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SHE PERSISTED THE MUSICAL JR. Licensing Rights Now Available
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the licensing availability of She Persisted The Musical JR. Adapted from the best-selling book She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World written by political icon Chelsea Clinton.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to Present the Carle Honors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present the Carle Honors to honor those whose creative vision and long-term dedication have had a profound impact on picture books and the role they play in arts appreciation and early literacy.

Emeka Agada Makes Playwriting Debut With THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

Actor/Writer Emeka Agada, known for his breakout role in Amazon Prime's Reacher, will make a powerful debut as a playwright with The Last Black Messiah, a gritty political drama directed by acclaimed director Nathaniel Brimmer‑Beller.

Winners Revealed At Prime Stage Theatre's 5th Annual High School Drama Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Prime Stage Theatre's 5th Annual High School Drama Awards took place Jan. 11, 2025 at Hillman Center for the Performing Arts in Fox Chapel. Learn more about the winners.

August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED Comes to Prime Stage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre will present Wali Jamal performing August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Prime Stage Theatre's 2025 High School Drama Awards Nominees Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

Nominees were announced this week for Prime Stage Theatre's 5th Annual High School Drama Awards taking place Jan. 11, 2025 at Hillman Center for the Performing Arts in Fox Chapel.

LOOK FORWARD: THE RUBY BRIDGES STORY Comes to Prime Stage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Bridges' remarkable journey of resilience and eventual triumph is told in Prime Stage Theatre's presentation of Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story running for seven shows at New Hazlett Theater.

SHE PERSISTED Cast Album Now Available From Adventure Theatre MTC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2024

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), following a remarkable run of She Persisted, has announced the release of the She Persisted cast album on November 18, 2024.

Prime Stage Theatre Will Host 5th Annual High School Drama Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre's 5th Annual High School Drama Awards will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 to honor excellence by student actors performing in non-musical plays.

Review: SHE PERSISTED at Adventure Theatre MTC
by Jennifer Muscato - Oct 8, 2024

She Persisted is a best-selling book by Chelsea Clinton, and the musical SHE PERSISTED at Adventure Theatre MTC completely does the book justice. 

All-Woman Production SHE PERSISTED Comes to  Adventure Theatre MTC
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

 Adventure Theatre MTC will bring to the stage She Persisted, led by the all-female team, Mary Hall Surface, Music Directed and Composed by Deborah Wicks LaPuma, and choreographed by Ashleigh King.

Prime Stage Theatre Announces GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, And More for 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 28th season with a mix of classic and contemporary plays embracing themes of strength, voices and hope.

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & More Set for Adventure Theatre MTC's 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Adventure Theatre MTC has unveiled its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring an exciting array of family-friendly performances and new productions.

Prime Stage Theatre Receives NEA Grant For World Premiere Of SPEAK
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre receives an NEA grant to support the world premiere of the play adapted from Laurie Halse Anderson's novel 'Speak,' which tells the story of a high school freshman overcoming trauma.

RUBY BRIDGES Comes to Fort Wayne Youtheatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Fort Wayne Youtheatre has announced RUBY BRIDGES, the 10th anniversary production of the Linda L. Ruffolo Young Heroes of Conscience Series.

SHE PERSISTED: THE MUSICAL Comes to Oregon Children's Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Oregon Children’s Theatre will present She Persisted: the Musical at the Newmark Theatre, April 28 through May 26, 2024.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Central Pennsylvania Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Central Pennsylvania Awards; THE PROM, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Fulton Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Interview: Theatre Life with Gaelyn D. Smith
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 14, 2023

Today’s subject Gaelyn D. Smith is currently living her theatre life onstage at Studio Theatre in the show that just seems to keep going and going Fat Ham playing the role of Opal. The show is now running through January 14th in Studio’s Mead Theatre. For those of you thinking, “I’ll wait because the show will extend its run again”, please be advised January 14th is the definite final performance.

BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; THE PROM, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Fulton Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!