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Review: American Repertory Theater's World Premiere is a Musical WONDER
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 1, 2026

What did our critic think of WONDER at American Repertory Theater?

Photos: Nathan Salstone, Javier Muñoz and More in WONDER at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

​A.R.T. is presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Check out production photos here! The production stars Nathan Salstone and more.

Video: Ian Axel and Yair Evnine Perform 'Moon Boy' From WONDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Ian Axel and Yair Evnine perform “Moon Boy” from the new musical Wonder, co-composed by Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World. The new musical follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and what it means to belong.

1776 Comes to Kansas City at Starlight Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Prepare to party like it’s 1776 with a witty retelling of our founding fathers' stories and how our great nation came to be! This production was developed and premiered by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University before playing on Broadway with Roundabout Theatre Company at the American Airlines Theatre.

Review: 1776 at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - Jul 2, 2023

1776 is now being given a triumphantly moving and vigorous radically deconstructed interpretation at the Kennedy Center. There are many fans already who are firm believers in the message of this uniquely conceived musical but this production will lead them even further into intellectual and sensory depth.

1776 Comes to 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

The national tour of 1776 makes its premiere in Seattle at The 5th Avenue Theatre August 2-6, 2023. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at The 5th Avenue Theatre’s website, over the phone, or by visiting the box office.

Page and Paulus' Revival of 1776 Offers a New Perspective on The Birth Of A Nation
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 22, 2023

Imagine walking into Jackson Hall on opening night, as I did, thinking, “Why did the directors reimagine this pleasant, if somewhat plodding, old-school musical with an ensemble of multi-ethnic women, trans and non-binary actors cast in the roles of America’s founding fathers?” Then leaving the theater after the final curtain wondering, “why on earth would anyone ever feel the need to cast the roles with men?” and reveling in the fact that 1776 tapped into my heart in unexpected ways, eliciting an emotional and, I daresay, patriotic response.

Texas Premiere of 1776 is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

Individual tickets for the Texas premiere of the limited Broadway revival tour of 1776 at Theatre Under The Stars are now on sale.

Cast Announced For 1776 at The Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023

The national tour of “1776” will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America including its premiere in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre April 11 through May 7, 2023 with an opening night scheduled for April 12, 2023.

1776 National Tour is Coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 1776, will make its only San Francisco Bay Area stop at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts.