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Guild Festival Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team for World Premiere of THE VEIL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

Guild Festival Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for The Veil, a new one-man play by Keith Barker and Thomas Morgan Jones, set to premiere at Crow’s Theatre this fall. The production will run from September 17 to October 12, 2025, with previews on September 17 and 18 and an official opening night on September 19.

New Book Tells the Story of Mrs. Lovett From SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

A new book has been released that tells the story of Mrs. Lovett, the character from the musical Sweeney Todd. 'The Butcher's Daughter: The Hitherto Untold Story of Mrs. Lovett' by David Demchuk and Corinee Leigh Clark was released on May 6, 2025.

Crow's Theatre And Thought For Food Productions To Present THE VEIL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Guild Festival Theatre has announced that The Veil by Keith Barker and Thomas Morgan Jones, developed through GFT's In Conversations With Classics Workshop, will premiere at Crow's Theatre as part of their 2025/2026 Season.

SDSU New Musical Theatre Initiative Selects TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES For Full Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

Out of a record 308 submissions, the San Diego State University New Musical Initiative has chosen Tomorrow, the Island Dies as this year's selection. Writer Ryan Scott Oliver will join with director Stephen Brotebeck, music director Robert Meffe and the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre cohort for a two-year development process culminating in a full production in the spring of 2026.

2024 Orchard Project Performance Labs And Artists Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

The Orchard Project has announced the artists and companies selected to participate in its 2024 Summer Performance Lab program.

Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

Victoria Pedretti Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

 Critically acclaimed film and television star Victoria Pedretti (“The  Haunting of Bly Manor,” “You”) will make her Broadway debut as 'Petra Stockmann' in An Enemy of the People. Learn more about the production here!

The Tank Unveils Exciting Lineup for Summer 2023 Festivals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with entertainment as The Tank announces its exciting lineup for the Summer 2023 festivals. Discover the hottest acts and events happening at The Tank's summer festivals, featuring a diverse range of music, comedy, and more. Don't miss out on experiencing the best of entertainment this summer.

City Lit Sets 2023-24 Season; Producer/Artistic Director Terry McCabe to Retire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff. 

Melody Johnson Returns To Collingwood To Tell Another Great Story
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023

Theatre Collingwood is known for bringing some of Canada's best live performances to our regional stages.

Photos: First look at Aethereal Jest Arts Council's Community Theatre Triple Feature - Volume One
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 23, 2023

This production functions as a mini-theatre festival and is comprised of three one-act plays with two fifteen-minute intermissions. Co-directed by Brian A. Palmer and Bethany Schoeff, Performances run March 24 - April 2, 2023 at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.aetherealjest.com/community-theatre-triple-feature---volume-one.html

Theatre Collingwood Announces Its 2023 Season Of Great Storytellers
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2023

Theatre Collingwood could be compared to the children's story The Little Engine That Could, as there is no doubt the non-profit professional theatre company has had some mountains to overcome!

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, and More Join Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Presentation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

The Kleban Foundation will present the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 6 at 5PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters (7 World Trade Center).

2023 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Will Be Presented To Ryan Scott Oliver and Ethan Lipton
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Ryan Scott Oliver.

World Premiere of THE NIGHT FALLS to be Presented at PEAK Performances This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University will present the world premiere of The Night Falls, choreographed and directed by Troy Schumacher (New York City Ballet and BalletCollective), with story and lyrics by Karen Russell (Swamplandia!, Vampires in the Lemon Grove), and music and lyrics by Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin), February 9–12.

Larry Owens' SONDHEIMIA, Bernadette Peters & More Announced for Pasadena Playhouse's Sondheim Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022

Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announced the latest news for the theater’s upcoming six-month-long celebration of the works and impact of Stephen Sondheim January 26 through June 11, 2023. 

Catch the Final Weekend Of The Cumberland Theatre's Production Of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2022

The Cumberland Theatre continued its 34th Season with the opening of The Haunting of Hill House this month.

Hendersonville Theatre to Present THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022

Hendersonville Theatre will present The Haunting of Hill House by F. Andrew Leslie, from the novel by Shirley Jackson October 14-23.