Thomas Jefferson

Review: FRANKENSTEIN; OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS at Synetic Theater
by Pamela Roberts - Nov 6, 2025

Synetic Theater’s new adaptation, “Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus,” is demanding and dark, a dystopian tale that merges the classic gothic novel with a timeless myth to make us question our current quest for progress.

Review: SALLY AND TOM at Marin Theatre
by Steve Murray - Nov 5, 2025

Back in 2017, Marin Theatre Company staged Thomas Bradshaw’s historical fiction Thomas and Sally to a firestorm of criticism, with critics damning the production for its hypersexualized view of Sally Hemings and downplaying her position as Thomas Jefferson’s slave.

Photos: Suzan-Lori Parks’ SALLY & TOM At Marin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Marin Theatre in Mill Valley will present the West Coast Premiere of Sally & Tom by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, running October 30–November 23, 2025. See photos of the production.

INTO THE WOODS & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Into the Woods and more.

Interview: Lance Gardner of SALLY & TOM at Marin Theatre
by Jim Munson - Oct 31, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with Lance Gardner about directing Suzan-Lori Parks' 'Sally & Tom' at Marin Theatre, where he serves as Executive Artistic Director. It runs through Sunday, November 23rd in Mill Valley, CA.

Photos: Primary Stages Honors Thom Sesma And Mickey Rolfe At 2025 Fall Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025

Primary Stages hosted its 2025 Fall Gala on Monday, October 20, at Sony Hall, honoring Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. See photos of the event.

Thom Sesma & Mickey Rolfe to be Honored at the Primary Stages 2025 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

PRIMARY STAGES' 2025 Fall Gala will honor Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. Learn more!

SALLY & TOM West Coast Premiere is Coming to Marin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Marin Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of Sally & Tom. Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Two River Theater Reveals 2025/2026 Howard Aronson Metro Scholars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

Two River Theater has revealed the 2025/2026 Howard Aronson Metro Scholars program. Since its inception in 2005, 237 exceptional students have completed the Howard Aronson Metro Scholar program. Learn more here!

Review: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, CHARLES DICKENS AND COUNT LEO TOLSTOY: DISCORD at Theatre Artists Studio
by Herbert Paine - Sep 16, 2025

Scott Carter’s THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, CHARLES DICKENS AND COUNT LEO TOLSTOY: DISCORD, directed by Beau Heckman, is a heady and entertaining intellectual feast.

HAMILTON Theatrical Release Earns $10 Million in Weekend Box Office Sales
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025

The filmed capture of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, which opened in theaters nationwide last Friday, earned between $9 and $10 million in box office sales this past weekend.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Musical Sketches Added To The Library of Congress Harold Arlen Collection
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

The Library of Congress has acquired rare handwritten music and lyric sketches from Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg’s The Wizard of Oz, including the only known draft of “Over the Rainbow.” The materials join the Harold Arlen Collection and will be displayed in Washington, D.C., from October 23, 2025 to January 7, 2026.

Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.

SALLY & TOM West Coast Premiere to be Presented at Marin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Marin Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of Sally & Tom. Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks sets the stage with an up-and-coming theatre company rehearsing a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson.

Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hamilton, original Hamilton cast member Thayne Jasperson recently visited Good Morning America, where he spoke about the long-lasting legacy of the Broadway hit. Watch the interview now!

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Host HAMILTON Film Screening with VIP Meet-and-Greet
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025

On September 7, Lin-Manuel Miranda will host a special sing-along screening of the filmed recording of Hamilton at New York's United Palace Theater. 10 winners will be selected for a VIP experience, which includes two seats to the movie, a meet-and-greet with Miranda himself, and 10th anniversary swag.

HAMILTON Proshot to Hit Movie Theaters Next Month for 10th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025

During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced that the pro-shot of Hamilton, which debuted on Disney+ in 2020, will be making its way to theaters this year in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the hit musical.

Interview: Paul Michael Valley Talks AS YOU LIKE IT and Why 'All The World's a Stage.'
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 28, 2025

Actor Paul Michael Valley is nothing if not versatile. In his almost 40-year career, the Whitefish, Wisconsin, native has earned a Tony nomination – in his Broadway debut, for playing Thomas Jefferson in the 1997 Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the musical “1776.”

Review: HAMILTON at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jul 11, 2025

The June 9 performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s epic musical HAMILTON may have opened under a cloud of disappointment at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus). Before the opening curtain, theatergoers learned the roles of Aaron Burr and Angelica Schuyler, two of the lynch pins in the sweeping story of Revolutionary War America, were to be played by understudies Hosea Mundi and Alexandrea Reynolds respectively. Jorge Guerra (Sam Seabury) and Kevin Murakami (Charles Lee) were also understudies who played in the June 9 performance.

The Theater Project's KALEIDOSCOPE KABARET ‘25 Blends New Voices and Veteran Talent
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025

The Theater Project will present Kaleidoscope Kabaret ’25 from August 1–3 at the Oakes Center Theater in Summit, NJ. The annual festival of short plays and songs highlights the work of both seasoned professionals and emerging voices, including winners of the organization’s 2025 Young Playwrights Competition.