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Interview: George Abud of THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 26, 2025

George Abud, esteemed Broadway actor and now playwright, has had a wonderfully varied career. From his moving work in The Visit, The Band’s Visit, and most recently his star turn in Lempicka, George has become a force within the theater community.

Review: THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 22, 2025

The Guthrie theater is no stranger to fostering new works but the latest world premiere is one that certainly is destined to be one of the most memorable. Reintroducing audiences to the Dowling Studio, George Abud’s playwriting debut, is one of the most poignant and honest works about assessing our lives when the end of our lives is in sight.

George Abud's THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC World Premiere is Coming to Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Ruins: a play through music by George Abud. Lear more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Bandits on the Run Release New Shakespeare-Inspired Record
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

Theatrical indie-folk trio Bandits on the Run has just released a new EP, The Shakespeare Tapes. The new record was born out of a collaboration with director Peter Anderson, who tapped the group to create songs for a production of As You Like It at Carnegie Mellon University. Listen to it now!

JAKE LANDAU: A MUSICAL REVUE Adds Maleah Joi Moon, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Joel Perez To Reading
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Composer and lyricist Jake Landau is making a unique name for himself by creating a career that spans musical theater and classical music, often drawing comparisons in the press to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.

Theatrical Trio Bandits on the Run to Release Shakespeare-Inspired New Record
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025

On the heels of a successful tour with The Wood Brothers and in the midst of a hometown residency, NYC's Bandits on the Run have announced a new EP, The Shakespeare Tapes. Listen to the first single now.

See Katrina Lenk, Arielle Jacobs, and More This Week in Prospect's IGNITE FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Prospect Musicals’ new residency at Baruch Performing Arts Center continues this upcoming week with the IGNITE Concert Festival, running through April 13, 2025. See details about upcoming shows and learn more!

Tony Yazbeck, Emma Pittman, & More Join March 'Saloon Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025

The cast of Broadway's Swept Away will be joined by special guests on Sunday, March 16, 2025, for the third installment of the Saloon Sessions. Guests slated to appear on March 16th include Tony Yazbeck, Emma Pittman, and Stephanie Torns.

Prospect Musicals Launches Multi-Year Residency at Baruch PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Prospect Musicals is launching a new multi-year residency at Baruch Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to attend.

Bandits on the Run to Tour with The Wood Brothers
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

Theatrical indie-pop band, Bandits on the Run, have announced a string of national tour dates supporting The Wood Brothers, in the midst of an ongoing residency at New York's Bowery Electric. 

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE Musical Will Get Developmental Workshop at MCC
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2024

MCC will hold a developmental workshop for a musical adaptation of Peter Hedges' 1991 novel What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

Karen Mason Stars in MORE THAN ALL THE SKY at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

Karen Mason and more will lead a concert of select songs from More Than All the Sky by Lori Ada Jaroslow and Morgan Hollingsworth. The concert is set for March 11.

Photos: LIZZIE Celebrates Opening Night At TheaterWorks Hartford
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2023

TheaterWorks Hartford's production of LIZZIE is written by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt, and directed by Lainie Sakakura. See photos from the production and opening night here.

LIZZIE Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed details for its all-female musical Lizzie by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt. Directed by Lainie Sakakura and with music direction by Erika R. Gamez, Lizzie uses a searing rock score to explore the historical record of Lizzie Borden, the 19th century ax murderer whose controversial acquittal continues to fascinate the public.

LIZZIE: The Musical Opens TheaterWorks Hartford Season September 29
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023

TheaterWorks Hartford (TWH), under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, has announced details for its upcoming 2023–2024 Season. Filled with great music, captivating stories, and world-class writing, it's unexpected and bold theater that brings community together.

TheaterWorks Hartford Unveils 2023-2024 Season & Details for All-Female Musical LIZZIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

Get ready for an exciting season at TheaterWorks Hartford as they reveal their lineup for 2023-2024, including the highly anticipated all-female musical 'LIZZIE'. Immerse yourself in the powerful and captivating story of 'LIZZIE' and experience the unforgettable theater experience that TheaterWorks Hartford has in store for you.

MOONCHILDREN, THE OPERA Comes to the 15th Street Meeting House
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

Artstrong, at 7pm on June 3rd, 2023 at the 15th Street Meeting House at 15 Rutherford Place, NY, NY 10003 presents Christopher Sears's original composition, Moonchildren,The Opera.