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Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026

Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and  choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.  The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed  Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David  Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The  Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.  

Up on the Marquee: THE FANTASTICKS Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 17, 2026

Next up at Second Stage Theater is the Broadway premiere of The Fantasticks, which is set to begin performances on Thursday, October 22 and officially open on Monday, November 16 at Broadway's Hayes Theater for a limited 15-week engagement. Check out photos of the new marquee here.

THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway Sets Full Design and Music Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Second Stage has revealed the full design and music team for the upcoming Broadway production of The Fantasticks. Tickets to the production are on sale this week.

Review: BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
by Andrew Child - May 18, 2026

Brava to Alexandra Silber for capturing all the heart and humor of Lerner’s original book with her thoughtful new adaptation and brava to Katie Spelman for dreaming up a Brigadoon that is as ebullient and spirited as it is deeply human.

70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.

70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.

Review: ALIEN GIRLS at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 24, 2026

“Alien Girls” is a play about friendship—specifically female friendship—in all its messy, contradictory, deeply human glory.

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan and More to Join Tyne Daly for BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon, starring Tyne Daly, Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan, and more, and being presented this spring and summer.

Brittany Bradford, Emma Ramos and Karina Curet to Star in ALIEN GIRLS at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Alien Girls by Amy Berryman. The comedy is directed by Jaki Bradley.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comes to the MAC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.

THE FANTASTICKS Will Be Reimagined as a Gay Love Story For Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.

THE BAKER'S WIFE Will Be Recorded By The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

A performance of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife will be recorded by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts for the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.

Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2025

The Baker’s Wife, starring Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose, is now playing at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater for an extended engagement through December 21. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video.

Steve Rosen To Take Over For Kevin Del Aguila in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Steve Rosen will join the cast of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife as Antoine. Kevin Del Aguila will play his final performance. The Baker’s Wife features a book by Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Review: TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Nov 16, 2025

The fervor of a given audience – kind of its own character in this play - probably helps distract from the fact that, its sweet vibes aside, there’s not a lot of there in Lyons’ play. It’s a good time, but it’s light as a spritz of air freshener.

Photos: THE BAKER'S WIFE Celebrates Opening Night at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Classic Stage Company celebrated the opening night of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz. See photos here!

Video: Ariana DeBose Discusses Her Return to Live Theater on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

Ariana DeBose returns to the stage in The Baker's Wife, discussing her experience on The View. Catch her excitement for live theater!

Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025

Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula joined TODAY to discuss returning to the stage in the off-Broadway production of The Baker’s Wife, now in previews at Classic Stage Company. Check out the interview now to hear how they are looking at the production.