Review: LITTLE WOMEN at The Arctic Playhouse
by Christopher Verleger - Oct 7, 2026
The Arctic Playhouse welcomes autumn with a stylish, amusing, deeply moving production of “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic about four sisters coming of age during the Civil War.
Photos: Primary Stages Gala Honors Ann Harada, Cathy Bendall and Cherry Lane Alternative
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2026
Just last night, Primary Stages hosted their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award. The special night was directed by Michael Heitzman, with music direction by Will Van Dyke. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Cast Announced For 1972 Rock Opera World Premiere at A.R.T. This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has revealed the cast for its world-premiere production of 1972 by musician-activist Chadwick Stokes of the Boston-based indie bands DISPATCH and State Radio and Tony Award-nominated creator Jessie Nelson.
Review: EMMA at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Sep 28, 2026
A gleeful production of a Jane Austen classic has hit the stage with such comedic joy that the cast can barely contain it’s boundless talent in the Irish Classical Theatre’s ebullient production of EMMA that opened their 2026-2027 season. Artistic Director Keelie Sheridan also stage directs this frothy confection that is sure to induce endless mirth and giggles.
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON To Be Presented By Centenary Stage Company
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 26, 2026
Centenary Stage Company's NEXTstage Repertory brings Kate Hamill's darkly comic and contemporary reimagining of the classic detective duo, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B, to the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts
by Jared Reynolds - Sep 22, 2026
From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.
Portland Center Stage Marks 20 Years at The Armory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Portland Center Stage celebrates two decades at its historic home with a milestone season featuring new productions and co-productions, as the theater emerges from a financial crisis.
Ann Harada to be Honored at Primary Stages 2026 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
PRIMARY STAGES' 2026 Fall Gala will honor Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award.