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Student Blog: Composer Sarah Taylor Ellis Breathes New Life Into Jane Austen's Emma W Photo
Student Blog: Composer Sarah Taylor Ellis Breathes New Life Into Jane Austen's Emma With UCLA Musical
by Student Blogger: Bella Noor - May 13, 2026

It's not every day that you get to speak with the composer of the musical you're working on. A few weeks ago I sat down with Sarah Taylor Ellis, composer of Emma: No One But Herself, our mainstage musical here at UCLA!
Alison Larkin’s GRIEF...A COMEDY at The Mahaiwe To Be Filmed Before Live Audience Photo
Alison Larkin’s GRIEF...A COMEDY at The Mahaiwe To Be Filmed Before Live Audience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Alison Larkin's Grief... a comedy will be filmed before a live audience at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center for an upcoming TV special, directed by Scott Floyd Lochmus and featuring music by Gary Schreiner.
Everyman Theatre Will Present Kate Hamill's EMMA in Baltimore Photo
Everyman Theatre Will Present Kate Hamill's EMMA in Baltimore
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Everyman Theatre will present Kate Hamill's adaptation of EMMA, directed by Laura Kepley, featuring the theatre's Resident Company in a feminist, contemporary take on Jane Austen's classic.
FRANKENSTEIN Will Come to the Rose Theatre in Spring 2027 Photo
FRANKENSTEIN Will Come to the Rose Theatre in Spring 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Rose Theatre announced FRANKENSTEIN, a new adaptation written and directed by Jeff James after Mary Shelley's classic novel, in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse as part of Tom Wright's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 S Photo
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and More Set for Lyric Arts Eight-Show Season Photo
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and More Set for Lyric Arts Eight-Show Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

Lyric Arts Company of Anoka has revealed its upcoming season, featuring eight productions including Merrily We Roll Along, Twelve Angry Men, and She Kills Monsters. Season subscriptions and single tickets will go on sale later this year.
CLUELESS Sequel Series No Longer in Development at Peacock Photo
CLUELESS Sequel Series No Longer in Development at Peacock
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026

A sequel to Clueless, which would have seen Alicia Silverstone reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, is dead at Peacock. The series may find a home elsewhere, with CBS Studios and Paramount expected to shop the IP to other buyers.
Photos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Playhouse on Park Photo
Photos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Playhouse on Park
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

Playhouse on Park is now presenting THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, the comedy based on a true story, currently running through May 3 in West Hartford. Check out photos of the production.
EMMA To Be Presented By Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhou Photo
EMMA To Be Presented By Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit will present EMMA, a stage adaptation written by Claire F. Martin and directed by Kati Grace Kirby, based on Jane Austen's novel, at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta.
A CHORUS LINE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2026-27 Season Photo
A CHORUS LINE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

Duluth Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season in Minnesota. The lineup will include mainstage musicals, plays, and youth theatre productions. The season will feature a mix of classic titles and new work.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, TRUE WEST and More Set for Theatre Calgary 2026-27 Season Photo
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, TRUE WEST and More Set for Theatre Calgary 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays. The lineup features six shows including a musical with teeth, two distinctly different comedies, a new adaptation of a beloved novel, and more.
PRIDE & PREJUDICE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Portland Center Stage 202 Photo
PRIDE & PREJUDICE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026

Portland Center Stage announced its 2026–2027 season, marking 20 years at The Armory with seven productions, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, and PETER PAN GOES WRONG.
Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 32nd Edition This June Photo
Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 32nd Edition This June
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

The Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, will return for its 32nd edition from June 23-29, 2026, presented at the Festival Theaters in Palm Springs.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Will Come to Flat Rock Playhouse Photo
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Will Come to Flat Rock Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse will stage Kate Hamill's adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, directed by Charlie Johnson, running May 1–23 in Flat Rock, NC. Learn more here!
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Will Come to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Photo
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Will Come to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Georgian England willc ome to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) April 10-25 with a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Learn more about the show here!
Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou & More Will Star in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Austra Photo
Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou & More Will Star in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Australian Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

The cast for the 2026 Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) was just announced. The five performers who will portray the iconic roles of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy, Jane Bennet, Charles Bingley, Mr and Mrs Bennet and all other characters, will be Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou, Kaori Maeda-Judge, Ruby Shannon and Teo Vergara.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 30, 2026

Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.
Review: Kanata Theatre's THE WATSONS at the Ron Maslin Playhouse Photo
Review: Kanata Theatre's THE WATSONS at the Ron Maslin Playhouse
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 27, 2026

Kanata Theatre’s newest production, The Watsons, hits all the right buttons. A talented cast, great direction from Val Bogan, and an excellent script by Laura Wade make for a truly delightful night that is well worth the drive to the Ron Maslin Playhouse in Kanata.
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Will Come to Playhouse on Park in April Photo
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Will Come to Playhouse on Park in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Playhouse on Park will present THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, the relevant comedy based on a true story, in preparation for the play's run in West Hartford April 15-May 3.
COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Included in Omaha Community Playhouse's 2026- Photo
COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Included in Omaha Community Playhouse's 2026-27 Theatre Season
by Gillian Blum - Mar 23, 2026

The Omaha Community Playhouse unveiled its eagerly awaited 2026–27 season, presenting a slate of live performances designed to uplift, captivate, and resonate with audiences.
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