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Full Cast Set for MAN OF LA MANCHA at Actors' Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for its landmark 30th anniversary production of Man of La Mancha, the Tony Award-winning musical that holds a special place in the theatre's history. 

Louise Pitre and More to Star in KIMBERLY AKIMBO Candadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The multi-Tony award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo will make its Canadian Premiere beginning this November. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickeets.

MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

Birmingham Village Players will open its 103rd season this fall with five productions including Man of La Mancha and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Diamond Head Theatre
by F.H. Kekoa - Jun 4, 2025

Now, when Bryce Chaddick brings Man of La Mancha to Diamond Head Theatre in 2025, it is in the midst of an alarming rise of fascism and authoritarianism both at home and abroad, and the threat that artists and dreaming impossible dreams poses to those power structures is constantly in the headlines.

Musical Theatre West Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Musical Theatre West (MTW) has announced the four musicals that will make up its 74th annual season of Broadway-caliber musicals. Learn more about the lineup here!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Actors' Playhouse 2025-2026 Mainstage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Mainstage Season, marking an extraordinary milestone: the company's 30th anniversary at the historic Miracle Theatre. Learn more!

MAN OF LA MANCHA Will Open at Piedmont Opera
by Emmy Rice - Mar 15, 2025

This musical, with music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and a book by Dale Wasserman, tells the inspirational tale of Miguel de Cervantes and his larger-than-life alter ego, Don Quixote.

How Many Broadway Musicals Are Based on TV Shows?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 12, 2025

With Smash about to make a splash on Broadway this season, the question was asked: how many Broadway musicals have been based on television? While historically, far more Broadway musicals have been based on books or movies, television shows have also provided source materials for several productions on the main stem.

Opera North Unveils Summerfest 2025 Productions & Ticket Subscription Discount
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024

Opera North has revealed the company's selections for Summerfest 2025 that promise to bring three enchanting new productions to Blow-Me-Down Farm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 14, 2024

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!

Chicago Writers' Bloc 2024 New Play Festival Begins In May At Theater Wit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024

Discover new musicals and plays from Chicago-area writers at the 2024 New Play Festival, hosted by Chicago Writers' Bloc at Theater Wit from May 5 - 19.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for HANGMEN West Coast Premiere At San Jose Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024

The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This Tale of A Knight Errant Proves No Fool's Errand at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 5, 2024

“Don Quixote”, Miguel de Cervantes’ epic Spanish masterpiece and arguably the world’s first modern novel, has survived the ravages of time since its initial publishing in 1605 as well as the pernicious predations of countless other “authors” who stole Cervantes’ story and published unofficial sequels to the tale over following years, particularly in the new world.

Previews: MAN OF LA MANCHA Announces Full Cast at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 7, 2024

Theatre 29 proudly announces the cast and creative team for the third show in its 25th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Gary Daigneault directs this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. Bianca Stoker is the Music Director with Lisa Hodgson doing Choreography. MAN OF LA MANCHA opens March 1st and runs through March 17, at the Theatre 29 complex at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.

MAN OF LA MANCHA To Be Presented By Southbank Theatre Company in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

Southbank Theatre Company presents 'Man of La Mancha' at the newly renovated Shelton Auditorium. Tickets on sale now.

2024 Chain Theater Winter One Act Festival Submissions Now Open
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

The Chain One Act Festival is calling all playwrights, actors, directors, and producers to submit their latest one-act for production this winter. Learn more about how to submit here!

Interview: Mauricio Martinez of 5'11' BASED IN NYC at 54 Below October 5th & 6th
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 30, 2023

As the days check off before his upcoming two-night concert and live recording at 54 Below, Mauricio Martinez has some things to say about gratitude, being Mexican, and being a live performer.

A VERY NIGERIAN DREAM to Premiere at the Chain Theatre Summer One Act Festival This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023

A VERY NIGERIAN DREAM, written and directed by Taiwo Aloba, will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.

GLOW WORMS Premieres At The Chain Theatre, June 8- 25
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2023

Emmy Weissman's Glow Worms, directed by Karma Masselli, will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown. Join Glow Worms at Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 3rd Fl.) for a 'Mix-Tape' of short plays including comedies, dramas, and new musicals that comprise this festival of New York City based playwrights telling their stories their way.

Joanna Pickering's New Play DON'T HARM THE ANIMALS Is Selected To Run At The Chain Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

A powerful and shocking new play directed by Melody Brooks, joins the Chain Theatre summer one act festival line up, running June 8th to June 25th.