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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Musical

Alabama Shakespeare Festival, It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues

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The Grange Theatre's 8th Season Opens with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Artistree's Grange Theatre announced its 8th season, exploring themes of courage, starting with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Radical Reshaping' in Seattle, StrawHat to Suspend Operations

Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.
Broadway's Pierre Marais Will Debut A Night Of Original Short Films

Broadway’s Pierre Marais (Sunset Boulevard, Aladdin) will debut a night of his original short narrative films; screening this September in Greenwich Village. Voted best Young Filmmaker at the Cannes World Film Festival for his film As Apple Pie, Marais’ films have garnered over 75 selections from film festivals across the globe. 
Quin Gresham Named Artistic Director At Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Quin Gresham has been named as the new Artistic Director of Alabama Shakespeare Festival, joining from Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.
Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING on September 9.
Full Cast Announced For THE GLASS MENAGERIE At New Muses Theatre Company

New Muses Theatre Company has announced the full cast for their production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE, running from August 9 to 25 at Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma.
Theater Latté Da Presents SCOTLAND, PA At The Ritz Theater This September

Theater Latté Da brings SCOTLAND, PA to The Ritz Theater from September 18 to October 20, 2024. Enjoy this dark comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH set in a 1970s Pennsylvania diner.
Review: JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT at Alabama Shakespeare Fest

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT AT ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FEST at Alabama Shakespeare Festival?
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical spectacular, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Learn how to purchase tickets.
2024 New York Independent Theater Honorary Award Recipients Announced!

The League of Independent Theater has announced the 2024 New York Independent Theater Award recipients, highlighting exceptional leadership, service, and artistry in the indie and off-off Broadway community.
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Comes to Florida Studio Theatre Next Month

Florida Studio Theatre will present Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, a comedic and touching look at life in 1942, as the next show in its Summer Mainstage Series.
WIPEOUT Comes to Gloucester Stage Company

Gloucester Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw and Managing Director Christopher Griffith, is thrilled to announce the next production in its 2024 season, WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua. As part of its rolling world premiere through the National New Play Network, this breakout new play will run at Gloucester Stage from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 28.
James Joseph O'Neil Joins The Cast of PERFECT CRIME

James Joseph O'Neil is now starring as W. Harrison Brent in NYC's Longest Running Play, Perfect Crime, now playing Off-Broadway at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater. 
Video: Watch 'The Letter' from A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Children's Theatre Company

Get a first look at Children's Theatre Company's production of A Year With Frog and Toad. Check out the all-new video!
Cast Set For THE 39 STEPS at Virginia Theatre Festival

 The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its upcoming production of the hilarious and high-octane take on the classic Hitchcock whodunit The 39 Steps.  
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Unveils Seven Productions for 2024-25 Season

Alabama Shakespeare Festival reveals its 2024-25 season lineup, featuring a diverse mix of classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and family-friendly performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Children's Theatre Company

Children’s Theatre Company is now presenting A Year With Frog and Toad. Check out all new photos below!
Kate Bergstrom Named the New Augustin Family Artistic Director at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) has announced that Kate Bergstrom will assume the role as the Augustin Family Artistic Director effective May 13, 2024. The Rep conducted a six-month nationwide search before naming Bergstrom to the role. Bergstrom succeeds Hana S. Sharif’s following her departure last summer. With the appointment, Bergstrom brings a passionate energy for The Rep’s next chapter to build on the theater’s success as a vital, celebrated, cultural cornerstone of St. Louis. 
The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Names Kate Bergstrom as New Artistic Director

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has named Kate Bergstrom the new Augustin Family Artistic Director. Learn more about Bergstrom.
ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music That Made Barbara, Barbra Comes to Madison

Jenna Pastuszek and Joshua Zecher-Ross willmake their Madison and Wisconsin debuts bringing the sold-out performance of ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music that Made Barbara Barbra to Overture's Cabaret Series on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Alabama Shakespeare Festival been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) nomination for It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues.

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