Herman Melville

Cast Set For MOBY DICK: A SEA SHANTY World Premiere At Music Theater Heritage
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of MOBY DICK: A SEA SHANTY. Written and directed by Artistic Director Tim Scott.

Review: FIASCO THEATER’S BARTLEBY at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Feb 27, 2026

There are few phrases in literature more quietly unhinged than “I would prefer not to.” And in Fiasco Theatre’s ' Bartleby, now playing at The Old Globe through March 22, that polite little sentence lands like a stick of dynamite in an otherwise well-oiled office machine.

Exclusive Photos: Fiasco Theater’s BARTLEBY at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2026

Get a first look at The The Old Globe's commissioned world premiere of Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby, now running through March 22, 2026. Performances began February 20, with the official opening set for February 26 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in Balboa Park.

Fiasco Theater's BARTLEBY Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for the Globe-commissioned world premiere of Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby, adapted by Noah Brody and Paul L. Coffey, from Herman Melville’s “Bartleby, the Scrivener.”

Odyssey Opera And Boston Modern Orchestra Project to Present A Trio Of Monodramas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present Mono E Mono, a concert of monodramas by leading American composers, at NEC's Jordan Hall. The event features performances by acclaimed vocalists under the baton of Gil Rose.

The Old Globe Unveils Cast And Creative Team For World Premiere Of Fiasco Theater’s BARTLEBY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Fiasco Theater's upcoming production of BARTLEBY, set to premiere in 2026. This new adaptation promises a fresh take on Herman Melville's classic tale, directed by notable theater veterans.

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Unveils Winter�"Spring Season As It Approaches 30th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project has announced its upcoming winter-spring season, featuring a series of premieres and new recordings. The season promises a lineup of performances, showcasing both contemporary compositions and classical masterpieces.

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Unveils 2026 Winter-Spring Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2026

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) has announced the wide-ranging program of its Winter-Spring 2026 season, approaching its 30th year. Season’s highlights include Boston performances of a trio of monodramas, the revival of a neglected opera, and the world premiere of three BMOP-commissioned orchestral works.

REVIEW: Cihangir Atölye Sahnesi Presents Kâtip Bartleby
by Wesley Doucette - Dec 22, 2025

The three previous productions I attended at Cihangir Atölye Sahnesi achieved what felt like a contradiction in terms: blackbox maximalism. Imagine my surprise, then, when I entered their space for Kâtip Bartleby, an adaptation of Herman Melville’s Bartleby the Scrivener, and found a concentrated, stripped-down staging.

South Street Seaport Museum to Present Bowlines And Bourbon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

The South Street Seaport Museum is teaming up with Quick Eternity and Widow Jane to bring you a one-of-a-kind evening that ties maritime skills with whiskey-set in The Gam, Quick Eternity's cozy upstairs dining room.

Review: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 17, 2025

The stories about the latest entry in the Royal Albert Hall’s Film In Concert series are insane. There was the intense secrecy over that moment, Daniel Craig’s secret cameo, Mark Hamill’s perma-beard and then the issues with Harrison Ford’s long hair and broken foot. With a sky-high budget north of 500 million dollars, the most anticipated movie of 2015 went on to break the $2bn barrier at the box office and JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now the sixth-highest grossing flick ever made. 

South Street Seaport Museum to Present ALL HANDS: A Staged Reading With Live Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Join the South Street Seaport Museum and Mariner Theatrical aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree for a staged reading of ALL HANDS, performed with live music.

TheREP to Present 'City Séance Ghost Tour and “Pure Poe: Three Tales of the Macabre'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

This October, Capital Repertory Theatre is inviting residents and visitors alike to step into the spirit of the season with two chilling and captivating experiences: City Séance Ghost Tour and “Pure Poe: Three Tales of the Macabre.”

Composer Gregory Spears Reveals 2025-2026 Season Highlights and World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Composer Gregory Spears has announced a milestone 2025-2026 season, including the debut of his newest opera, Sleepers Awake, at Opera Philadelphia, and the launch of a national, multi-year tour,

Review: THE ONE GOOD THING - OR 'ARE YA PATRICK SWAYZE?' at Washington Stage Guild
by Roger Catlin - Oct 5, 2025

In a small coastal town in Ireland, a pair of brothers greet each other one glorious morning on the Emerald  Isle. Except one of them announces he is dead. And he spends a lot of time convincing his brother he’s talking to a ghost.

NORTH BY NORTHWEST Will Have North American Premiere at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed its 2026 Season, a special lineup of theatre filled with original and classic plays, North American and San Diego premieres, and more. See the full lineup here!

Script In Hand Playreading of THE ONE GOOD THING OR 'ARE YA PATRICK SWAYZE?' Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of a darkly funny and deeply moving new play, “The One Good Thing or ‘Are Ya Patrick Swayze'?,” written by Joe Bravaco and directed by Ciarán O'Reilly.

South Street Seaport Museum to Present Sips Ahoy: Cocktails And Maritime Fare With Quick Eternity
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

South Street Seaport Museum will host Sips Ahoy: Cocktails and Maritime Fare with Quick Eternity. Step aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree for a deliciously nautical night out!

Listen: Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES Original London Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2025

Broadway Records has released the original London cast recording of The National Theatre and Roald Dahl Story Company’s co-production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Listen to it now!

Exclusive: 'One Day' From Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES Original London Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

Tomorrow, Broadway Records is set to release the original London cast recording of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Ahead of the release, BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive track from the recording, featuring the company performing the song One Day. Check it out now!