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Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at The Players
by John McDaid - Oct 1, 2026

PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at The Players. A timely gut punch, elegantly delivered

Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Walking Shadow Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Jun 8, 2026

Running now through June 21, 2026, at the Crane Theater, Walking Shadow Theatre Company’s production of Perfect Arrangement finds an effective balance between comedy and drama, using laughter to draw audiences into a story with surprisingly high stakes.

Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT Is Perfectly Enjoyable at Elmwood Playhouse
by Bruce Apar - Jan 20, 2026

Both author Topher Payne and director Paul Russo offset the seemingly dark and heavy-handed state of affairs at the state department with effective, tongue-in-cheek deftness. The seriousness of the subject matter is no less impactful when filtered through light moments laced with wit that is delivered expertly by Dylan Coonrad as Jim, a teacher, and by Elinor Greenway as Millie, a prototypical 1950s sitcom housewife. There’s more than a little “Lucy” in her portrayal, yet her serious moments carry the requisite credibility.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 27, 2025- LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD First Look and More
by - Oct 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Review Roundup: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the musical here and find out what the critics are saying!

Video: Meet The Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Tour
by Joshua Wright - Aug 20, 2025

Meet the cast of the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, which begins performances beginning on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD in this all-new video.

Zachary Keller and Helen Krushinski to Lead WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming dates.

Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 7, 2025

Sometimes I get to see a very good production of a very good play, and I go home feeling satisfied. As a reviewer, I sometimes have to see that same play again at another theatre with an entirely different cast and an entirely different directorial approach. It’s a bit like the remake of a classic. At first you wonder why it needs to be remade, and then having already seen what you consider the gold star, the outcome is less satisfactory. 

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2026/2027? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.

Cast and Creative Team Set For MISERY at Algonquin
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its winter play, MISERY, by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from February 24 through March 3.

BWW Interview: Director George Seylaz of PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - Apr 6, 2022

As an actress, I have the pleasure of performing in 'Perfect Arrangement' at Nutley Little Theatre directed by George Seylaz who sat down with me for an interview.

Nutley Little Theatre Presents PERFECT ARRANGEMENT by Topher Payne
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Nutley Little Theatre presents PERFECT ARRANGEMENT by Topher Payne, directed by George Seylaz.

Nutley Little Theatre to Stage PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 27, 2022

The Nutley Little Theatre will present PERFECT ARRANGEMENT by Topher Payne. The production is directed by George Seylaz and runs from April 8th through the 23rd. Performances are April 8, 9,15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8:00 PM and April 10, 17, 23 at 2:30 PM.

The Ensemble Company Presents Central Florida Premiere of Topher Payne's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2021

Topher Payne's Perfect Arrangement will continue The Ensemble Company's 2021 season (its third) at its home at Penguin Point Productions. Perfect Arrangement, which premiered at the Source Festival in Washington, D.C. in 2013, was described by the New York Times for its Off-Broadway premiere as a 'clever canapé of a comedy,' declaring Payne 'a deft and witty writer.'

BWW Review: KIM, il musical ispirato agli anime giapponesi degli anni '80 al Teatro Pime di Milano
by Andrea Domanico - Apr 10, 2019

Ha debuttato al Teatro Pime di Milano il nuovo spettacolo del controverso regista Thomas Centaro (gia conosciuto per spettacoli come Kitch me Licia, Reset,  Odissea..un vera Troyata): KIM IL MUSICAL. Un musical inedito che si ispira al genere giapponese Majokko (per intenderci il genere di cui fanno parte gli anime giapponesi come Sailor Moon, Magica Emi, etc…) e prometteva di coinvolgere grandi e piccini.

BWW Interview: Kim Il Musical, intervista al regista Thomas Centaro
by Andrea Domanico - Feb 25, 2019

L'8 marzo debuttera al Teatro Pime di Milano KIM - IL MUSICAL. Abbiamo intervistato Thomas Centaro, il regista e sceneggiatore dello spettacolo, per conoscere meglio questo nuovo inedito.

BWW Review: Topher Payne's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT is freeFall Theatre's Finest Show in Years
by Peter Nason - Feb 11, 2019

It starts off like a very funny 1950's sit-com with a gay twist and ends as a devastating plea for respect and self-acceptance.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at freeFall's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2019

Due to popular demand, freeFall Theatre Company is extending Perfect Arrangement through March 3. This new play by Atlanta playwright and screenwriter Topher Payne is the story of two couples that come up with a clever plan to stay one step ahead of the Lavender Scare in 1950's Washington, DC. 

BWW Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at DezArt Performs - What's In Your Closet?
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 15, 2019

Everyone has a secret or two stashed away. We hide them for fear of being shamed or in some cases, worse. Shame is solely the product of 'agreed upon' societal 'norms'; if we don't fit into any given box then we have an Achilles heel, something others can use to hurt or destroy us. Mean girls, churches, and government have always been exceptionally good at shaming.

Press Release: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Dezart Performs At Pearl McManus Theater
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 26, 2018

Dezart Performs Continues 11th Season with Perfect Arrangement. Secret Lives set in the midst of the 1950s Red Scare is the focus of thhis dark but witty comic work by Topher Payne