Contemporary Stage

The Drama League Unveils 2026 DirectorFest Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the lineup for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.

THE WOLVES Will Run at Royal Family Productions in November
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Royal Family Productions will present The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, running November 14–16, 2025, in New York City. The production will be directed by Anire Kim Amoda.

Cast Set For DON'T LOOK NOW at New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

The cast and creative team have been announced for New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse’s major new revival of Don’t Look Now, which will play New Wolsey Theatre from 9 - 25 October and Salisbury Playhouse from 29 October - 15 November.

Reimagined Revival Of Daphne Du Maurier's DON'T LOOK NOW Comes to New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse will co-produce a major revival of Daphne du Maurier's Don't Look Now this Autumn. The story has been significantly reimagined for a 21st-century audience by award-winning playwright Nell Leyshon, and it is directed by Douglas Rintoul.

Repertorio Announces 2025�"2026 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025

Repertorio has just announced its 2025-2026 season, featuring three limited-engagement productions, complemented by new dates for recent favorites and an acclaimed lineup of repertory long runs. This season offers a vibrant mix of theater and dance, celebrating the diversity, richness, and creativity of Latinx and Hispanic arts.

FIRE!! Included in Sixteenth Season of Classic Theatre at Quintessence Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Exploring the theme of “chosen family,” the theatre’s upcoming 16th season presents Wallace Thurman’s Fire!!, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Shakespeare’s Rare Accidents, and Moliere’s The Hypochondriac.

How Often are Live Animals in Broadway Shows? 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 20, 2025

This time, the reader question was: How often do legit Broadway plays and musicals include live animals in their companies? Can you name some recent examples of animals in Broadway shows?

La consagración de nadie Makes North American Premiere at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Following sold-out runs at FIBA-International Performing Arts Festival of Buenos Aires and Zagreb’s Sounded Bodies Festival, La consagración de nadie (Unsuccessful) will have its North American premiere at La MaMa.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Enters Final Week of Performances at The Ritz Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

Time is running out to experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at The Ritz Theatre Company! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: IIIII �" ABOUT THE ART OF LETTING GO, Underbelly Circus Hub On The Meadows
by Christiana Rose - Aug 22, 2024

Sandra Hanschitz & Joel Beierer perform in IIIII - The Art of Letting Go at The Underbelly Circus Hub on The Meadows at The Beauty, a circus show showcasing the Cyr wheel.

Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Quintessence Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with a world premiere adaptation of Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM and the Philadelphia premiere of Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.

Quintessence Theatre Announces Appointment Of Erica Ezold As Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2024

Quintessence Theatre, in residence at the Sedgwick Theater in Philadelphia's Mount Airy neighborhood, has announced that effective April 15, 2024, Erica Ezold has joined the organization as Executive Director.

Quintessence Theatre to Present Shakespeare's MACBETH This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

Quintessence Theatre’s Season XIV will continue with a production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, on stage this March and April at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Indira Varma And John Lithgow To Be Honored At Shakespeare Theatre Company's Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.

Review: RENT Rocks At Baltimore's Theatre Project AND M & T Bank Exchange
by Cybele Pomeroy - Jan 30, 2024

RENT is an assemblage of romantic tragedy interspersed with moments that touch your heart, rattle your nerves or tickle your funny bone, set in the gritty underbelly of New York at the height of the AIDS epidemic. The show is a tribute to the spirit of people undaunted by poverty, addiction and illness in the face of a very bleak reality. 

The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio to Present THE SKELETON CREW Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio presents 'Skeleton Crew,' a play that explores the lives of four auto plant workers during the 2008 recession.

THE FANTASTICKS And THE LITTLE PRINCE Extended Into January At Quintessence Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

Quintessence Theatre Group extends its holiday shows, 'The Fantasticks' and 'The Little Prince,' into January. Don't miss these magical and adventurous productions for all ages.

THE LITTLE PRINCE Comes to Quintessence Theatre This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

This holiday season Quintessence is presenting The Little Prince - The Musical with Book and Lyrics by John Scoullar and Music by Rick Cummins.  

THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Quintessence This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

This holiday season Quintessence presents The Fantasticks, the legendary longest running musical that ran off-Broadway for over 55 years.

John-Paul Satre's NO EXIT Extended at Quintessence Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023

Quintessence Theatre Group extends the run of John-Paul Satre's 'No Exit' through November 5. Don't miss the chance to see this fierce take on the afterlife at the Sedgwick Theater in Northwest Philadelphia.