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Celebrate 45 Years of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

With special elements designed to enhance the theatergoing experience, South Coast Repertory celebrates 45 years of bringing Orange County the timeless tale of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Adventure Theatre MTC Reveals 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

Featuring almost entirely new productions to the Adventure Theatre MTC stage, this season offers valuable insights into the human condition. Learn more about the lineup here!

Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at South Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

A Christmas Carol is now playing at South Coast Repertory Theatre. Performances run through December 24, 2024. Watch an all new video trailer and learn more about the show here!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

South Coast Repertory will share with Orange County audiences the 44th production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by Jerry Patch, and directed by Hisa Takakuwa.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to South Coast Repertory This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2022

 South Coast Repertory  celebrates the holiday season with the 42nd production of A Christmas Carol, a longtime Orange County favorite.

Colt Coeur to Present World Premiere of Kareem Fahmy's DODI & DIANA in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2022

Colt Coeur will present the World Premiere of Dodi & Diana, by Kareem Fahmy. Commissioned by Colt Coeur and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Eureka Day), Dodi & Diana begins previews on October 1, 2022, for a strictly limited engagement through October 29, 2022, at HERE.

DRIFT at New World Stages to Offer General, In-Person Rush for Same-Day Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2020

Previews begin tomorrow at 2 PM for the World Premiere of Drift, a new American drama written by William Francis Hoffman, at New World Stages, Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street), ahead of an official opening night on Monday, March 16. Directed by Academy Award® winner Bobby Moresco, Drift stars Emmy Award® winner Joe Pantoliano ('The Sopranos,' Bad Boys For Life in movie theaters now).

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of DRIFT at New World Stages
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2020

Drift, a new American drama written by William Francis Hoffman, will have its World Premiere off-Broadway at New World Stages, Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street), in a production directed by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco and starring Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano ('The Sopranos,' Bad Boys For Life in movie theaters now). The limited engagement will begin performances on Thursday, February 27, with an official Opening Night set for Monday, March 16.

Garrett Clayton, Daisy Eagan and Catherine Wadkins To Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in Los Angeles This May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2020

The beloved musical A Little Night Music is getting a new Los Angeles production with an eye-catching cast, including Tony Award winner, Daisy Eagan, as Petra and NBC's Hairspray Live! star, Garrett Clayton, as Henrik.

DRIFT To Make World Premiere Off-Broadway At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020

Drift, a new American drama written by William Francis Hoffman, will have its World Premiere off-Broadway at New World Stages, Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street), in a production directed by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco and starring Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano.

DRIFT Starring Joe Pantoliano and Directed by Bobby Moresco Will Have its World Premiere at New World Stages in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

DRIFT a?" a new American drama written by William Francis Hoffman (Cal in Camo), directed by Academy Award® winner Bobby Moresco (Crash, Million Dollar Baby) and starring Emmy® winner Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos) will have its world premiere Off-Broadway production from February 27 through May 24 at New World Stages, (340 West 50th Street in Manhattan). For tickets and information, please visit www.Telecharge.com.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents NEW YEAR/NEW PLAYS Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2019

The new year is a time of new beginnings. Palm Beach Dramaworks will usher in 2019 with the introduction of a program that gives the general public a first look at plays so new, they're still evolving. The Dramaworkshop's first-ever New Year/New Plays Festival will take place over the weekend of January 4-6, when five plays will receive readings on PBD's mainstage. Saturday's program will also include a discussion, "Regional Theatre and the Development of New American Plays," featuring panelists of industry professionals from major organizations.

Roundabout Announces 2019 Underground Reading Series Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is thrilled to announce the eighth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written and directed by emerging artists, as well as post-show receptions. The Reading Series will feature new works by Aaron Carter, Emily Feldman, Dave Harris, Jonathan Spector and Sanaz Toossi.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents NEW YEAR/NEW PLAYS Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2018

The new year is a time of new beginnings. Palm Beach Dramaworks will usher in 2019 with the introduction of a program that gives the general public a first look at plays so new, they're still evolving. The Dramaworkshop's first-ever New Year/New Plays Festival will take place over the weekend of January 4-6, when five plays will receive readings on PBD's mainstage. Saturday's program will also include a discussion, "Regional Theatre and the Development of New American Plays," featuring panelists of industry professionals from major organizations.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Launches New Year/New Plays Festival
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2018

The new year is a time of new beginnings. Palm Beach Dramaworks will usher in 2019 with the introduction of a program that gives the general public a first look at plays so new, they're still evolving. The Dramaworkshop's first-ever New Year/New Plays Festival will take place over the weekend of January 4-6, when five plays will receive readings on PBD's mainstage. Saturday'sprogram will also include a discussion, "Regional Theatre and the Future of American Plays," featuring panelists of industry professionals from major organizations.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Launches NEW YEAR/NEW PLAYS Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2018

The new year is a time of new beginnings. Palm Beach Dramaworks will usher in 2019 with the introduction of a program that gives the general public a first look at plays so new, they're still evolving. The Dramaworkshop's first-ever New Year/New Plays Festival will take place over the weekend of January 4-6, when five plays will receive readings on PBD's mainstage. Saturday's program will also include a discussion, "Regional Theatre and the Future of American Plays," featuring panelists of industry professionals from major organizations.