THE COLOR PURPLE Launches The Carnegie's 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025
The Carnegie kicks off its 2025-26 musical theatre season with THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 27 – July 6. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.
The NEA Grant Terminations and What it Means for the Future of American Theatre
by Cara Joy David - May 19, 2025
Theater makers have a “show must go on” spirit. So it is no surprise that the vast majority of the over forty artistic leaders I spoke to in the last two weeks believed they would find a way to survive even without promised National Endowment for the Arts funding. But it won’t be easy.
Arkansas Repertory Theatre Adds Artists for ME AND THE DEVIL
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for the first production of The Rep’s 2025 SummerStage season, ME AND THE DEVIL The play with music is written and directed by The Rep’s new Artistic Director, Little Rock-native and Broadway director, Steve H. Broadnax III.
PRIMARY TRUST Opens Tomorrow At McCarter Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025
McCarter Theatre Center will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Primary Trust, the tender and widely acclaimed play by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
MOVIE MUSICAL MASHUPS to be Presented at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025
Join 54 Below for an evening featuring performers from Broadway and beyond singing one of a kind mashups of songs from your favorite hit movie musicals that you've seen both on stage and screen. Learn more!
VIDEO: First Look at CincyPlay’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES
by Joshua Wright - Apr 30, 2025
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents BIRTHDAY CANDLES, starring a woman aging from 17 to 107—all while baking the same birthday cake each year. Check out the video for a glimpse into this deeply human story of aging, ritual, and connection.
Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and More Will Lead FROZEN at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy, Bobby Conte, Kennedy Kanagawa, Andrew A. Cano, Jared Gertner, Maliah Strawbridge and Isla Turner will star in the Muny premiere of Disney’s Frozen.
MARRY ME A LITTLE Comes To The 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025
Chromolume Theatre will present the musical Marry Me A Little in the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the show is based on an original idea by Craig Lucas and Norman René.
BE HERE NOW Comes to PYGmalion Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
PYGmalion Theatre Company will conclude its 2024/2025 season with 'Be Here Now' by Deborah Zoe Laufer, directed by Jason Bowcutt. Learn more about the show here!
Meet the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production began performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opened Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!