John Hughes

DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME to Embark on UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026

Fake Escape's DON'T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME will tour 20 venues across England, Wales and Scotland from November 4, 2026 to April 26, 2027, following its sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe run. The show revisits The Breakfast Club through a forgotten sixth student.

Photos: WINONA RYDER, ANALOGUE YOUTH to Open at Metrograph In Theater
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026

Metrograph will present a ten-film retrospective of Winona Ryder's career, featuring titles including THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, BEETLEJUICE, BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, and GIRL, INTERRUPTED, with select films screening on 35mm.

PRETTY IN PINK Soundtrack to Get 40th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

UMe will release a limited-edition pink glitter vinyl reissue of the PRETTY IN PINK soundtrack, marking the John Hughes film's 40th anniversary with two previously unreleased bonus tracks.

LUMINISCENCE to Launch at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Banijay Americas will bring its immersive light and music experience LUMINISCENCE to St. Patrick's Cathedral, with Jonathan Roumie narrating alongside a live choir and orchestra.

80s Jukebox Musical ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE... Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the licensing availability of Always Something There…, a brand new show part of the Lively McCabe Entertainment ’Hits’ Musicals Collection.

LUMINISCENCE to Launch at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026

Banijay Americas will bring its immersive light and music experience LUMINISCENCE to St. Patrick's Cathedral, featuring Jonathan Roumie as narrator alongside a live choir and orchestra.

Keeping the 'Joy Machine' Alive: How Billy Harrigan Tighe is helping a new generation discover THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Joseph Harrison - Aug 10, 2026

Atlanta native Billy Harrigan Tighe shares how he's helping guide the next chapter for the Huey Lewis and the News musical as co-director of City Springs Theatre Conservatory's production of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL JR. at Oglethorpe University.

Review: A BOLD, WORLD PREMIERE WITH AVA RICE AND THE EIGHTH SIN at Breakroom Entertainment
by Drew Eberhard - Aug 1, 2026

Ava Rice and the Eighth Sin, a new musical presented by Breakroom Entertainment, features a book and lyrics by Pedro Amaral. The company that is known for reworking music, such as Disney Parodies... takes a stab at an unknown title, that still feels close to home. We all know about the seven deadly sins (Wrath, Sloth, Avarice, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, and Pride), but what if there was an Eighth Sin, hiding in plain sight?

Molly Ringwald on Why SIXTEEN CANDLES and THE BREAKFAST CLUB Are Still Evergreen
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Molly Ringwald appeared on THE VIEW to reflect on her collaborations with director John Hughes, discussing SIXTEEN CANDLES, THE BREAKFAST CLUB, and PRETTY IN PINK.

Video: André Holland Returns to the Boxing Ring in THEY FIGHT Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026

Disney’s Andscape has debuted the trailer for its new film, They Fight, starring André Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley. The movie will come to Hulu and Disney+ on Friday, July 17, 2026. Check it out now.

Alliance for Canadian Musicals to Preview 13 Toronto Fringe Musicals at STAGE MEETS PITCH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

The Alliance for Canadian Musicals will present 13 musical theatre productions in a free matinee preview at Scadding Court Community Centre's Flavours of the Game event in Toronto ahead of the Toronto Fringe Festival.

SAVING BRITNEY Will Return at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Fake Escape will present SAVING BRITNEY at Edinburgh Fringe, a solo show by Shereen Roushbaiani exploring celebrity obsession, the #FreeBritney movement, and sexual identity through one millennial's parallel journey with Britney Spears.

DON'T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Fake Escape's solo show DON'T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME reimagines The Breakfast Club from the perspective of a 'forgotten' sixth student at a 40-year reunion, written and performed by David Shopland at Assembly Roxy.

DAY OF THE LOCUST World Premiere to Open at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Fake Escape will present the world premiere of DAY OF THE LOCUST at Pleasance Courtyard, a solo show with live music adapting Nathanael West's classic novel through the lens of 2025's anti-ICE protests in LA.

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS and LIVING COLOUR to Perform at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

The Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville will present THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS with special guest LIVING COLOUR, featuring the bands behind 'Pretty in Pink' and Grammy-winning 'Cult of Personality.' A VIP/Meet & Greet package is available.

Ailey II, Ballet Hispánico, and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE anf More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026

Des Moines Performing Arts announced lineups for four returning series, including the Dance Series featuring Ailey II and Ballet Hispánico, the National Geographic Live Speaker Series, and comedy and concert series at the Temple Theater.

FERRIS BUELLER...YOU’RE MY HERO Book Will Explore The Making Of FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

FERRIS BUELLER...YOU’RE MY HERO by Jason Klamm will examine the making of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The book includes interviews with Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and collaborators of director John Hughes.

Review: THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 18, 2026

There appeared to be a serious breach of theatre etiquette in the March 17 production of THE OUTSIDERS at Ohio Theatre (37 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).

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.