Mr. Adams

Víkingur Ólafsson to Replace Daniil Trifonov with Berliner Philharmoniker
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026

Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson will perform Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1 with conductor Kirill Petrenko and the Berliner Philharmoniker at Carnegie Hall, stepping in for injured soloist Daniil Trifonov.

Review: 1776 at Musicals At Richter
by Sean Fallon - Jul 12, 2026

On Saturday, July 11th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal production at Musicals at Richter, in Danbury, 1776. Seeing this show at this outdoor venue on a clear night is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Robert Bria designed the set, which primarily depicts the inside of Independence Hall. Director David Halliwell, music director Andrew Gadwah, and choreographer Emma Kelly help bring out the best in this stellar cast! The stage chemistry and stage presence of this cast is so strong that the audience can easily forget that we are not watching an actual debate. I had never seen this show before and was quite impressed by how it draws the audience right in and consistently holds our attention. It was clear that the entire cast had fun performing.

Review: 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Jun 1, 2026

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Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 29, 2026

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy.

Review: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF KILLARNEY at Avant Bard Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - Mar 12, 2026

Séamus Miller’s THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF KILLARNEY at Avant Bard Theatre threads staying true to “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” source material while creatively expounding upon it. A musical testament to resilience, Shakespeare himself would stand in line for a ticket.

Western Piedmont Symphony to Perform MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE in Hickory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory.

Avant Bard Opens THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF KILLARNEY: A Celebration of Immigration
by Gillian Blum - Feb 15, 2026

On Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two — in its mission to interrogate both the classics and the current days — Avant Bard Theatre will open The Two Gentlemen of Killarney.

Review: 1776 at Sheyenne High School
by Brian Michaels - Feb 14, 2026

Sheyenne Theatre’s production of 1776 is both timely and thoughtfully chosen. Director Anthony selected the show in anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

Review: St. Petersburg College Theater Department's INTO THE WOODS
by Peter Nason - Jun 29, 2025

It's great when everything comes together--the acting, the singing, the staging, the set and the tech. What a show! It’s safe to say that Into the Woods is Stephen Sondheim’s most produced and most popular work. Schools, community theaters, and probably even psychiatric hospitals have taken a stab at it.  It offers something for everyone: For the kiddos, it’s a cool retelling of the classic stories and fairy tales that have been around for ages

BTC to Host 2nd Annual BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

BTC will host its second annual Building the Change Gala in New York City at the Rainbow Room. This year's gala will celebrate inclusion in the arts with the presentation of three prestigious awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.

Review: O. HENRY STORIES
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 18, 2024

Written by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter 1862-1910) and adapted for stage by Ann Ciccolella, Austin Shakespeare’s O. HENRY STORIES is an evening of delight, laughter, and surprise.

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present Epic Choral Masterpiece CARMINA BURANA in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: CARMINA BURANA featuring works by Orff and Brahms next month. Find out more here!

Black Theatre Coalition and AMC Networks Partner for Fellowships in Production and Casting
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition will illuminate the talents of those interested in Film and TV with a Production and Casting Fellowship with AMC Networks.

Black Theatre Coalition Partners With Black Broadway Men Inc. for 2023 Playwriting Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition has announced a partnership with fraternal organization, Black Broadway Men.

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Recipient Of The 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Executive Director Olivia Jones, and Program Director Nik Whitcomb, has announced that Lanise Antoine Shelley has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship.

May Festival Director Of Choruses Robert Porco To Conclude 35-Season Tenure In 2023-24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023

The Cincinnati May Festival has announced that Director of  Choruses Robert Porco will conclude his remarkable 35-season tenure with the May Festival in the 2023-24 season, after which he will be named Director of Choruses Emeritus. 

Photos: Redtwist Theatre Presents the World Premiere Of THE GREAT KAHN, Playing Through February 26
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2023

See photos from the Redtwist Theatre’s world premiere of The Great Khan, written by Michael Gene Sullivan and directed by Jamal Howard, playing through February 26, at Redtwist Theatre.

Cast & Creative Team Announced for THE GREAT KHAN World Premiere at Redtwist Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022

Redtwist Theatre will present the world premiere of, The Great Khan, written by Michael Gene Sullivan and directed by Jamal Howard, January 19 – February 26, 2023. See who is starring in the cast, how to get tickets and more!

Review: THE OUTSIDER at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - Aug 30, 2022

The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith, now playing at the Keegan Theatre, is a skewering send-up of all the shenanigans that polls, pollsters, and the media are involved in.  Laughs aplenty ensue as a governor must resign and a decidedly “outsider” type of candidate, Ned Newley (played by a perfectly cast Zach Brewster-Geisz), is thrust into the spotlight without any of the political and media-savvy intuition that politicos believe are so necessary to appeal to the voters.  Soon the tables are turned, and the outsider becomes the darling of the media due to his unerring honesty and complete lack of guile.

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Inaugural Directing Fellow, TaNisha Fordham
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022

Black Theatre Coalition today that TaNisha Fordham has been chosen as the recipient of the inaugural Directing Fellowship.