David Simpatico

Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Will Extend at Lowry, Salford
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL starring Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping and Luke Bayer as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan respectively, will extend its run at Lowry, Salford.

Howl Playwrights To Present HOWL IN THE BLACK BOX: RESIST! At Rhinebeck Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

Howl Playwrights will celebrate its tenth anniversary with Howl in the Black Box – RESIST!, three evenings of staged readings on the theme of resistance. The event will take place October 3–5 at the Rhinebeck Center for the Performing Arts’ Black Box.

American Lyric Theater Will Host Special 20th Anniversary Gala Performance Honoring Susan Feder
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, American Lyric Theater is proud to announce Celebrating 20 Years of American Lyric Theater, a gala performance on October 23, 2025.

Hope Mill Theatre and Lowry Will Produce Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL in Summer 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Hope Mill Theatre and Lowry have announced that 20 years after the iconic movie, Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will have its first UK non-replica production at Lowry, Salford

NEWSIES JR. Comes to the Young Players
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Now is the time to seize the day! The Young Players Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR. Performances will begin in July. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

SHE WHO DARED Comes to Chicago Opera Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and rarely staged  operas, proudly presents the world premiere of She Who Dared by acclaimed composer/librettist duo Jasmine Arielle Barnes and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton.

Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024

Dublin Coffman High School (DCHS) Drama Club will present High School Musical One Act Edition in the DCHS Performing Arts Center (6780 Coffman Road, Dublin).

Theater Latte Da Announces Three New Works As Part Of The 2024 NEXT Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2024

Theater Latte Da reveals three new works for the 2024 NEXT Festival, showcasing innovative and diverse storytelling in the performing arts.

Review: TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - May 16, 2024

What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

Photos: First Look at TWELVE ANGRY MEN: A NEW MUSICAL at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2024

Get a first look at the Theater Latté Da World Premiere Production of Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Video: Holland and Simpatico Talk TWELVE ANGRY MEN Musical at Asolo Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

Cast members Sasha Andreev and Curtis Bannister sit down with Composer and Lyricist Michael Holland and Book Writer David Simpatico to discuss their musical adaptation of Twelve Angry Men in the video here!

The Inaugural Hudson Valley Theatre Festival Is Set For May 3-5
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024

New Deal Creative Arts Center has announced the inaugural Hudson Valley Theatre Festival (HVTF) that will feature readings of twelve new works from playwrights throughout the country and beyond.

Cast Set For TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast of Twelve Angry Men. Learn more here!

Howl Playwrights to Present Staged Readings at The CENTER In Rhinebeck, NY This March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

Howl Playwrights, a Hudson Valley based playwriting group, will present Howl at The CENTER at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Learn more about the series!

Theater Latté Da Commissions New Musical SHE'S COME UNDONE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

Theater Latté Da has announced the commission and first workshop of the new musical She's Come Undone, with music and lyrics by Michael Holland and a book co-written by Darrah Cloud and David Simpatico.

5th Annual Faces Of America Monologue Festival Set For This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023

The PlayGround Experiment will present its fifth annual Faces of America Monologue Festival at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater on Saturday November 18th at 7pm.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CLUE & More Rank Among Most Popular High School Shows for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023

Educational Theatre Association has revealed the most popular high school shows for 2023. 

The New Deal Creative Arts Center Presents Its 3rd Annual 10x10 FEST 10-Minute Plays By 10 Playwrights For 10 Dollars!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023

The New Deal Creative Arts Center will produce its 3rd Annual 10x10 Fest April 21 & 22, 2023. This fun play festival includes 10 ten-minute plays and features playwrights exclusively from the Hudson Valley. New Deal has assembled close to 30 actors from the area to perform in a variety of 10-minute plays under the direction of Teresa Gasparini and Melissa Matthews. 

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL to be Presented at The Secret Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

Disney's High School Musical, the smash hit Broadway musical based on the beloved Disney Channel Original Movie, produced by Richard Mazda will be performed at The Secret Theatre.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN: A NEW MUSICAL & More Set for Asolo Repertory Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!