Alexis Scheer
Latest News on Alexis Scheer:
ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD (Apr 14, 2026)
A CHORUS LINE and More Set for Geva Theatre 2026/27 Season (Mar 24, 2026)
READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD Series To Return At Remy Bumppo Theatre Company (Mar 23, 2026)
ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD (Apr 14, 2026)
A CHORUS LINE and More Set for Geva Theatre 2026/27 Season (Mar 24, 2026)
READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD Series To Return At Remy Bumppo Theatre Company (Mar 23, 2026)
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - John Gassner Award
Alexis Scheer, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord
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ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announced the final titles and directors for its third-year READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD series, a free Monday night reading series curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano in Chicago.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announced the final titles and directors for its third-year READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD series, a free Monday night reading series curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano in Chicago.
A CHORUS LINE and More Set for Geva Theatre 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD Series To Return At Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present the Readings on Ravenswood series in Chicago. The free program features staged readings of classic and contemporary plays with post-show discussions.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present the Readings on Ravenswood series in Chicago. The free program features staged readings of classic and contemporary plays with post-show discussions.
City Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season Lineup; 'OUR NEXT ACT'
by Gillian Blum - Mar 7, 2026
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays based on the South Side, has announced the details of the theatre’s 52nd season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2026.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 7, 2026
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays based on the South Side, has announced the details of the theatre’s 52nd season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2026.
Arena Stage Welcomes Darren Johnston as Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has named Darren Edward Johnston as Associate Artistic Director of Commercial Strategy and Partnership.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has named Darren Edward Johnston as Associate Artistic Director of Commercial Strategy and Partnership.
BPT Launches Incubator Program with a Cohort of 4 New Plays
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre launched its new play support program — the New Play Incubator at BPT — with four projects playing at BPT between March and August 2026.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre launched its new play support program — the New Play Incubator at BPT — with four projects playing at BPT between March and August 2026.
OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD Next For The Ensemble Company At Imagine Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
The Ensemble Company is set to stage the provocative play OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD in February 2026, promising a blend of dark humor and intense drama.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
The Ensemble Company is set to stage the provocative play OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD in February 2026, promising a blend of dark humor and intense drama.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
by Cara Joy David - Dec 24, 2025
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
by Cara Joy David - Dec 24, 2025
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
GIRL, INTERRUPTED to Have World Premiere at The Public Theater in May 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to the stage for its world premiere.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to the stage for its world premiere.
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Announces 2025-2026 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT) just announced its 2025-2026 season—a line-up of bold new plays that cross cultures, generations and borders, featuring stories of love, intersectionality and resistance.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT) just announced its 2025-2026 season—a line-up of bold new plays that cross cultures, generations and borders, featuring stories of love, intersectionality and resistance.
Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere Canceled At Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals has updated its 2025 season lineup, replacing the world premiere of Mrs. Santa Claus with a production of White Christmas, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals has updated its 2025 season lineup, replacing the world premiere of Mrs. Santa Claus with a production of White Christmas, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.
Review: LAUGHS IN SPANISH at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Apr 26, 2025
Dear Readers, it’s always a dangerous proposition for a playwright to put the emotion they want you to feel in the title of their play. One such show would be Alexis Scheer’s “Laughs in Spanish”, currently playing at the Seattle Rep. If you’re going to tell me there are laughs, then there had better be laughs. And while there were some laughs, there were not enough and, really, only some chuckles.
by Jay Irwin - Apr 26, 2025
Dear Readers, it’s always a dangerous proposition for a playwright to put the emotion they want you to feel in the title of their play. One such show would be Alexis Scheer’s “Laughs in Spanish”, currently playing at the Seattle Rep. If you’re going to tell me there are laughs, then there had better be laughs. And while there were some laughs, there were not enough and, really, only some chuckles.
Broadway and Drag Stars Dazzle at the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025
Get ready for a month of electrifying performances as Renaissance Theatre Company welcomes an all-star lineup of Broadway sensations and RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorites to its stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025
Get ready for a month of electrifying performances as Renaissance Theatre Company welcomes an all-star lineup of Broadway sensations and RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorites to its stage.
MUSIC FROM BAYANO: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey By Darrel Alejandro Holnes To Play Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
True Colors in association with Miss Mason Productions will present Music from Bayano: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey, an epic poem with music by Darrel Alejandro Holnes at Joe's Pub. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
True Colors in association with Miss Mason Productions will present Music from Bayano: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey, an epic poem with music by Darrel Alejandro Holnes at Joe's Pub. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set For LAUGHS IN SPANISH At The Santa Fe Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
Santa Fe Playhouse will present LAUGHS IN SPANISH, by playwright Alexis Scheer (OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD), directed by Vanessa Rios y Valles. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
Santa Fe Playhouse will present LAUGHS IN SPANISH, by playwright Alexis Scheer (OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD), directed by Vanessa Rios y Valles. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast And Creative Team Set for LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of the stylish and playful comedy Laughs in Spanish, a contemporary caper set on the eve of Art Basel — the major art event in Miami. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of the stylish and playful comedy Laughs in Spanish, a contemporary caper set on the eve of Art Basel — the major art event in Miami. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Stream This Forgotten Jerry Herman Holiday Musical in Time for Christmas
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
With Christmas right around the corner, get into the holiday spirit with Mrs. Santa Claus, the forgotten Jerry Herman musical starring Angela Lansbury.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
With Christmas right around the corner, get into the holiday spirit with Mrs. Santa Claus, the forgotten Jerry Herman musical starring Angela Lansbury.
Santa Fe Playhouse Unveils 2025 Season Featuring a New Mexico Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
Santa Fe Playhouse revealed its 2025 season featuring the New Mexico premiere of PUEBLO REVOLT, curated by Anna M. Hogan, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
Santa Fe Playhouse revealed its 2025 season featuring the New Mexico premiere of PUEBLO REVOLT, curated by Anna M. Hogan, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.
Review: SpeakEasy Stage Company Serves Up Well-done LAUGHS IN SPANISH
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 19, 2024
What did our critic think of LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts? SpeakEasy Stage Company is opening its 34th season, the final for artistic director Paul Daigneault, with a fresh, lively, and funny production of “Laughs in Spanish” that has something for everyone.
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 19, 2024
What did our critic think of LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts? SpeakEasy Stage Company is opening its 34th season, the final for artistic director Paul Daigneault, with a fresh, lively, and funny production of “Laughs in Spanish” that has something for everyone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alexis Scheer written?
Alexis Scheer has written 2 shows including Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (Playwright), Breaking the Story (Playwright).
What awards has Alexis Scheer been nominated for?
and John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.
What awards has Alexis Scheer won?
John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.
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