Cincinnati Playhouse

Adam Langdon Will Join THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG; Longtime Cast Member Trevor Braun to Depart
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Trevor Braun departs THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG after his final performance September 3 at New World Stages; Adam Langdon takes over as Dennis beginning September 14.

CHILD'S POSE To Receive Industry Reading Starring Katie Finneran, Taylor Trensch & Brian J. Smith
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 29, 2026

This fall the industry-only presentation of Kim Powers, Child’s Pose will be presented and directed by Noah Himmelstein (Conversations with Mother).The new play will have the presentation at Open Jar Studios.

HEIST to Open Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will open its new season with HEIST, a high-tech thriller featuring aerial acrobatics, lasers and projections in the Rouse Theatre.

International Literary Properties Acquires Jeffrey Hatcher's Literary Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026

International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, whose credits include Rope, Never Gonna Dance and much more.

COME FROM AWAY to Debut at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026

Kansas City Repertory Theatre will present Come From Away, based on the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers from around the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the wake of the 9/11 attacks

Everything to Know About the New Musicals With Broadway Ambitions That Previewed at The Festival
by Michael Gioia - Aug 21, 2026

If you missed the exclusive preview of the seven new and original works at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full breakdown and recap of what these musicals are and where they’re headed.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Welcome Mark Mineart as Scrooge at Cincinnati Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has cast Mark Mineart as Ebenezer Scrooge in its upcoming production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by First Financial Bank. Tickets are on sale now for the holiday production.

Meet the Cast of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2026

Paranormal Activity is now on Broadway! The Olivier Award nominated new play written by  Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett, begins performances on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Paranormal Activity!

HEIST Will Return to Constellation in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Constellation Stage & Screen will present a return engagement of HEIST, the play it originally developed that has since grossed millions at theaters across Canada.

New Musicals by Betty Who, Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and More Set for The Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026

Seven new musicals will be showcased during The Festival's Previews of New Musicals program taking place on the Broadway Direct Main Stage. The program will showcase an exclusive sneak peek of selections from the new works.

New Musical RUTKA Renamed SOMEDAY SOON; Marcia Milgrom Dodge Joins as Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

The new musical formerly known as Rutka has been renamed Someday Soon, marking a new chapter in the development of this new work based on Rutka’s Notebook.

Everyman Theatre's Jefferson A. Russell Selected for 2026 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026

Everyman Theatre has announced that Resident Company Member Jefferson A. Russell has been selected as a 2026 Fellow of the Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program. This prestigious national residency, hosted by the Ten Chimneys Foundation, honors a select cohort of 8–10 of the most accomplished regional-theater actors in the United States.

MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

Luna Stage and Richard Jordan Productions bring MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre, inspired by Hannah Arendt's arrest, before transferring to 59E59 Theatre in New York City.

Review: THEATRE EVOLVE'S NATIVE GARDENS at The Den Theatre
by Emily Werner - Jul 4, 2026

Theatre Evolve brings the beauty of nature and clash of comedy in their current production of Native Gardens at the Den Theatre. Premiering at the Cincinnati Playhouse on January 23, 2016, playwright Karen Zacarías has become one of the most produced Latina playwrights in the United States. While certain humor elements centered around bias can seem  a little cringey, the production excels in the cast’s chemistry, comedic timing, and the themes of neighborly conduct, environmentalism, and clashing cultures.

RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Village Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

Village Theatre has announced creative leadership teams for its upcoming Mainstage season, featuring Broadway veterans and award-winning directors helming RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, and the world premiere of LOVE IS DEAD.

Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square
by Steve Sucato - Jun 30, 2026

The winner of six Tony Awards ® including Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designs, Disney's beloved musical THE LION KING returns to Cleveland and Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre, July 6 - August 8, 2026.

Photos: LADY DISDAIN Now Playing at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels. Performances will continue through June. Check out the photos here!

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT to Extend Run at TUTA Theatre Due to High Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026

TUTA Theatre announced an extension of its sold-out production of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at its 25-seat Chicago venue, adding six weeks of performances. The original three-person cast will continue throughout the run.

COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and in Boston
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

The complete cast has been announced for the Boston and Broadway  productions of the Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Learn more about the cast here!