Jennifer Ikeda

The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods
by James Lindhorst - Feb 3, 2026

The St. Louis Theatre Circle has announced their nominations for their annual awards to be distributed on March 23, 2026, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. 172 theatre artists have been nominated in 34 categories honoring the best in St. Louis Theater in 2025. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis leads all companies with a record-breaking 38 nominations for their productions of Athena, Clyde’s, Emma, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Brothers Size, and The Cottage. Emma is the most nominated comedy of the season with 11 nominations.

Spotlight on Plays: February 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!

Photos: Anna Zavelson, Jennifer Ikeda and More in Rehearsals for CHINESE REPUBLICANS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Chinese Republicans will be presented at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Get a first look at photos inside rehearsals here.

Jennifer Ikeda, Ben Langhorst and More to Star in CHINESE REPUBLICANS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere of Chinese Republicans by Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew.

THE BARBARIANS Comes to La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will host the premiere of The Barbarians, a new play from acclaimed dramatist Jerry Lieblich (they/them) directed by director, choreographer, and actor Paul Lazar.

Review: TINY FATHER at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jul 2, 2023

Overall, the presentation is synergistic as well as effective and we become absorbed in what starts out with an examination of the humorous side of reality and ends with the sense and sensibilities many face in this thing we call life.

Cast Revealed For TINY FATHER From Chautauqua Theater Company And Barrington Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Chautauqua Theater Company and Barrington Stage Company have announced full casting for their co-world premiere production of tiny father, a new play by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick) and directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God).

BWW Review: FEFU AND HER FRIENDS at A.C.T. Delivers a Uniquely Compelling Theatrical Experience
by Jim Munson - Apr 11, 2022

BroadwayWorld reviews A.C.T.'s funny and moving new production of Maria Irene Fornes' multi-layered feminist classic, 'Fefu and Her Friends,' running through May 1st at the Strand Theater.

The Workshop Theater to Present Benefit Reading of One-Acts For JALBCA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021

As part of its new Words Matter initiative, The Workshop Theater will be presenting four newly-commissioned one-act plays by Samantha Chanse, Caridad Svich, Ellen McLaughlin, and Rehana Lew Mirza on behalf of JALBCA.

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jenny Turner Hall And More To Launch A SIMPLE HERSTORY Presented by The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021

A Simple Herstory is a theatrical and high concept podcast series about the women who have run for President of the United States. The series is produced by The Muse Project and presented by The Tank.

The Tank Announces In-Person and Digital Programming for LIMEFEST in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2021

The Tank announced today the full line up for Lime Fest, which will present 20 performances between Saturday August 14– Saturday August 28, 2021. The Tank’s LimeFest celebrates a dozen new works by over 80 emerging artists who identify as women, nonbinary or gender non-conforming to make way for more gender parity in the performing arts.

An NBC TIMELESS Reunion, Marin Ireland in David Adjmi's MARIE ANTOINETTE & More to be Presented by Play-PerView
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2021

Play-PerView has announced its latest streaming programming for the coming months. For two weeks, beginning July 22nd (through August 4th), Play PerView is taking one of its biggest streaming events out of the vault in celebration of Comic-Con “@Home 2021.”

Ma-Yi Theater Company Announces Spring 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2021

Ma-Yi has announced programming for its Spring 2021 season which includes collaborations with artists in China, the Philippines, and Japan. The season, running February 11–May 3, 2021, illustrates that by putting artists and craftspeople to work, despite the coronavirus pandemic, innovation and compelling storytelling can thrive.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 28- with Rafeal Casal, Adrienne Warren, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2020

Today (October 28) in live streaming: Rafeal Casal and Adrienne Warren visit Backstage Live, A Very Brady Musical, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 21- with LaChanze, Heidi Schreck, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2020

Today (October 21) in live streaming: LaChanze visits Backstage Live, Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation, and so much more!

Vineyard Theatre Announces Schedule Change for LESSONS IN SURVIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2020

Vineyard Theatre has announced a schedule change for Lessons In Survival. To provide more time for single ticket buyers to view performances and to better connect Sunday Community Conversation events and performances, the schedule for the remaining three weeks of programming has been adjusted slightly.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 14- with Kate Rockwell, Jenn Colella, Chilina Kennedy, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2020

Today (October 14) in live streaming: Kate Rockwell, Chilina Kennedy and Jenn Colella visit Backstage Live, Broadway for Biden hosts a pep rally, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 7- with NEXT ON STAGE Season 2, BOYFRIENDS, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2020

Today (October 7) in live streaming: Next on Stage is Back for Season 2, meet the cast of Boyfriends, and so much more!

Ma-Yi Studios is Now Available for Rentals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2020

Following a two-month opening period, Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced that Ma-Yi Studios, the Companya??s digital streaming center and live capture studio, is now available for rentals.