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ATF Announces Mamma Mia Monday! An Evening with the Broadway Stars of MAMMA MIA!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 23, 2025

Adirondack Theatre Festival announced Mamma Mia Monday, a spectacular one-night-only benefit event bringing Broadway to Glens Falls on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls.

Martha Banta Returns as Artistic Director of Adirondack Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Adirondack Theatre Festival has announced the return of its founding Artistic Director, Martha Banta, who will once again take the creative helm of the company, joining forces with Managing Director Tracey Sullivan.

Photos: MAMMA MIA! Revival Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2025

Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and officially celebrated its opening night last week at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.

Photos: MAMMA MIA! on Broadway Hosts Alumni Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025

MAMMA MIA! hosted 120+ alumni cast, creative, and staff from throughout the Broadway production’s fourteen-year run. See photos from the event here and learn more!

Photos: First Look at MAMMA MIA! as it Returns to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

After a ten-year hiatus, the hit musical MAMMA MIA! will return home to Broadway when performances begin this Saturday night, August 2 at the Winter Garden Theatre.  Check out all new photos from the production here!

Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2025

With just 50 days to go until MAMMA MIA! returns home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, the global smash hit musical has released a new video trailer featuring the Broadway-bound company. 

MAMMA MIA! Broadway Return Finds its Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

The 30-member company who will bring the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show set to the timeless songs of ABBA, home to Broadway this summer has been announced.

New Musical and More Set for Adirondack Theatre Festival 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Adirondack Theatre Festival has unveiled its 31st season two days ahead of its “Vegas, Baby!” benefit bash at the newly renovated Heritage Hall inside the Cool Insuring Arena. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Adirondack Theatre Festival And Proctors Collaborative Explore Partnership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Adirondack Theatre Festival and Proctors Collaborative have entered into a three-year agreement to expand shared services and explore how the two will partner more significantly over the long term. Learn more!

THE KING'S WIFE A New Musical Begins Next Week At Adirondack Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Adirondack Theatre Festival has announced starry casting for its concert presentation of the new musical, The King's Wife, as part of its 30th Anniversary Season. The presentation of the new musical runs July 19 - 21.

Chester Theatre Company Announces Full Casting for 35th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

Full casting has been announced for Chester Theatre Company's 2024 season. 

Review: TICK, TICK...BOOM Explodes Onstage at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 21, 2023

Read the review of the explosive onstage performance of TICK, TICK...BOOM at Pittsburgh CLO. Find out why this show might be even better than Jonathan Larson's famous musical RENT. Running at Pittsburgh CLO.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces The Cast Of TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the smash hit tick, tick… BOOM! will be the first show to light up the stage at the renovated, new-look Greer Cabaret Theater, Sept. 22-Oct. 22. The Pittsburgh CLO has announced casting for this exclusive engagement, which also marks the return of the Kara Cabaret Series.

Hero Theatre Presents the World Premiere of RISE: AN IMMERSIVE EXPLORATION OF GUN VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2022

Hero Theatre presents the world premiere of Rise: An Immersive Exploration of Gun Violence in Schools, an immersive, site-specific piece devised and directed by Director and Game Designer Jack McCarthy. 

Adirondack Theatre Festival Announces New Producing Artistic Director, Miriam Weisfeld
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2021

Miriam Weisfeld most recently served as Director of Artistic Development for the Tony-winning Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. She assumes the position on Sept. 1, 2021 but is in Glens Falls Aug. 1-15 observing production of ATF's final show of the season, 'Traffic and Weather,' which opens Aug. 5.

Adirondack Theatre Festival Announces 2021 Production Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2021

Interim Producing Artistic Director Martha Banta announces Adirondack Theatre Festival is returning to the Charles R. Wood Theater for its 27th season.

NYTW Gala Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Of RENT Premieres Tonight with Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, and More!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 2, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop's 2021 Annual Gala, celebrating the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent, premieres tonight, Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 2- with a RENT Reunion and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2021

Today (March 2) in live streaming: a Rent reunion, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Sneak Peek of NYTW's 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2021

A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. While we await showtime, check out a trailer for the big event!

Jesse L. Martin, Fredi Walker-Browne and Kristen Lee Kelly Join RENT 25th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2021

New York Theatre Workshop announced today additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2021 Annual Gala celebrating the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT. The Gala will be held virtually on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.