Maurice Sendak

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE to Return to Young People's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Young People's Theatre will present Where the Wild Things Are from Niagara's Carousel Players. Hot on the heels of last year's sold-out sensation, Max roars back by popular demand. Learn more!

Young People's Theatre Reveals 60th Anniversary Season -- Where You Belong!
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025

Young People's Theatre has announced its 2025.26 Season — Where You Belong. This slate of six compelling productions reflects the many ways young people see the world: from fantastically adventurous to eye-openingly relevant.

20 Unique Audition Songs for Kids
by Sarah Lasko - Feb 6, 2025

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.

Registration Now Open for Creative Root’s Summer 2025 Theatre Camp for Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Creative Root's Summer camps at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus are the ultimate blend of fun, theatre, and personal growth. Learn more about the summer camps and see how to apply.

Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Donald Holder will join the faculty of David Geffen School of Drama at Yale as Professor in the Practice and will serve as Head of the Lighting Design Concentration at the Geffen School and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Sails Back To Presentation House Theatre This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE will return to Presentation House Theatre this November after a national tour.

Young People's Theatre Launches 2024.25 Season With WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Young People's Theatre begins its 2024-25 season with a sold-out run of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre Presents FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS At La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.

Drama of Works to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With THE GRAND GUIGNOL THEATER FOR CHILDREN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Drama of Works will celebrate its 25th anniversary with 'The Grand Guignol Theater for Children' at BWAC in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Directed by Gretchen Van Lente, featuring Amy Carrigan. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS to Return to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

Satirical genius meets the humor of hapless situations in An Evening with David Sedaris, coming to Popejoy Hall in November. The author visits to read snippets from works throughout his career, sneak peeks into future projects, as well as daily diary musings. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Young People's Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

 As Young People’s Theatre (YPT) enters its 59th year, Canada’s largest theatre for young people will invite children of all ages to join them on the ultimate adventure. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Tony Kushner Joins Rachel Maddow at Provincetown Town Hall This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

The Provincetown Bookshop has announced that Tony Kushner, the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of Angels in America, will join Rachel Maddow, the Emmy-Award winning author and host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, for its special live event: An Evening with Rachel Maddow on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT at Provincetown Town Hall. 

RUTKA Will Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2024

RUTKA, a new indie-rock musical adapted from Rutka’s Notebook: A Voice from the Holocaust, will make its world premiere at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Check out all the details on the new musical here.

Centenary Stage Company Young Performers Present Winter Festival Of Shows And Is Now Accepting Applicants For Spring 2024 Session
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

Join Centenary Stage Company Young Performers for their Winter Festival of Shows featuring productions of 'Gifts of the Magi' and 'Really Rosie.'

Ballet Co.Laboratory Presents THE WILD RUMPUS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

Ballet Co.Laboratory's new ballet, The Wild Rumpus, explores the journey to understand the various bubbling emotions inside us all. This age-old quest has been the subject of countless books, but iconic children's book author Maurice Sendak may have found the best answer – imagination.

Pilobolus Dance Celebrates 50th Anniversary At NJPAC March 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents PILOBOLUS Big Five-Oh!, March 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ET. 

The World-Renowed Dance Company Pilobolus Celebrates 50 Years At Popejoy Hall, February 25
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023

Popejoy Hall will present PILOBOLUS Big Five-Oh! on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:00pm.

Broadway Choreographer Peggy Hickey Passes Away
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that director and choreographer Peggy Hickey has passed away following a long battle with cancer.

Review: Broadway World Didn't Miss MISS As Lyrics & Lyricists Presented MISS: BROADWAY'S WOMEN SONGWRITERS At The 92nd Street Y
by Bobby Patrick - Dec 17, 2022

It is our sincere hope that this is not the last MISS we will see. The ladies have something here and this 92nd Street Y evening could very well serve as a workshop for something really magical.

The Ballard Institute Presents 'Maurice Sendak And The World Of Puppetry' Online Forum
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022

As part of the 2022 Fall Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host 'Maurice Sendak and the World of Puppetry' with panelists Jonathan Weinberg, Lynn Caponera, Tyler Fallas, and Nick Kraczyna on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. ET.