Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.

John Tartaglia to Direct ELF: THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with a sparkling new production of “Elf: The Musical,” playing at the historic New Hope venue, and directed by John Tartaglia.

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - Oct 5, 2025

Does Agatha Christie's classic novel translate well to the stage? Find out by reading our critic's review.

BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith. Learn more!

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to Open Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s 40th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will open its milestone 40th season with Murder on the Orient Express, running October 2–26, 2025. Directed by Artistic Director Quin Gresham.

BWW Q&A: Isa Venere Talks The Cottage at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Sep 12, 2025

In The Cottage a woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband—and her lover's wife. As secrets unravel and passions collide, the meaning of love, identity, and marriage are all thrown into question, and served in a way only the British can serve it: with tea.

Florida Studio Theatre Promotes Catherine Randazzo and Expands Role Of Nancy Rominger
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Catherine Randazzo has been promoted to Associate Producer, and Nancy Rominger will expand her responsibilities as Associate Artist to include serving as Literary Manager.

Florida Studio Theatre Extends DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER Through September 7
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the final extension of its Summer Mainstage hit Don’t Dress for Dinner, which will now run through Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the Gompertz Theatre.

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Extended at Florida Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

By audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre is extending its laughter-packed production of Don't Dress for Dinner. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

MISERY to be Presented at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025

The Merrimack Repertory Theatre will begin its 2025-26 season with Misery, adapted by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE COTTAGE to be Presented at The Rep in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will kick off the 2025/26 Season with the sharp-witted fresh comedy The Cottage by Sandy Rustin, the playwright of Clue. Learn more!

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - Jul 13, 2025

Does 'The Wizard of Oz' retain its magic in 2025 on the Alabama Shakespeare Festival stage? Find out by reading Russell Warne's review.

Laguna Playhouse Finishes 2024-2025 Season with HONKY TONK ANGELS
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Laguna Playhouse will present the final show of its 2024/2025 season, the boot-scootin’, foot-stompin’, dancin’ in the aisles, country music party of the year, Honky Tonk Angels, written by Ted Swindley, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by John Massey and direction by David Ellenstein.

New Work by Robert Schenkkan and More Set for TheatreWorks' New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this summer for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd Annual New Works Festival. Learn more!

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Premiere Stages' THE MALLARD
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the premiere production of The Mallard by Vincent Delaney, winner of the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, July 17-August 3 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center.

THE WIZARD OF OZ to be Presented at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present The Wizard of Oz, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!

Eric Tucker Directs Three-Person Staged Reading of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

Eric Tucker will direct Savage Wonder Art Center's upcoming 'unhinged and wildly staged' reading of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Learn more here!

Laura Lux’s GLITTER AND GLASS Memoir to be Adapted for the Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Producers Laura Patrick and Todd Adamson (We Will Rock You) of Turn the Page Media have commissioned playwright and actress Susan Ferrara to adapt Laura Lux’s memoir Glitter and Glass for the stage. Learn more.

SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE Unveils 2025 Playwrights And Event Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Amidst a national funding crisis, Seven Devils Playwrights Conference will return to McCall, Idaho June 2-14 to celebrate its 25th year with a powerful lineup of new plays and events.

KUDZU CALLING Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Kudzu Calling, written by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by Kevin R. Free. Learn more about the upcoming production here!