Joseph McDonough
Latest News on Joseph McDonough:
Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season? (Nov 2, 2025)
Photos: THIS IS NOT A DRILL Opens at The York Theatre (Sep 24, 2025)
THIS IS NOT A DRILL World Premiere to be Presented at York Theatre (Jul 29, 2025)
Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season? (Nov 2, 2025)
Photos: THIS IS NOT A DRILL Opens at The York Theatre (Sep 24, 2025)
THIS IS NOT A DRILL World Premiere to be Presented at York Theatre (Jul 29, 2025)
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Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025
Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025
Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway.
Photos: THIS IS NOT A DRILL Opens at The York Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
The York Theatre Company has opened the world premiere of THIS IS NOT A DRILL, now playing a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street). Check out photos from opening night!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
The York Theatre Company has opened the world premiere of THIS IS NOT A DRILL, now playing a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street). Check out photos from opening night!
THIS IS NOT A DRILL World Premiere to be Presented at York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
THE YORK THEATRE will present the world premiere production of the musical, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, with book by Holly Doubet and Joseph McDonough. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
THE YORK THEATRE will present the world premiere production of the musical, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, with book by Holly Doubet and Joseph McDonough. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
World Premiere Musical THIS IS NOT A DRILL and More Set for York Theatre 2025"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
The York Theatre Company has announced its 2025–2026 season under Producing Artistic Director Joseph Hayward, featuring a bold and eclectic lineup of new musicals, classic inspirations, and an iconic awards gala.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
The York Theatre Company has announced its 2025–2026 season under Producing Artistic Director Joseph Hayward, featuring a bold and eclectic lineup of new musicals, classic inspirations, and an iconic awards gala.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Set for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Presents Family-Friendly Holiday Musical THE DANCING PRINCESSES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022
The tango, the cha cha, and the waltz, oh my! It's time to break out those dancing shoes with the return of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's family-friendly musical The Dancing Princesses, by local playwright Joseph McDonough with music and lyrics by David Kisor.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022
The tango, the cha cha, and the waltz, oh my! It's time to break out those dancing shoes with the return of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's family-friendly musical The Dancing Princesses, by local playwright Joseph McDonough with music and lyrics by David Kisor.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring World Premiere of WHO ALL OVER THERE? & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced its 2022-2023 Season, which features a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, a Tony-nominated comedy, a witty and honest story of connection, and the world premiere dramedy of a reimagined classic.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced its 2022-2023 Season, which features a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, a Tony-nominated comedy, a witty and honest story of connection, and the world premiere dramedy of a reimagined classic.
CINDERELLA Will Be Performed at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati This December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2021
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati revives one of its most treasured family-friendly holiday musicals, Cinderella, by local playwright Joseph McDonough with lyrics by David Kisor and music by Fitz Patton, playing December 1-30, 2021.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2021
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati revives one of its most treasured family-friendly holiday musicals, Cinderella, by local playwright Joseph McDonough with lyrics by David Kisor and music by Fitz Patton, playing December 1-30, 2021.
Paul Bogaev And Gabriel Barre Attached To Musical In Development 38 MINUTES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021
The Hawaiian Missile Crisis is now being developed as a stage musical, '38 MINUTES,' by its conceptor and composer Holly Doubet, with playwright Joseph McDonough, and composers Kathy Babylon and John Vester. The musical will enjoy its first professional concert reading at the Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas, Texas on December 9 and 10, 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021
The Hawaiian Missile Crisis is now being developed as a stage musical, '38 MINUTES,' by its conceptor and composer Holly Doubet, with playwright Joseph McDonough, and composers Kathy Babylon and John Vester. The musical will enjoy its first professional concert reading at the Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas, Texas on December 9 and 10, 2021.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will reopen its doors for a five-show 2021-2022 Season, reprising its production of the 2018 Obie Award-winning play Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau. In addition to Pipeline, ETC will present Cinderella, Queen, a double bill of I Shall Not Be Moved and Your Negro Tour Guide, and Tiny Beautiful Things.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will reopen its doors for a five-show 2021-2022 Season, reprising its production of the 2018 Obie Award-winning play Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau. In addition to Pipeline, ETC will present Cinderella, Queen, a double bill of I Shall Not Be Moved and Your Negro Tour Guide, and Tiny Beautiful Things.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Releases HOPE, the First Installment in its New 10-Part Video Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2020
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has released Hope, the first installment in its new 10-part video series, 'Monologues of Hope,' written and performed by professional playwrights and actors based in the Greater Cincinnati region.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2020
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has released Hope, the first installment in its new 10-part video series, 'Monologues of Hope,' written and performed by professional playwrights and actors based in the Greater Cincinnati region.
