John Hughes

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.

The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series Unveils 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series is a season of plays mounted by local theater companies, performing arts organizations and individuals.

Review: JOHN HUGHES YOUR OWN ADVENTURE- LIVE is 90-Minutes of Pratfalls, Sight Gags, & Buffoonery
by James Lindhorst - Dec 13, 2025

John Hughes Your Own Adventure - LIVE is a whole lot of fun for anyone familiar with Hughes work. Hughes enthusiasts and aficionados will be laughing through their tears. The sold-out runaway hit was the headliner at STL Fringe and one of last summer’s hottest theater tickets. St. Louis Fringe and Cherokee Street Theatre Co. are reprising the outrageous satire at the Kranzberg Black Box. Twelve actors, supported by an offstage announcer (billed as The Voice of God), are hurling themselves about the stage in their homage to John Hughes and his classic films.

Santa Barbara High School to Present THE BREAKFAST CLUB
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

Santa Barbara High School Theatre to present The Breakfast Club November 7–16, 2025, in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary. Directed by Gioia Marchese, the production reimagines John Hughes’ iconic story for the stage, featuring a rotating cast of 18 students.

Previews: THE GARBOLOGISTS at Vermont Stage
by Lesley Becker - Sep 26, 2025

This comedy-drama opens with a romp through a day in the life of two New York City sanitation workers, an intriguing and mismatched twosome that find common ground in uncommon times.

HOME ALONE 35th Anniversary Tour with Macaulay Culkin to Kick Off in November
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the holiday favorite, special screenings of Home Alone will take place across the country this season, with original star Macaulay Culkin in attendance.

Theatre 4the People to Present Solo Show Festival and One-Act Premiere at IRT Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Theatre 4the People will present a dynamic series of solo shows alongside a featured one-act, highlighting a diverse community of storytellers who challenge audiences with universal questions and create connections across experiences. The festival runs September 19–28 at IRT Theater, 154 Christopher Street, 3rd Floor.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB Returning to Theaters for 40th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 18, 2025

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Breakfast Club, Universal Pictures is rereleasing the acclaimed coming-of-age comedy in theaters nationwide on September 7 and 10. Advance tickets are available now.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jun 6, 2025

Chances are Seth Weetis, the anagram-obsessed friend in KIMBERLY AKIMBO, would have a field day with the show’s title. The two-act musical opened June 3 and runs through June 8 at the Ohio Theatre.

San Diego Theatres Hosts RETRO REWIND Summer Film Series
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Beat the summer heat and join Retro Rewind in the Gaslamp. Six amazing movies, three Sundays, two movies to choose from each Sunday. Learn more about the lineup here!

Belouis Some Sets U.S. Tour with Gene Loves Jezebel and Slim Jim Phantom
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

Belouis Some (real name: Neville Keighley), will embark on a U.S. tour that kicks off on April 8th in Philadelphia’s City Winery and hugs the East Coast with dates in NYC, Cincinnati, and Boston.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB With Molly Ringwald Comes to the Fargo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

The Breakfast Club with Molly Ringwald is coming to the Fargo Theatre in March. The event is on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.  Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Review: TARANTINO | PULP ROCK at CineVita in Hollywood Park
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 16, 2025

TARANTINO | PULP ROCK just opened at the brand-new CineVita venue at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. The immersive concert/ musical theater experience will excite both Tarantino fans and Quentin newbies.

THE LEGWARMERS: THE ULTIMATE 80'S TRIBUTE BAND Are Come To SERVPRO After Hours Concerts In July
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at the Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, Virginia announced The Legwarmers: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band as part of the 2025 ‘Tribute Thursdays’ lineup on Thursday, July 3rd. 

Simple Minds to Embark on Biggest North American Tour in 4 Decades
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2025

Simple Minds has announced plans for a major North American headline tour – the legendary UK band’s biggest live run across the US and Canada in four decades.

Alisan Porter and Friends Bring HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Season 10 winner of NBC’s The Voice Alisan Porter, along with some of her most talented friends, will be Home for the Holidays at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood for one show only.

Review: HOME ALONE IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 9, 2024

With a score by the iconic John Williams, Home Alone is the ideal film to be set to live music at the Royal Albert Hall as a part of their Christmas season. The 1990 film, written by John Hughes directed by Chris Columbus, follows the adventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), an eight-year-old boy who is left home alone (ba dum tss!) and must defend his home from a pair of robbers known as the Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern).

Review: Final Weekend of TRANSLATIONS, Brian Friel's Masterpiece, at Vermont Stage
by Lesley Becker - Oct 11, 2024

What did our critic think of FINAL WEEKEND OF TRANSLATIONS, BRIAN FRIEL’S MASTERPIECE, AT VERMONT STAGE. at Vermont Stage?

Theatre By Development Serves NO BREAKFAST This Halloween.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2024

Tickets are now available for Theatre by Development's (TBD) Halloween engagement of NO BREAKFAST, playing the weekend of October 24-26th, 2024 with a featured drag performance by local Philadelphia drag queen, CINNA$LUT.

IT'S ALIVE: ON STAGE Comes to Creative 360
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Northern Town Parodies, fresh from their acclaimed debut at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, will bring their original comedy musical, 'It's Alive: ON STAGE!', to Creative 360 for its Mid-Michigan debut.