Ernie Nolan

Gretna Theatre Announces Summer Family Series
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026

From filling in the blanks during MAD LIBS® LIVE! to dodging spicy salsa in Dragons Love Tacos, Gretna Theatre’s 2026 Family Series offers a summer packed with fun for audiences of all ages.

Review: TROJAN WOMEN MCI at Unicorn Theatre
by Andrew Burrill - Mar 15, 2026

What did our critic think of TROJAN WOMEN MCI at Unicorn Theatre?

BWW Review: CASEY AND DIANA at Unicorn Theatre
by Andrew Burrill - Feb 3, 2026

Casey and Diana, now running January 28 through February 15, 2026, is a luminous, heartbreaking, and deeply necessary work of theatre. Written by Nick Green and originally commissioned by the Stratford Festival of Canada, the play was developed to honor the real-life visit of Diana, Princess of Wales, to Toronto’s Casey House AIDS hospice in 1991—a moment that quietly but irrevocably reshaped public understanding of HIV/AIDS, compassion, and human dignity.

Unicorn Theatre to Present World Premiere of MAGIC VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATRE’S LITTLE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025

Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City will present the world premiere of Magic Valley Community Theatre’s Little Women, a new comedy by Liza Birkenmeier and Trish Harnetiaux, directed by Ernie Nolan.

THE JONBENET GAME Comes to the Unicorn Theatre Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025

Unicorn Theatre will continue its tradition of producing bold, contemporary plays with The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt, directed by Ernie Nolan.

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, SISTER ACT & More Lead San Antonio's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by Jill Ripa - Jul 1, 2025

San Antonio will be buzzing with live theatre this summer, presenting a variety of shows for all ages. As always, these theaters do a wonderful job of carefully considering community needs and desires as they present large scale musicals or thoughtfully intimate performances.

Alan Menken, Jasmine Amy Rogers & More to Appear at 2025 JUNIOR THEATER FESTIVAL ATLANTA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group have revealed special programming and the lineup of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta. Learn more!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Unveiling BroadwayWorld's Trendsetters & Is the New UK Government a Boost for the Arts?
by Alex Freeman - Jul 8, 2024

BroadwayWorld launches its Trendsetters program to connect influencers and shows, while Drabinsky's legal woes continue with a lost appeal. SOLT and UK Theatre call for governmental support, while QPAC appoints a new Chief Executive. Additionally, the UK Labour Party proposes substantial cultural funding boosts, aiming to revitalize the arts sector

Ernie Nolan Chosen as Next Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

 Unicorn Theatre has announced that Ernie Nolan has been  chosen as its next Artistic Director. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Nolan brings  a wealth of experience, creativity, and a profound passion for innovative and inclusive storytelling to  Kansas City

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & More Set for Adventure Theatre MTC's 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Adventure Theatre MTC has unveiled its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring an exciting array of family-friendly performances and new productions.

FIM Will Host Festival of Dance, Bon Voyage Concert and A Fairy Tale Life in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

FIM will host three events in May produced by FIM Flint School of Performing Arts youth ensembles: Flint Youth Ballet’s Festival of Dance, Flint Youth Theatre’s A Fairy Tale Life: The Story of Young Hans Christian Andersen, and Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Bon Voyage Concert.

Nashville Children's Theatre's World Premiere of FINDING NEMO Musical Is Captivating and Heartwarming
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 18, 2024

Captivating, heartwarming, colorful, imaginative and down-right magical, Nashville Children’s Theatre’s world premiere production – it’s 19th in the past few years since executive artistic director Ernie Nolan’s arrival – of the theatre for young audiences version of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo is just the latest theatrical hit from the venerable Nashville institution.

Plays for New Audiences Reveals New Titles Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Plays for New Audiences, the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company, has announced new titles now available for licensing.

Review: DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 18, 2024

What did our critic think of DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts? The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E 9th St, in Little Rock, is a beautiful facility. It is huge! There is so much space with so much potential and located on land once owned by the Quapaw nation.

Interview: Chad Bradford of DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 6, 2024

We here at Broadway World love all sorts of theatre, but one of our favorite types of theatre is Children’s Theatre. We believe that going to the theatre during the developmental years is extremely important for the growth of our younger people.

Nashville Children's Theatre's World Premiere of THE GINGERBREAD KID Sure Smells Swell And Is Loads of Fun
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 9, 2024

Should you feel the sudden urge to go home and bake some gingerbread upon leaving a performance of Nashville Children’s Theatre’s world premiere production of The Gingerbread Kid, rest assured it’s not a sign that you’ve developed cannibalistic tendencies. Rather, it’s part of a clever plot by director/choreographer/librettist Abe Reybold and executive artistic director Ernie Nolan (and their gang of creative artists) to ensure you’re immersed in the sweet-smelling world of confectionery treats while enjoying the brand-new musical that presents all manner of childhood tales in “bakery-fresh” packaging.

ITheatrics And Junior Theater Group Celebrate Record-Breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

iTheatrics and Junior Theater Group are celebrating a record-breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Nashville Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Arielle Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Taylor Iman Jones and More To Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group has revealed the full line up of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Nashville Awards; ALL SHOOK UP, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Cumberland County Playhouse & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!