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Cameron Knight To Star As Ebenezer Scrooge In McCarter Theatre Center’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

McCarter Theatre Center will present its 45th annual production of A Christmas Carol from December 9–28, 2025, continuing a tradition that began in 1980. This year’s staging, adapted and directed by Lauren Keating.

Photos: Sunshine State Seniors Comedy TOUCH Premieres At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Tank will continue its Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two), directed by Janice L. Goldberg (I of the Storm). See photos of the production.

The Tank Announces Casting For TOUCH Beginning In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

The Tank has announced casting for the next Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two) and directed by Janice L. Goldberg (Liberty Talks!). 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to McCarter Theatre Center This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Get ready to be transported to 19th-century London for McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Learn how to purchase tickets this holiday season.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Philadelphia Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Philadelphia Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL, 12 CHAIRS, Newtown Arts Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL, 12 CHAIRS, Newtown Arts Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards December 5th Standings; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

McCarter Theatre to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 7, 2023

McCarter will present 'A Christmas Carol' starring Joel McKinnon Miller as Scrooge this December. Experience Charles Dickens' timeless classic at McCarter this holiday season.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre Center is a Magical Holiday Production
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 13, 2022

A thrilling production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is being presented at McCarter Theatre Center through December 24. 

Alex Roe Takes on the Role of Melville in THE SEA LADY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

Actor and Director Alex Roe will be taking over the role of Horace Melville in Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse's sell-out premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY. Roe is known for his performances at Metropolitan as Jesse James in MISSOURI LEGEND, Richard Dudgeon in THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE, and Blemie, the dog, in Eugene O'Neill's LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SILVERDENE EMBLEM O'NEILL. 

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE SEA LADY, October 6 - 30, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2022

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse has opened  the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present THE SEA LADY in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse returns with the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.

Review: THREE SISTERS at Two River Theater Brings Anton Chekhov's Classic Play to New Heights
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 17, 2022

The Two River Theater playwright-in-residence, Madeleine George has collaborated with director Sara Holdren to create a stunning new translation of Anton Chekhov’s beloved classic, Three Sisters.   

Photos: First Look at the New Production of THREE SISTERS at Two Rivers Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022

Two River Theater playwright-in-residence Madeleine George (Two River’s Hurricane Diane, Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England) has collaborated with director Sara Holdren (Two River’s Twelfth Night) to create a new translation of Chekhov’s classic play about big souls trapped in tiny boxes. Get a first look at photos of the new production!

New Translation of Chekov's THREE SISTERS to be Presented at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

Pulitzer Prize finalist and Two River Theater Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (Hurricane Diane, Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England) is collaborating with director Sara Holdren (Twelfth Night) to create a new translation of Chekhov’s classic play about big souls trapped in tiny boxes.

Two River Theater Cancels Chekhov's THREE SISTERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2022

Two River Theater has canceled its upcoming productions of a new translation of Chekhov's classic play, Three Sisters.

Two River Theater Presents Bold New Translation Of Chekhov's THREE SISTERS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2021

Pulitzer Prize finalist and Two River Theater Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (Hurricane Diane, Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England) collaborates with director Sara Holdren (Twelfth Night) to create a new translation of Chekhov's classic play about big souls trapped in tiny boxes. Stuck in the Russian countryside at the turn of the 20th century, sisters Olga, Masha, and Irina dream of futures in the wake of their father's death and a changing Russia.

Cleveland Play House Will Reimagine Greek Tragedy ANTIGONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020

Cleveland Play House (CPH) will reimagine the epic Greek tragedy Antigone with a contemporary interpretation, freely adapted by Emily Mann from the ancient play written by Sophocles. Performances begin March 28th, 2020 and continue through April 19th, 2020 in the intimate Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square. Led by Director Lauren Keating, the cast features Amara James Aja, Alex Brightwell, Mariah Burks, Conor Canning, Kasey Connolly, Comfort Dolo, Steve Gladstone, Gregory James, Jessica Ko, Vanessa Morosco, Fabio Polanco, Abdul Seidu, Laura Starnik and Elisabeth Yancey. Cleveland Play House is proud to recognize DLR Group/Westlake Reed Leskosky as Presenting Sponsor of Antigone.

BWW Review: Brilliant EVERY BRILLIANT THING a must see at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Nov 30, 2019