The Carnegie Announces Cast and Production Team for GEORGE REMUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020
The Carnegie has announced the cast and production team for GEORGE REMUS, a new musical. This is a one-time, staged-reading in the Otto M. Budig Theatre in Covington on Sunday, March 29.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020
The Carnegie has announced the cast and production team for GEORGE REMUS, a new musical. This is a one-time, staged-reading in the Otto M. Budig Theatre in Covington on Sunday, March 29.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is Hosting Collegiate Playwriting Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020
Calling all collegiate playwrights in the tri-state area! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts the second annual PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition, held in memory of writer, critic, and arts advocate, Jackie Demaline. Students currently enrolled at a university in the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky region are welcome to submit their plays to the competition. The winning play will be selected by PLAY/write's current judges, Cincinnati writers Joseph McDonough and David Lyman, with the assistance of a selection committee. The winner of this competition will receive $2,500 from the Jackie Demaline Fund and a professional staged reading of their script at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020
Calling all collegiate playwrights in the tri-state area! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts the second annual PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition, held in memory of writer, critic, and arts advocate, Jackie Demaline. Students currently enrolled at a university in the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky region are welcome to submit their plays to the competition. The winning play will be selected by PLAY/write's current judges, Cincinnati writers Joseph McDonough and David Lyman, with the assistance of a selection committee. The winner of this competition will receive $2,500 from the Jackie Demaline Fund and a professional staged reading of their script at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati.
Peterborough Players Has Announced Their 2020 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020
Peterborough Players has announced their 2020 Summer Season, where 'Anything can happen...'! The Players has a lot to celebrate as this summer commemorates not only the 87th year of the Players, but the 25th season of lauded leadership team, Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen and Managing Director Keith Stevens.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020
Peterborough Players has announced their 2020 Summer Season, where 'Anything can happen...'! The Players has a lot to celebrate as this summer commemorates not only the 87th year of the Players, but the 25th season of lauded leadership team, Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen and Managing Director Keith Stevens.
Carbonell Awards Announces This Year's Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2020
Palm Beach Dramaworks, the West Palm Beach theater which won the most Carbonell Awards of any theater in 2018, is now the most-nominated theater for 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2020
Palm Beach Dramaworks, the West Palm Beach theater which won the most Carbonell Awards of any theater in 2018, is now the most-nominated theater for 2019.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati to Present THE FROG PRINCESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019
The ribbit-ing return of Ensemble Theatre's first commissioned family-friendly musical, The Frog Princess, leaps to the stage December 4, 2019-January 4, 2020. This musical spin on the beloved classic Russian fairy tale celebrates the beauty within each of us and receives a contemporary twist by local creative team Joseph McDonough (playwright) and David Kisor (composer and lyricist). This year's production is the first time it will have appeared on the ETC stage in twelve years. With a revitalized script, intricate costumes, and a lavish set, The Frog Princess is holiday fun for the entire family! Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019
The ribbit-ing return of Ensemble Theatre's first commissioned family-friendly musical, The Frog Princess, leaps to the stage December 4, 2019-January 4, 2020. This musical spin on the beloved classic Russian fairy tale celebrates the beauty within each of us and receives a contemporary twist by local creative team Joseph McDonough (playwright) and David Kisor (composer and lyricist). This year's production is the first time it will have appeared on the ETC stage in twelve years. With a revitalized script, intricate costumes, and a lavish set, The Frog Princess is holiday fun for the entire family! Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati to Present THE FROG PRINCESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
The ribbit-ing return of Ensemble Theatre's first commissioned family-friendly musical, The Frog Princess, leaps to the stage December 4, 2019-January 4, 2020. This musical spin on the beloved classic Russian fairy tale celebrates the beauty within each of us and receives a contemporary twist by local creative team Joseph McDonough (playwright) and David Kisor (composer and lyricist). This year's production is the first time it will have appeared on the ETC stage in twelve years. With an revitalized script, intricate costumes, and a lavish set, The Frog Princess is holiday fun for the entire family! Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
The ribbit-ing return of Ensemble Theatre's first commissioned family-friendly musical, The Frog Princess, leaps to the stage December 4, 2019-January 4, 2020. This musical spin on the beloved classic Russian fairy tale celebrates the beauty within each of us and receives a contemporary twist by local creative team Joseph McDonough (playwright) and David Kisor (composer and lyricist). This year's production is the first time it will have appeared on the ETC stage in twelve years. With an revitalized script, intricate costumes, and a lavish set, The Frog Princess is holiday fun for the entire family! Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.
Palm Beach Dramaworks And GableStage Announce Co-Production
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2019
Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes and GableStage Producing Artistic Director Joseph Adler are pleased to announce that their companies will be working together to co-produce the world premiere of Ordinary Americans, a play by Joseph McDonough based on actual events in the lives of Gertrude Berg and Philip Loeb, stars of television's groundbreaking sitcom,The Goldbergs, which premiered on CBS in 1949. As previously announced, Ordinary Americans will be staged at PBD from December 6 - 29, 2019. It will then move on to GableStage from January 18 - February 16, 2020. Hayes will direct, and South Florida favorite Elizabeth Dimon will star as Berg. The rest of the cast and artistic team will be announced at a later date.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2019
Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes and GableStage Producing Artistic Director Joseph Adler are pleased to announce that their companies will be working together to co-produce the world premiere of Ordinary Americans, a play by Joseph McDonough based on actual events in the lives of Gertrude Berg and Philip Loeb, stars of television's groundbreaking sitcom,The Goldbergs, which premiered on CBS in 1949. As previously announced, Ordinary Americans will be staged at PBD from December 6 - 29, 2019. It will then move on to GableStage from January 18 - February 16, 2020. Hayes will direct, and South Florida favorite Elizabeth Dimon will star as Berg. The rest of the cast and artistic team will be announced at a later date.
GableStage and Palm Beach Dramaworks Co-Present ORDINARY AMERICANS
by Julie Musbach - Jun 26, 2019
GableStage Producing Artistic Director Joseph Adler and Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes are pleased to announce that their companies will be working together to co-produce the world premiere of Ordinary Americans, a play by Joseph McDonough based on actual events in the lives of Gertrude Berg and Philip Loeb, stars of television's groundbreaking sitcom, The Goldbergs, which premiered on CBS in 1949.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 26, 2019
GableStage Producing Artistic Director Joseph Adler and Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes are pleased to announce that their companies will be working together to co-produce the world premiere of Ordinary Americans, a play by Joseph McDonough based on actual events in the lives of Gertrude Berg and Philip Loeb, stars of television's groundbreaking sitcom, The Goldbergs, which premiered on CBS in 1949.
Ensemble Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC), the region's premiere theatre, is delighted to announce its 2019-2020 Season, which features a five-time Tony Award-winning musical, a raucous rom-com with a sweet sixth-sense, an urgent and gripping drama about breaking a sinister cycle, a snapshot of an unsung scientific heroine, and a close-up of a forty-year, age-defying friendship. Along with this compelling lineup, next season also features the return of ETC's very first original holiday musical, plus a seventh (and explicit) show offering for those who are looking for some not-so-family-friendly entertainment.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC), the region's premiere theatre, is delighted to announce its 2019-2020 Season, which features a five-time Tony Award-winning musical, a raucous rom-com with a sweet sixth-sense, an urgent and gripping drama about breaking a sinister cycle, a snapshot of an unsung scientific heroine, and a close-up of a forty-year, age-defying friendship. Along with this compelling lineup, next season also features the return of ETC's very first original holiday musical, plus a seventh (and explicit) show offering for those who are looking for some not-so-family-friendly entertainment.
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