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Review: ROMEO & JULIET at Orlando Shakes
by Benoit Teves - Feb 2, 2026

In a production that marries 16th-century gravitas with 21st-century urgency, Director Monica Long Tamborello finds a delicate balance between Act I’s playful hope and Act II’s harrowing descent, reminding us that while the feud is ancient, the loss of innocence remains a devastatingly contemporary price to pay.

Photos: Irish Repertory Theatre Hosts 2025 Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 10, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre hosted its 2025 Gala concert, A Marvelous Night – Irish Rep Celebrates the Music of Van Morrison, on June 9. Check out photos from the event here!

Judy Kaye, Erin Davie and More to Star in Theatre Aspen 42nd Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Theatre Aspen has revealed the complete casts for Theatre Aspen’s 42nd summer season, beginning earlier than ever before on June 12, 2025. Learn more!

SENSE & SENSIBILITY Enters Final Weekend Of Sierra Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Sierra Stages must close its successful run of Kate Hamill's critically acclaimed adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Sense & Sensibility,' playing March 6 - 29 at the Nevada Theatre in historic downtown Nevada City.

Kathryn Gallagher, Peter Gallagher and More to Perform at Irish Rep 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre will present its 2025 Gala concert, A Marvelous Night – Irish Rep Celebrates the Music of Van Morrison. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

SENSE & SENSIBILITY to Open Sierra Stages 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Sierra Stages will continue its tradition of bringing innovative theater to Nevada County with Kate Hamill's critically acclaimed adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Sense & Sensibility'. Learn more!

Theatre By The Sea's 91st Season Continues This Month With THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

In celebration of 91 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning masterpiece The Sound of Music, which will be presented from July 24 – August 17, 2024.

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to be Presented at Sierra Stages in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024

Sierra Stages will present Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet’s theatrical masterpiece about toxic salesmen clawing their way up the ladder of cutthroat capitalism. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

JERSEY BOYS Launches IPA With New Jersey Beer Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022

Jersey Boys IPA will be available for purchase beginning April 2 exclusively at New Jersey Beer Company in North Bergen, NJ on April 2, and beginning April 7 in New Jersey and New York, including at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), where Jersey Boys is playing.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes With JERSEY BOYS' Return to Live Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

JERSEY BOYS Off-Broadway released a behind-the-scenes video celebrating the show’s return to live performances. 

Sierra Stages to Present TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 13, 2022

The Sierra Stages 2022 Season opens with the provocative, funny and ultimately uplifting play Tiny Beautiful Things. It is set to play for four weekends from March 4 – 26 at the historic Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. Tiny Beautiful Things is directed by Sands Hall and features Nevada County actors John Gardiner, Lois Masten, Tracie Nickle and Trevor Wade. Scenic design is by Pamela Hodges, lighting design is by Les Solomon, and costume design is by Paulette Sand-Gilbert. 

JERSEY BOYS to Offer Two Tickets for the Price of One Dring NYC Off-Broadway Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys is now offering two tickets for the price of one during NYC Off-Broadway Week, February 14 through February 27, 2022. Jersey Boys is playing at New York City’s New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) Stage 1, where it recently celebrated its 1,000th performance. 

VIDEO: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 1000 Performances in New York City
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2022

The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys celebrates its 1000th performance at New York City’s New World Stages today, Sunday, January 9, 2022.

JERSEY BOYS to Resume Performances Tonight at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2021

Performances of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys will resume tonight, Monday, December 27 at New York City’s New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) Stage 1 following a ten-day hiatus.

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Lead First of Five Free Events Opening the Soraya 2021-22 Season! 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2021

The Soraya celebrates both its 10th Anniversary and Opening Night of the 2021-22 Season with a free performance—Grammy Award winner Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performing his cross-border collaboration Fandango at the Wall.  

LISTEN: Kelli O'Hara, Barbara Walsh & More Pay Tribute to Joseph Siravo on THE VORACIOUS STUDENT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021

Prolific stage and screen actor Joseph Siravo (Oslo, The Light in the Piazza) is celebrated and remembered in the most recent episode of The Voracious Student podcast.

Sierra Stages Begins 12th Season With Noël Coward's BLITHE SPIRIT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020

The Sierra Stages 2020 season opens with the classic Noël Coward comedy a?oeBlithe Spirita??, playing four weekends only from February 28 a?" March 21 at the historic Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad Street, Nevada City.

Tickets On Sale Next Week For Detroit Debut Of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2020

Broadway in Detroit today announced that individual tickets for the Detroit premier of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical at the Fisher Theatre, June 9 a?" 21, will go on sale Sunday, February 16. 

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019

The national tour of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL, a moving tribute to the voice of a generation, is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre December 3 a?" 29, 2019. Go behind the scenes in the video!

SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL is Coming to Seattle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019

Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. The three actresses who will play the role of musical icon Donna Summer will be Dan'yelle Williamson as 'Diva Donna,' Alex Hairston as 'Disco Donna' and Olivia Elease Hardy as 'Duckling Donna.'