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Rachel Chavkin Will Direct EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL at TheatreSquared
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

TheatreSquared will present EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, with 15 actor-musicians performing in a reconfigured in-the-round West Theatre in Fayetteville, AR.

Video: Alex De Bard and J. Antonio Rodriguez Perform 'spotted hawk' From I & YOU: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

I & You: The Musical is running now through May 24 at the Olney Theatre Center. In this new video, watch Alex De Bard and J. Antonio Rodriguez perform 'spotted hawk' from the show.

Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center
by Pamela Roberts - Apr 29, 2026

I & You: The Musical, premiering at Olney Theatre Center, is ambitious. It’s full of tremendous verve, emotion and promise. But it’s not without flaws.

New York Theatre Workshop Extends MY JOY IS HEAVY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will present a one-week extension for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.

Review Roundup: MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop is presenting the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons, directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin. Read the reviews!

American Conservatory Theater Reveals 2026/27 Season - OH, MARY!, NORTH BY NORTHWEST and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Interim Executive Director David Schmitz revealed the six productions that will make up the company’s 2026/27 season.

HADESTOWN Star J. Antonio Rodriguez Will Lead I & YOU: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The world premiere of I & You: The Musical based on the play by Lauren M. Gunderson, with a book by Gunderson and music and lyrics by Ari Afsar, performs on Olney Theatre Center's Roberts Mainstage.

Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM and More Join Barrington Stage Company 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Barrington Stage Company has revealed its complete 2026 season, including the addition of three World Premieres, including The Zionists: A Family Storm, Dead Girl’s Quinceañera and more.

Full Details Set for MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed full details for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.

MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).

Photo: Chicago Shakespeare's BILLIE JEAN Welcomes Billie Jean King And Ilana Kloss
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025

Tennis legend and social justice icon Billie Jean King attended the August 5 performance of Billie Jean at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joined by her wife Ilana Kloss. See a photo from her visit.

Jasmine Forsberg and Benji Santiago Will Lead I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

McCarter Theatre Center announced that Jasmine Forsberg and Benji Santiago will play the leads in its season opener, the world premiere of I & You: The Musical.

McCarter Theatre to Premiere I & YOU: THE MUSICAL With All-Woman Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2025

McCarter Theatre Center has announced the all-woman creative team behind the world premiere of I & You: The Musical, a new work by playwright Lauren Gunderson and composer/lyricist Ari Afsar, running September 13 – October 12, 2025.

Video: Ari Afsar Sings 'Caroline' From I & YOU at McCarter Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

You can now get a first look at the new musical theatre project, I & You: The Musical, which will have its world premiere at McCarter Theatre this fall. Watch the video preview here!

Chilina Kennedy Will Lead BILLIE JEAN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Cast and Creatives Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of the world premiere play Billie Jean, about sports icon and equality champion Billie Jean King.

New Musical From Rachel Chavkin & The Bengsons, and More Joins New York Theatre Workshop 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring three world premiere productions and a fourth offering for Spring 2026 that has yet to be announced.

Kate Hamill’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY is Coming to Syracuse Stage This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

Syracuse Stage will continue its 2024/2025 season with celebrated actor and playwright Kate Hamill’s whirlwind adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” Learn more!

Review: NOBODY LOVES YOU, A MUSICAL at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Mar 19, 2025

A.C.T. Artistic Director Pam Mackinnon directs this revival of Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter’s 2013 musical satire of reality TV dating shows, adding a -749-2228uhoo few more songs and fleshing out the character of Jenny to a starring role. The result is a smash hit – refreshing, witty, thoughtful, and very funny. In a world of social media reality, Nobody Loves You focuses a laser eye on what we create about ourselves, how we use that to connect to others, and everyone’s main goal – finding love.

A.C.T. Reveals Lineup of Special Events for NOBODY LOVES YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the lineup of special events—including guest bartenders, a special tasting night, and an event inspired by the popular Tinder Disrupt series—set to coincide with Nobody Loves You. Learn how to attend.