Laura Keene

PERMANENT RESIDENCE: LIVE IN CONCERT Comes to The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

Abby Ahmad will present Permanent Residence: Live in Concert at The Green Room 42 on October 28. The new musical explores legacy, loss, and creativity through the afterlife of actress Laura Keene. Tickets start at $19.

Classic American Tales Brings Solo Shows, Workshop, and Lecture to Cape May
by Emmy Rice - Jul 20, 2025

From July 24 through August 5, the nonprofit Classic American Tales (CAT) will present four different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library. 

Bernadette Peters Responds to Cole Escola's Tony Awards Tribute
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2025

Bernadette Peters has responded to Cole Escola's tribute to her at the Tony Awards. The Oh, Mary! Tony-winner wore a gown inspired by Peters' 1999 dress, where she accepted the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Annie Get Your Gun.

Classic American Tales to Present TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025

From June 12 through October 16, Classic American Tales (CAT) once more will present 'Tales at the Dormer House' in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories by American authors. 

TYRANTS Will Have a Special Presentation at The U.S. National Archives This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

TYRANTS, a new musical based on the life of Edwin Booth starring Tony nominee A.J. SHIVELY, will play two special concert performances this Friday and Saturday at the United States National Archives in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Quintessence Theatre Group Extends Reclamation Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2022

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, announces the extension of The Reclamation Repertory,  a rotating repertory of Pearl Cleage's epic historical fiction Flyin' West and Alexandre Dumas fils' enduring tragic romance Camille.

Quintessence Theatre to Present The Reclamation Repertory Featuring FLYIN' WEST and CAMILLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, will conclude with Season XII: Breaking the Cycle with a rotating repertory of Pearl Cleage’s epic historical fiction Flyin' West and Alexandre Dumas fils’ enduring tragic romance Camille. 

MY WIFE'S MIRROR Streaming at The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2021

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a live-streamed readings of two new plays, free of charge, with a talkback to follow: MY WIFE'S MIRROR, by by Edward G.P. Wilkins.

York Theatre Company In Association With Penn State Musical Theatre Present A Reading Of TYRANTS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2018

York Theatre Company in association with Penn State Musical Theatre present a reading of TYRANTS - by Alexander Sage Oyen and S.P. Monahan

Author, Actor, Icon! Charles Busch Brings His One-Man Show to The COPA Palm Springs This Weekend
by David Green - Oct 16, 2015

CHARLES BUSCH, author and star of such plays as Psycho Beach Party, Times Square Angel, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset, You Should Be So Lucky, Shanghai Moon and The Divine Sister brings his iconic Cabaret stylings to The COPA Palm Springs for two 'sure to be sell-out' performances, October 16 and 17 at 8:00 pm.   Born in New York City, he began his theatrical career shortly after graduating from Northwestern University in 1976.  After spending two years in Chicago working with different local theatre companies, he returned to his home town of New York City with a solo play called Hollywood Confidential, which he performed as a weekend late show at Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company's theatre at One Sheridan Square. 

Author, Actor, Icon! Charles Busch Brings His One-Man Show to The COPA Palm Springs, 10/16-17
by David Green - Oct 13, 2015

CHARLES BUSCH, author and star of such plays as Psycho Beach Party, Times Square Angel, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset, You Should Be So Lucky, Shanghai Moon and The Divine Sister brings his iconic Cabaret stylings to The COPA Palm Springs for two 'sure to be sell-out' performances, October 16 and 17 at 8:00 pm.   Born in New York City, he began his theatrical career shortly after graduating from Northwestern University in 1976.  After spending two years in Chicago working with different local theatre companies, he returned to his home town of New York City with a solo play called Hollywood Confidential, which he performed as a weekend late show at Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company's theatre at One Sheridan Square. 

MR. LINCOLN to Open East Lynne Theater Company's Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2015

On Good Friday, April 14,1865, when the President and Mrs. Lincoln were watching 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre, John Wilkes Booth entered the President's box. A few days earlier, General Lee had surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox. Although there was much to be done to repair the nation, the fighting was finished, and the President had the opportunity to attend one of the funniest comedies of the time, starring Laura Keene.

'Ford's 150' Holds Around-the-Clock LINCOLN TRIBUTE in D.C. This Week
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015

Ford's Theatre commemorates the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and death today and tomorrow, April 14 and 15 with around-the-clock programming at the Ford's Theatre campus. President Barack Obama will proclaim a Day of Remembrance for President Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's death -- April 15, 2015.

'Ford's 150' to Hold Around-the-Clock LINCOLN TRIBUTE in D.C. This Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2015

Ford's Theatre commemorates the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and death on April 14 and 15 with around-the-clock programming at the Ford's Theatre campus. President Barack Obama will proclaim a Day of Remembrance for President Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's death -- April 15, 2015.

OUR AMERICAN COUSIN Opens Tonight at Parson's Nose Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2015

Parson's Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedic theater company, closes its 15th Season with Our American Cousin, opening tonight, March 28th. Famously known as the play President Lincoln went to see at Ford's Theater, this 75-minute adaptation from Artistic Director, Lance Davis, is a celebration of Taylor's humor and language.

OUR AMERICAN COUSIN to Open 3/28 at Parson's Nose Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2015

Parson's Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedic theater company, closes its 15th Season with Our American Cousin, opening Saturday, March 28th. Famously known as the play President Lincoln went to see at Ford's Theater, this 75-minute adaptation from Artistic Director, Lance Davis, is a celebration of Taylor's humor and language.

East Lynne to Present OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, 3/22
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015

One-hundred-and-fifty-years ago, on Good Friday, April 14, 1865, President and Mrs. Lincoln attended 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. During the third act, John Wilkes Booth entered the President's box to fire the fatal shot.

East Lynne Theater Company Reveals Winter Offerings
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 3, 2015

Just because East Lynne Theater Company isn't currently producing shows weekly, doesn't mean the company is idle. During the winter, there are touring shows on the road, and in Cape May, the company offers Murder Mystery Weekends, lectures and workshops, and events in March sponsored by the New Jersey Theatre Alliance's (NJTA) 'Stages Festival.'

Ford's Theatre Society to Open 'SILENT WITNESSES' Lincoln Assassination Artifact Exhibition, 3/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2014

Ford's Theatre Society announced that a hallmark museum exhibition, Silent Witnesses: Artifacts of the Lincoln Assassination, will return a priceless collection of items that were in the Theatre or carried by Abraham Lincoln the night of his assassination to the Center for Education and Leadership (514 Tenth Street, NW), March 23 to May 25, 2015. The exhibition will coincide with the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's assassination and death on April 14 and 15, 2015.

Virginia Rep Opens FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2013

Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of the Tony Award-winning musical, Fiddler on the Roof, at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street tonight, November 22. The show runs through January 12, 2014.