2024
McKinley Belcher III and Uly Schlesinger are set to star in the Off-Broadway production of A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK, exploring themes of friendship and trauma. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets....
Hannah Doran Wins 16th Annual Papatango New Writing Prize With THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - October 15, 2024
Papatango has announced that Hannah Doran has won the 16th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, from 1,589 entries – a record number for the Prize, meaning it continues to be the biggest annual playwriting scheme in the UK....
HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fourth Season
by Josh Sharpe - September 19, 2024
HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed original drama series INDUSTRY, from Bad Wolf, for a fourth season. Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the series concludes its eight-episode third season on Sunday, September 29 on HBO and Max. ...
Review: EDINBURGH 2024 WEATHER GIRL, Summerhall
by Christiana Rose - August 15, 2024
Brian Watkins, the creator of hit Amazon TV series Outer Range brings the World Premiere of his play Weather Girl to the Edinburgh Fringe in a collaboration with the award-winning producers of Fleabag, Baby Reindeer and Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder. ...
Waterfront Theatre School Presents South African Premiere Of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2024
Waterfront Theatre School will bring the South African premiere of the hit cult musical HEATHERS – THE MUSICAL to Artscape this July....
V.L. Will Be Performed as Part of Paines Plough Roundabout's 10th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024
V.L. by Kieran Hurley and Gary McNair comes to Paines Plough Roundabout @ Summerhall....
Guest Blog: Writer Laura Waldren on Connections, Sensitivity and Humour in Her Papatango Prize-Winning Play SOME DEMON
by Guest Author - June 11, 2024
There are hardly any plays about eating disorders, and when I started writing this one I realised why. They are incredibly difficult illnesses to explain, let alone dramatise. They tend to go on for years – they are not linear – they often involve many cycles of relapse and recovery....
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