Leah C. Gardiner

Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.

Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Announce Annual Membership Meeting Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2023 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 13.

Exclusive: See A Preview of the 2023 Kleban Prize Ceremony, Streaming On Broadway On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2023

Starting Friday, February 10 at 8PM, the 2023 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre ceremony will stream, for free, on the Broadway On Demand SmartTV channel. 

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, and More Join Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Presentation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

The Kleban Foundation will present the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 6 at 5PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters (7 World Trade Center).

2023 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Will Be Presented To Ryan Scott Oliver and Ethan Lipton
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Ryan Scott Oliver.

The Acting Company Performs Revered Classics Reimagined at Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2023

One of the nation's most lauded companies brings two of the world's greatest stories to Popejoy's stage this February. The Acting Company, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is touring the country with productions of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers in an adaptation commissioned by the company. Both productions will be performed in repertory in Popejoy Hall.

SDC Announces Executive Board Election Results
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2022

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2022 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 14. Evan Yionoulis was elected to serve a second term as Executive Board President.

VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022

Watch footage of @TheActingCo's The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet playing in repertory at theatres across the country.

Soho Rep Directors Sarah Benson and Meropi Peponides to Depart at the End of 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2022

Sarah Benson and Meropi Peponides, two of Soho Rep's three Directors, will step down at the end of the current season, after 15 and 8 years with the influential Off Broadway theater.

Queens Theatre Announces THE THREE MUSKETEERS, ROMEO & JULIET, and More in 34th Season Lineup 
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2022

Queens Theatre (QT) has announced its 34th season lineup. The new season, which will extend from October 2022 to May 2023 will launch with exciting productions including a new adaptation of the swashbuckling adventure The Three Musketeers and the enduring tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet by The Acting Company and feature a diverse array of affordable programming, including theatre, dance, special events, and family shows.

Queens Theatre Announces 34th Season Lineup Featuring THE THREE MUSKETEERS, ROMEO AND JULIET & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

Queens Theatre has announced its 34th season lineup. The new season, which will extend from October 2022 to May 2023 will launch with exciting productions including a new adaptation of the swashbuckling adventure The Three Musketeers and the enduring tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet by The Acting Company.

Photos: First Look at The Acting Company's Touring Production of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022

The Acting Company’s national tour of Romeo and Juliet will be launching in New York City in repertory with The Three Musketeers and playing over 27 engagements in 16 states. Get a first look at photos here!

The Acting Company Announces Casting For its 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022

The Acting Company's Artistic Director Kent Gash and Managing Director Erik Schroeder have announced casting for the national tours of The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet launching in New York City and playing over 27 engagements in 16 states.

THE 3 MUSKETEERS and ROMEO & JULIET Will Anchor Queens Theatre Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

Queens Theatre (QT) has announced plans to bring two of the most legendary stories to its stage this fall when The Acting Company presents a new adaptation of the swashbuckling adventure, The Three Musketeers and the enduring tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet.

Photos: Clive Davis and More Turn Out for The Acting Company's 50th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2022

The Acting Company’s 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated the company’s impact across America and new artistic vision for the future on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Capitale in New York City.

New Victory Theater Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring HIP HOP CINDERELLA, THE THREE MUSKETEERS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022

The New Victory Theater announced their 2022-23 season, featuring nine exciting shows including Cookin’, the explosive percussion show that has toured the world, running in October, and Circus Abyssinia: Tulu, a showcase of the incredible athleticism and artistry of Ethiopian circus, which will run during the holiday season. See the schedule!

The Acting Company Announces Actors' Career Stability Initiative Awarding Student Loan Debt Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022

 The Acting Company has announced the Actors’ Career Stability Initiative program for the 2022-23 season. With support from the Booth Ferris Foundation, all actors who accept a casting offer to join the 2022-23 national touring season and have a minimum of $10,000 in student loan debt will be eligible to apply for student loan debt relief.

The Acting Company Announces 50th Anniversary Gala Honoring Peter Darrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

The Acting Company has announced a celebration of the company’s half century of impact across America with a 50th Anniversary Gala to take place on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Capitale (130 Bowery).

The History of FOR COLORED GIRLS... and its Journey on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2022

This production marks the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's piece, however, it has had quite the life on stage and screen. Today, we're taking you through the production history of for colored girls... to learn more about its journey back to Broadway!