John Gay

Interview: James Mirrione of THE GRIPPE at Main Street Theater
by Armando Urdiales - Sep 23, 2025

James Mirrione, the bookwriter behind The Grippe, invites audiences to revisit a pivotal moment in history through the lens of theatre. Inspired by the overlooked story of the 1918 Spanish Flu and its striking parallels to contemporary society, Mirrione combines rigorous historical research, personal family history, and music of the era to craft a play that is both enlightening and emotionally resonant.

Video: Ann Harada Reflects on Artistic Journey in HOW ART CHANGED ME
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

In a new episode of How Art Changed Me, Broadway actor Ann Harada takes viewers from her roots in Hawaii to her celebrated career on stage and screen. Watch the episode now, where Harada reflects on the cultural influences and personal experiences that shaped her life and career. 

Review: Berliner Ensemble's Gone-in-a-Flash THREEPENNY OPERA Spends Long Weekend at BAM
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 8, 2025

Macheath’s back in town! Or at least he was for a few short days, when the Berliner Ensemble brought its now-famous Barrie Kosky production of THREEPENNY OPERA to BAM, in association with St. Ann’s Warehouse.

Little Island Unveils 2025 Summer Season Featuring Suzan-Lori Parks, Rachel Chavkin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!

Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More Play BAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

American Symphony Orchestra Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 63rd season of four full-orchestra concerts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Carnegie Hall, and St. Bartholomew’s Church, featuring a free opening performance titled Beyond the Hall at Bryant Park on September 6, repeated and also free at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts in Queens on September 7. 

Sharp Teeth Theatre and Marie Hamilton Present POLLY (THE HEARTBREAK OPERA) This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Experience the radical adaptation of John Gay's banned sequel to THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, now reimagined as POLLY (THE HEARTBREAK OPERA).

Review: THE THREEPENNY OPERA �" ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Mar 8, 2024

An exceptionally fine group of musicians and singers.

The Lowry Reveals Contemporary Season For Spring 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Featuring new gig theatre, new plays, immersive theatre experiences, dance, comedy, and physical performance The Lowry, Salford has announced its Contemporary Season for Spring 2024. 

Ensemble Studio Theatre Extends REDWOOD By Brittany K. Allen
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 7, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre (Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis, CoArtistic Directors) has extended REDWOOD, by Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony, until Saturday, November 18.

Ensemble Studio Theatre's REDWOOD Set to Begin Previews This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre will begin performances for REDWOOD by Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony on Wednesday, October 18.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Casting For REDWOOD By Brittany K. Allen
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre (Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis, Co-Artistic Directors) has announced complete casting for their season opener, REDWOOD by Youngblood alum Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony. Get the full casting information here!

Cast Set for Brittany K. Allen's REDWOOD at Ensemble Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre has revealed the complete cast for their season opener, REDWOOD by Youngblood alum Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Unveils Exciting Lineup for the 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the highly anticipated 2023-24 season at Ensemble Studio Theatre, featuring an impressive lineup of plays and events that are sure to captivate theater enthusiasts. Find out what to expect and mark your calendars for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Craig Dudley, Actor and Artistic Director of The Ensemble Theatre Company of New York, Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

Born in 1945, actor CRAIG DUDLEY (AEA, SAG AFTRA, Canadian Equity) passed away on August 1, 2023. For the last few years, he was the ARTISTIC DIRECTOR of THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY of NEW YORK, wherein he won great acclaim for his performance as Oscar Wilde in John Gay's DIVERSIONS & DELIGHTS.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Their Spring Production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of The Threepenny Opera playing at Theo's Howard Street Theatre March 10 through April 30, 2023.

Musical Concepts Announces The Return Of ORPHEUS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022

Musical Concepts has announced the return of Orpheus The return of the Orpheus label on Musical Concepts is a story of the revival of America's largest and yet least-known classical music record label.

Single Tickets on Sale Now for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022

Single tickets are now on sale for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season. The company launches single ticket sales on the heels of its silver anniversary celebration in which they also revealed an exciting brand refresh with a new logo and website designed by GriffinWink Advertising.

Never Seen Before in Brazil, Theatro Sao Pedro Opens Weill & Brecht's THE THREEPENNY OPERA (A Opera dos Tres Vintens)
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 30, 2022

Produced for the first time in Brazil, has the musical direction by American conductor Ira Levin, who leads the Orquestra do Theatro São Pedro, and scenic direction by Alexandre Dal Farra. Opening on September 1st, there will be seven recitals until September 11th.

EDINBURGH 2022: Tiger Lillies Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 27, 2022

BWW catches up with Tiger Lillies to chat about bringing One Penny Opera to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.