John Ahlin

New Hannah Benitez Play, GRAY MARE, to Have Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

A private industry reading of Hannah Benitez's new play with music, Gray Mare, will be held this month. Learn more about the upcoming industry presentation here!

MERRY, MERRY MISCHIEF Announced At The �¿Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Merry, Merry Mischief — the final installment of the 2024 Classics for Kids series — this Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University. 

Fat Knight Theatre's CHIPANDGUS Comes to Catskill
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The two loneliest guys in upstate New York meet once a month in the grungy back room of a rundown Schenectady sports bar to do the one thing they both love – play ping pong –  in Fat Knight Theatre’s production of “ChipandGus”, coming to Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre at 44 West Bridge Street for eight performances September 26 – October 6.

MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories Comes to The New Boothbay Summer Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Boothbay Summer Theater has announced its second season of offerings will include the one-woman show 'MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories' performing June 27 through 30 at Boothbay Harbor's Carousel Music Theater during the region's Windjammer Days festival.

MY WITCH, THE MARGARET HAMILTON STORIES Will Play At The Public Theatre, November 10- 12
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

Have a spellbinding time at My Witch, The Margaret Hamilton Stories at The Public Theatre. This amazing tale explores the life of Margaret Hamilton, the actress behind The Wicked Witch of The West in The Wizard of Oz. Actress Jean Tafler delivers a mesmerizing portrayal of Hamilton's fascinating career. Don't miss this delightful show playing Nov 10-12.

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Robert Cuccioli, Danny Bolero & More to Star in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the casts for this summer’s season. See details about the productions, learn who is starring and more!

MY WITCH: THE MARGARET HAMILTON STORIES Heads Into Final Weekend Of Centenary Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2022

Centenary Stage Company's 2022 Fringe Festival is almost over and the Fat Knight production of My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories will finish its run on Sunday, October 30.

MY WITCH The Margaret Hamilton Stories Comes To Centenary Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022

My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories arrives at Centenary Stage

Review: THE METROMANIACS at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is Pure Enjoyment
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 25, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is now presenting David Ives’ 'The Metromaniacs' on their Main Stage. With the inspired direction of the Theatre’s Director of Education, Brian Crowe and a dream team of a cast, there’s simply no better opportunity to sit back, relax, and have some great laughs. 

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents THE METROMANIACS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues its Main Stage season with David Ives' The Metromaniacs. Adapted from Alexis Piron's La Métromanie from the 1700's, this outrageous and hilarious satire gives Moliere a run for his money.

Photos: First Look at ABOUT LOVE & THREE SISTERS, Presented in Repertory by Blueprint Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

Blueprint Productions is presenting Chekhov + Turgenev, two Russian classics presented in repertory, and scored in jazz: About Love, a musical play with songs, inspired by Ivan Turgenev’s novella, “First Love”; and Three Sisters, a sparkling new adaptation of the play Anton Chekhov. Check out photos here!

Blueprint Productions to Present CHEKHOV + TURGENEV
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2022

Blueprint Productions presents Chekhov + Turgenev, two Russian classics presented in repertory, and scored in jazz: About Love, a musical play with songs, inspired by Ivan Turgenev’s novella, “First Love”; and Three Sisters, a sparkling new adaptation of the play Anton Chekhov.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; Greenville's THE PRODUCERS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; Greenville Theatre's THE PRODUCERS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

BST Presents Fat Knight Theatre's MY WITCH Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021

After stops at Snowlion Rep in Freeport, ME and Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, NY, John Ahlin's “My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories” makes the third and final stop on its rolling world premiere tour at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill December 3-12, 2021.

MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton's Stories Of Maine, Hollywood, And Beyond! Will Premiere At New Theater in Freeport
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

Snowlion Repertory Company, whose mission is to create, develop, and present new theater works of cultural, ethical, and spiritual value, announces the world premiere production of the new one-woman show 'MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton's Stories of Maine, Hollywood, and Beyond!'

BWW Blog: Introducing “ChipandGus” on SecondStage!
by Student Blogger: Cassie Maurer - Jan 29, 2021

An interview with Whitaker Gannon about the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s new entertainment-streaming platform.

The 1214 Foundation and NewArts Present A (VIRTUAL) CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2020

NewArts, a nonprofit organization based in Newtown, CT that was created in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy will present A (Virtual) Christmas Carol, streaming online from December 23-27.

Bay Street Theater Announces MY WITCH: The Stories Of Margaret Hamilton
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2019

Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce a fourth bonus show for the 2019 Mainstage Season entitled My Witch: The Stories of Margaret Hamilton (July 17-21). The show is a new play by John Ahlin which is about the life of Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. Will Pomerantz, Bay Street's Associate Artistic Director, is directing the production. Will also directed the sellout smash Evita last summer at Bay Street Theater. Margaret Hamilton is portrayed by Jean Tafler (The Deadly Spawn and Una: A Dark Faerie Tale).