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Concord Theatricals' 49th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Reveals Finalists and Judges
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

Presented by Concord Theatricals, The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), the nation's premier short play competition, has announced that 2010 OOB winner Jen Silverman is this year's Honorary Festival Playwright.

SOUTHIES Set for the Samuel French OOB Festival Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Southies by Philadelphia author and playwright Jeffrey James Keyes has been selected to be a finalist in The 49th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), presented by Concord Theatricals, in New York City this summer.

Selections From DIE MITTE DER WELT Will Be Presented At Landestheater Linz
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

Selections from Die Mitte der Welt, a new musical by bookwriter/lyricist Niklas Wagner and composer Sarah Taylor Ellis, will be presented on June 24 as part of the Deutsche Musical Akademie's schreib:maschine at Landestheater Linz.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 16, 2024

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!

Video: First Look at Jason Alexander in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - May 2, 2024

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Judgment Day, a hilariously irreverent world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) in his Chicago stage debut.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater with Jason Alexander & More
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2024

Go inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Judgment Day, a hilariously irreverent world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) in his Chicago stage debut.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for MISCAST24, Honoring Jason Robert Brown and Nicole Suazo
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 16, 2024

The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.

Video: Jason Alexander Talks JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 23, 2024

Jason Alexander discusses why he is excited to dive into rehearsals for the world premiere comedy JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, running April 23–May 26, 2024 in the video here!

Cris Eli Blak Wins 2024 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

Playwright Cris Eli Blak has won the prestigious 2024 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award for his play BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF, a compelling exploration of trauma, survival, and intersectionality.

Jason Alexander to Star in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the full company of Judgment Day, a world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander in his Chicago stage debut.

CreativeOhio Brings On Four New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

 In December, the CreativeOhio Board of Directors voted to add four new board members to its 25-person board.

Arielle Jacobs, Lesli Margherita, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024

Writers' Cage Productions presents a by-invitation-only reading of Austenland, a new musical from the team behind Between the Lines and The Book Thief.

Video: See Selections From THESE GIRLS HAVE DEMONS, Presented In Berlin
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Selections from These Girls Have Demons, a new rock musical by bookwriter/lyricist Meghan Brown and composer Sarah Taylor Ellis, were presented on December 18, 2023, as part of the Deutsche Musical Akademie's schreib:maschine at Berlin's Neuköllner Oper. Watch the video here!

CreativeOhio Names Sarah Sisser New Executive Director & CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023

CreativeOhio has appointed Sarah Sisser as their new Executive Director and CEO. Sisser brings a wealth of experience as a nonprofit administrator and advocate for public humanities and cultural institutions. She will begin her role in December. Learn more about Sisser's qualifications and the board's unanimous decision.

Invite Only Industry Presentation of the New Musical AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN To Take Place September 28
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

Join us for an invite-only industry presentation of the new musical 'AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN' on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Featuring book and lyrics by Alex Giles, original concept/book/lyrics by David Russell, and music by Andy Peterson.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens 2023-34 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 — Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens 2023-34 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage.

Wren Rivera to Lead Industry Presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Get the latest news on the industry presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL, featuring the talented Wren Rivera. Don't miss this exclusive showcase of the highly anticipated production.

Cast Revealed For Week One of the Blank Theatre's 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

Casting has been announced for week one of The Blank Theatre's 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The first three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented, for the first time since 2019, live on stage July 6–9.

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.