Richard Lee

Review: The Stratford Festival's THE HOBBIT is an Exciting Adventure
by Lauren Gienow - May 31, 2026

This season at the Stratford Festival, audiences young and old are invited to challenge their imaginations, look inward and reflect on their own values as they adventure to Middle Earth with THE HOBBIT, now playing in repertory at the Avon Theatre. Director Pablo Felices-Luna brings the classic fantasy story of Dwarves, Trolls, Elves, Goblins, Dragons and Hobbits to life in a production that is sure to capture the imaginations of those who grew up with the book as well as those who are discovering it for the first time.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Open Tom Patterson Theatre At Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

The Stratford Festival's Tom Patterson Theatre opens its 2026 season with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Graham Abbey, featuring André Sills, Sara Topham, and Michael Spencer-Davis.

THE HOBBIT Will Kick Off 2026 Season at Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Stratford Festival opens its 2026 season with Kim Selody's stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT at the Avon Theatre, directed by Pablo Felices-Luna and starring Richard Lee as Bilbo Baggins.

Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts Launch Marian Anderson Scholarship
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced a new scholarship in honor of Marian Anderson, supporting students at HBCUs and UNCF-member institutions.

NTS DramaFest Celebrates 80 Years with 2026 Event in Ontario
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

In 2026, Ontario will host the NTS DramaFest, marking 80 years of theatrical excellence. This event will showcase a variety of performances, highlighting the rich history and ongoing innovation in theater.

World Premiere of COPPERBELT to Debut at Soulpepper Theatre in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

COPPERBELT, a new play by Zambian-Canadian Natasha Mumba, will premiere at Soulpepper Theatre on February 7, showcasing a unique collaboration between Canadian and Zambian artists.

Video: Disney’s FROZEN At Grand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025

The Grand Theatre has released video highlights of its upcoming holiday production of Disney’s Frozen, directed by Artistic Director Rachel Peake. The production will run through January 4, 2026, on the Spriet Stage.

Grand Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For Disney’s FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario has announced the full cast and creative team for its 2025 holiday production of Disney’s Frozen, running November 18–December 28 on the Spriet Stage.

Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES and More Set for David Geffen School of Drama at Yale 2025–26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Utopia, and Is God Is. Running October 2025 through January 2026, the productions will be staged at Yale Rep, Iseman Theater, and University Theatre.

Review: FROZEN Captivates Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - Feb 9, 2025

Chariz Faulmino and Kelly Holiff lead an outstanding cast of triple-threat performers.

WIGHTS Comes to the Crow's Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

This January, Crow’s Theatre will launch the new year with the world premiere of WIGHTS, an explosive and thought-provoking new drama that explores a marriage—and a country—at a crossroads.

SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Makes Canadian Premiere At The Shaw
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

The Shaw Festival will present the Canadian premiere of SNOW IN MIDSUMMER, a contemporary reimagining of a classic Chinese drama, showcasing themes of justice and revenge.

New Adaptation Of THE ORPHAN OF CHAO Begins This Week At Shaw Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024

The Shaw Festival will present a new adaptation of THE ORPHAN OF CHAO, exploring themes of justice and family.

The Philadelphia Orchestra to Rename Its Home at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Philadelphia Orchestra President and CEO Matías Tarnopolsky and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin announced that Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the legendary contralto, civil rights icon, and Philadelphian.

Kimmel And Philadelphia Orchestra Announce Season Partnership With United Negro College Fund Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023

Kimmel and Philadelphia Orchestra partner with UNCF to uplift city's youth.

The Shaw's 2024 Casts and Creative Teams Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

The cast and creative teams have been revealed for the Shaw Festival’s 62nd season.

2023 Marks 40 Years of Dream in High Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

This summer, Canadian Stage celebrates 40 magical years of Dream in High Park by bringing back one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.  The first play ever presented in the High Park amphitheatre in 1983, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM has long been associated with the time-held tradition of Shakespeare under the stars.

Review: MARTYR at Aki Studio
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 22, 2023

Marius von Mayenburg’s MARTYR tells the story of a radicalized Christian teenager and his crusade of extremism that damages everyone around him. ARC’s production's sharp, slick direction and assured cast expose some flaws in the idea-heavy script. However, it ultimately succeeds in showing theatre’s great power to ask big, unsettling questions.

Kimmel And Philadelphia Orchestra Partner With United Negro College Fund Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2023

The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Cultural Campus has announced a community partnership with the Philadelphia Office of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) — an organization that envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to the nation. A portion of ticket sales from two shows in early 2023 – DRUMLine Live and Marvel Studios’ Black Panther – will benefit UNCF.