John Wilkes Booth

ABRAHAM LINCOLN GOES TO THE THEATRE Opens Great Canadian Theatre Company Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

Great Canadian Theatre Company will open its 25-26 Season with Abraham Lincoln Goes to the Theatre - from award-winning French-Canadian Playwright Larry Tremblay, in translation by Chantal Bilodeau.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre Reveals 2025-26 Season Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is welcoming three new fellows to its 2025-26 Gamm Fellowship Program. Learn more about the fellows and the program here!

Exclusive: Ben Ahlers on Jack’s Big Break in THE GILDED AGE, Musical Theater Hopes, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

We caught up with actor Ben Ahlers, who shed light on portraying Jack's latest arc in The Gilded Age, unpacked what might be next in store for the character, and discussed both the current and past complications of living in New York City. 

Review: ASSASSINS at Overture Center
by Angie Stanton - Aug 3, 2025

Capital City Theatre delivers a chilling and deeply human production of Assassins. Under Jake Penner's thoughtful direction, delivers a haunting and provocative evening that examines the nine individuals who attempted to assassinate American presidents from John Wilkes Booth to John Hinckley Jr.

Feature: The Small But Mighty 2025 TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL Promises Something For Everyone
by Peter Nason - Jun 12, 2025

It runs the gamut from the kid-friendly CINDERELLA SECRET AGENT to the adults-only MY LIFE AS AN 'INSPIRATIONAL' PORN STAR.

Cast Set For THE LAST GOAT at Central Works
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Central Works' season continues with The Last Goat, written and directed by Gary Graves, in which a young woman lives alone with her grandmother on an isolated Greek island, desperately longing to see the world. 

Review: ASSASSINS at Dolphin
by Monica Moore - May 13, 2025

It is not often that a piece of musical theatre impacts long after the curtains close, but this is certainly the case at Dolphin Theatre's 'Assassins'. Combining dark parts of American history with musical theatre is an interesting exercise. This is not your typical musical.

THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2025-2026 season, featuring the world premiere of Chess Jakobs's The American Five, from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, directed by Aaron Posner; the beloved holiday musical of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; and in commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the musical 1776, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado.

Northwestern Cancels ASSASSINS Mid-Run Amid Backlash Over Racial Slur
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2025

Northwestern's Lovers & Madmen canceled the final performances of Assassins following student backlash over the inclusion of a racial slur. The decision followed public debate about the impact on Black students and the use of language in theatrical productions.

New American Drama THE TRUNK To Premiere At The Flea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Writer's Desk Entertainment will present the World Premiere of THE TRUNK, a new play by Jon Seresi. Directed by Anthony Misiano, performances begin March 28 at The Flea. Learn more!

Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Preeminent theater director, cultural worker, and collaborator Ken-Matt Martin has been appointed as Producing Director at both Baltimore Center Stage and Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

Aaron Tveit Adds Second Show at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Aaron Tveit has added an extra show at the London Palladium this April. AARON TVEIT – LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM will now play two nights at the iconic venue. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Aaron Tveit Will Perform at the London Palladium in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Aaron Tveit comes to London this April for his first ever UK solo show. He'll be playing one-night-only at the iconic London Palladium.

Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS Announced At Virginia Samford Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

The Virginia Samford Theatre has announced its upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Assassins, running from February 6th through February 16th.

Interview: Chris Shyer of PARADE at Proctors
by Jared West - Jan 12, 2025

Here at Proctors in Schenectady, the Broadway tour of the acclaimed revival of Jason Robert Brown’s PARADE is kicking off its run after teching on-site. For those unfamiliar, PARADE tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man living in Georgia in the early 1900s who was accused of murder. I had the privilege of speaking with Chris Shyer, who portrays Governor John (Jack) Slaton in this production.

Interview: Christian Hege in ALEXANDER KLAUS, THE ONE-LEGGED SHOEMAKER MAN at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 10, 2024

'Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man' is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters through December 22nd.  Directed by Jenny Mercein, it is written and performed by Christian Hege.

Photos: spit&vigor Presents THE BRUTES At The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2024

spit&vigor has announced an extremely limited special performance of THE BRUTES, written by Casey Wimpee (2-time Samuel French Short Play Finalist, 2007 NYIT Outstanding Original Short Script nominee) and directed by Sara Fellini (2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee). See photos from the production.

Meet the Cast of TAMMY FAYE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2024

The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE is now in previews and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the Palace Theater. Meet the cast of TAMMY FAYE here!

Review Roundup: LAND OF THE FREE at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Land of the Free at Southwark Playhouse. Playing in the lead up to the most contentious American presidential election since the time of the Civil War, Land of The Free, tells the full story for the first time in British theatre of the life of the actor John Wilkes Booth. Read all of the reviews.

Review: LAND OF THE FREE, Southwark Playhouse
by Josh Maughan - Oct 16, 2024

Land of the Free might be considered a success. Yes, its structure stumbles and feels a bit misguided at times, but it got a room full of people discussing some truly important issues. In a world facing such uncertainty, that’s exactly the kind of conversation theatre should be encouraging!