Sheela Ramesh

THE LUNCHBOX World Premiere Musical to Extend at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced an extension of the world premiere musical THE LUNCHBOX due to audience demand and critical acclaim. Directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, the production is based on Ritesh Batra's internationally acclaimed film.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with Director Rachel Chavkin
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has released rehearsal footage of THE LUNCHBOX, the world premiere musical adaptation of Ritesh Batra's internationally acclaimed film, now playing through June 28, 2026 at the Roda Theatre. The video features Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin discussing the production.

Prospect Musicals’ 2026 Ignite Concert Festival Enters Week Three
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

Prospect Musicals has revealed details for the third week of events of the 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival, running in March at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Berkeley Repertory Reveals Cast & Creative Team For THE LUNCHBOX
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish announced  the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, The Lunchbox, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre.

Live & In Color To Present SOUTH ASIAN SONGBOOK: WRITING THE FUTURE OF MUSICAL THEATRE At Baruch Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026

Live & In Color will present SOUTH ASIAN SONGBOOK: WRITING THE FUTURE OF MUSICAL THEATRE in New York City. The concert is part of Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Festival. The event will feature new songs by South Asian musical theatre writers.

Cast Set For THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Analise Scarpaci, Ben Jackson Walker, and Marissa Rosen will star in Black Watch Theatre Company's off-Broadway production of THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS.

Review: STAGES St. Louis AUSTEN’S PRIDE Glows with Originality and Seduces with Enchanting Storytelling
by James Lindhorst - Jul 31, 2025

STAGES St. Louis pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride is polished and ready for the road. It glows with originality. Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs’ book seduces with enchanting storytelling. Igor Goldin and Sheela Ramesh’s collaborative direction have drawn radiant performances and resonant vocals from a hugely talented cast. Olivia Hernandez, Delphi Borich, Dan Hoy, and the rest of this cast show up with excellence and deliver at the highest level.  

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE & More Leads BroadwayWorld's St. Louis Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by James Lindhorst - Jul 15, 2025

Among the most highly anticipated theatrical events in St. Louis this summer is the mainstage production at the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL.) In celebration of their 10th Anniversary Season, TWSTL is staging William’s seminal work A Streetcar Named Desire.  

Limited Engagement of AUSTEN'S PRIDE Comes to Orpheum Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced the limited engagement of the pre-Broadway production of Austen's Pride September 9-10.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE to be Presented at STAGES St. Louis’ Prior to National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Austen’s Pride will launch a new production ahead of a multi-city national tour before setting its sights on Broadway. The new production will make its debut at STAGES St. Louis. Learn more!

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Announces Casting For 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has announced casting for their 2025 Season. Tickets for the season will be available for members beginning on March 1, and for the general public beginning on March 12.

Cast Set for Prospect Musicals' 2025 Musical Theater Lab JUMP CUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Prospect Musicals has revealed the full cast for the concert of new works from their 2025 Musical Theater Lab, titled JUMP CUT. Learn more and see how to attend.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Receives The Ziegfeld Club’s Inaugural Needlepoint Bob Grant for OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has shared that HVS is the inaugural recipient of the Ziegfeld Club’s Needlepoint Bob Grant, a $10,000 grant founded to support a work in musical theater that addresses the topic of addiction and recovery.

Review: Sarah Anne Fernandez' DON’T FORGET ME, An Empowering Look At Historic Women at Green Room 42
by Analisa Bell - Jan 20, 2025

Don’t Forget Me was a glorious celebration of women in history—an evening that was both reflective and empowering. This reviewer looks forward to seeing what Fernandez does next!

Sarah Anne Fernandez Will Bring DON'T FORGET ME to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present Sarah Anne Fernandez in Don’t Forget Me: Women Who Shaped History and the Musicals That Immortalized Them next month. Learn more here!

THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE Extends at Berkeley Rep Through Late December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended The Matchbox Magic Flute, the mesmerizing English language theatrical adaptation of Mozart's iconic Magic Flute adapted and directed by theatrical powerhouse Mary Zimmerman. 

Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

Mary Zimmerman will return to Berkeley Rep this fall with The Matchbox Magic Flute. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, Wren Rivera & More Will Lead Inaugural Prism Festival Of New Queer Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

The inaugural PRISM Festival of New Queer Musicals will feature Broadway performers and popstars such as Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, and Wren Rivera. The festival runs June 22-29, 2024, at Judson Memorial Church.

WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL World Premiere Cast Album Now Available on All Digital Platforms
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

Discover the newly released album of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL. Immerse yourself in the captivating tunes and powerful performances that make this musical a must-listen for Broadway enthusiasts.

Inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS to Take Place This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

Celebrate Pride Month with THE MAKERS' ENSEMBLE and JUDSON ARTS as they present the inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS. Discover four new musicals and nurture emerging Queer theater talent.