Karen Zacarias

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 8, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this March 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country.

Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 30, 2026

Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.

NATIVE GARDENS Will Come to Hartford Stage in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

Hartford Stage has announced the cast and crew who will bring Native Gardens, Karen Zacarias's fast-paced, laugh-out-loud play about neighbors, nature, and the delicate line between right and righteous.

Photos: CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE at South Coast Rep
by Joshua Wright - Mar 3, 2026

South Coast Repertory presents CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE, a bilingual musical by Karen Zacarias and Deborah Wicks La Puma, running February 20–March 8.

South Coast Repertory to Stage CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE This February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026

South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences and Families will present CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE, a bilingual and hip-hop infused adaptation of the classic story, from February 20 to March 8.

CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Brings Bilingual Magic to SCR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.

Interview: Juliette Carrillo of GO, DOG, GO! at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - Dec 10, 2025

Children's Theatre Company is prepring to delight Twin Cities audiences once again with their new production, Go, Dog, Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! P.D. Eastman’s classic book lands onstage with roller-skating, bike-riding, and scoot-scootering dogs!

Terrific New Theatre Reveals 2025/2026 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025

“The Book Club Play” will be the first production of Terrific New Theatre's 2025/2026 season in its new theatrical space. It will open August 14, as the premiere offering in what is being referred to as “2025/2026: The Full Return of TNT.” The title references TNT's mini-season of 2024/2025, which consisted of four productions. This new, full season will include six presentations: four plays, one musical, and one play with music.

Review: JUST LIKE US at Los Angeles Theatre Center
by Evan Henerson - May 10, 2025

Tenderly staged by director Fidel Gomez, the docudrama boils our stomach juices more over the circumstances of our country than over what we witness being played out among the central characters.

South Coast Repertory Reveals 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

South Coast Repertory has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring the return of Million Dollar Quartet, the milestone 45th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and more.

Carpenter Square Theatre Presents Backyard Comedy NATIVE GARDENS
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025

Carpenter Square Theatre's Season 41 continues with 'Native Gardens,' a comedy by Karen Zacarias which enacts a backyard battle for the ages. Performances are May 23-June 8, 2025 at the theatre's venue located at 1009 W. Reno in downtown Oklahoma City.

ROPE World Premiere Adaptation and More Set for Hartford Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Hartford Stage has revealed the lineup for the Tony Award-winning theater’s 2025/2026 season, including a world premiere and more. See the full lineup and learn more.

Photos: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

Check out photos of Arena Stage's new production of The Age of Innocence, running through March 30, 2025, directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif. 

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Age of Innocence. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

The American Theatre Wing Unveils Recipients of the 2024 National Theatre Company Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of ATW’s National Theatre Company Grants program. Learn more about the recipients and about the program!

BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Peterborough Players has revealed their 2025 summer season featuring five productions, including Boeing Boeing and many more.

Review: THE 39 STEPS at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 28, 2024

What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at Westport Country Playhouse?

Review: FRIDA LIBRE at Gala Hispanic Theatre
by Mary Lincer - Oct 15, 2024

At 55 minutes, Karen Zacarias' play, Frida Libre, runs the perfect length for the young people (age 5 and up) that Gala Hispanic Theatre wants to cultivate as the audiences of the future.

POTUS, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS & More Set for NextStop Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024

NextStop Theatre Company revealed its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary works, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has announced its 2024-2025 three-play season. Learn more about the lineup here!