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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Reveals 2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026

Rachel O'Riordan's season includes productions directed by Rufus Norris, Sarah Frankcom, and others, featuring new adaptations and the return of Tony Award-winning JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING.

Bestselling Authors Jodi Picoult and Margaret Atwood Set for Conversation at TD Music Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Massey Hall will present Jodi Picoult in conversation with Margaret Atwood at TD Music Hall, moderated by Carol Off, as Picoult discusses her new novel HOLLOW BONES.

Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, and More Will Lead MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, with Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Katerina McCrimmon and others joining previously announced Beth Leavel in the production's return to Forest Park.

Elizabeth Strout Brings New Novel to WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout will discuss her new novel, The Things We Never Say, at The Historic Theater in Portsmouth, NH on May 13, with a moderated conversation and audience Q&A.

Jodi Picoult Will Join Jennifer Finney Boylan to Discuss Boylan's Memoir at The Music Hall Lounge
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

Jodi Picoult will join Jennifer Finney Boylan for a discussion of Boylan's memoir at The Music Hall Lounge on April 14 at 7pm. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

San Jose's Playful People Productions Will Present BETWEEN THE LINES JR.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, will present Between the Lines JR, directed by Emily Pennington. Two casts of teen and tween performers present this tale of finding love.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE Spring Series To Feature Yann Martel, Elizabeth Strout, Matt Haig, And Maggie O’Farrell
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

The Music Hall and New Hampshire Public Radio have announced the spring lineup for their Writers on a New England Stage series, featuring Booker Prize winner Yann Martel, Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout, #1 New York Times bestselling author Matt Haig, and bestselling novelist Maggie O’Farrell.

Junior Theater Festival Sets New Records in 2026, Reveals 2027 Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

The Junior Theater Festival celebrated a record-breaking year in 2026 and has unveiled its upcoming dates for 2027. The event showcases young talent and fosters growth in theater arts.

BETWEEN THE LINES JR to Debut at Lindero Canyon Middle School
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2026

Lindero Canyon Middle School will present BETWEEN THE LINES JR at the Performing Arts Education Center in Agoura Hills. The youth production marks one of the first presentations of the title in California and its Los Angeles debut.

WICKED Novel Among Books Banned From Utah Public Schools
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

The Utah State Board of Education has banned Wicked by Gregory Maguire from public schools, prompting legal action from the ACLU and renewed debate over book bans and First Amendment rights.

Jasmine Amy Rogers to Headline 2026 Junior Theater Festival Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

Junior Theater Festival Productions has unveiled programming and the lineup of performers who will take part in the 2026 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta & 2026 Junior Theater Festival West.

Listen: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Composer Rob Rokicki Releases New Theatrical Rock Single 'Lincoln'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025

Following the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording, producer and composer Rob Rokicki has dropped his new single, “Lincoln,” featuring vocalist Alisa Melendez. Listen to it now.

Interview: 'I Like To Be In The Centre of The Action': Performer Melanie La Barrie on Death and Hope in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 21, 2025

After previous runs in 2022 and 2023, The Book Thief musical finally arrives in London. The Book Thief: A Concert Production was originally scheduled to be performed for one night only on 19 October, but two more performances have been added on 26 October due to popular demand. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Melanie La Barrie, who is playing the role of Death in this production of The Book Thief. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the show, what it is like to perform in a concert production versus a full staged one and even what is appealing to her about playing characters who take on the role of the narrator!

Indiana High School Cancels BETWEEN THE LINES Due to 'Sexual Innuendos and Alcohol References'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Mississinewa High School’s fall musical was scheduled to be performed this month at the Gas City Performing Arts Center, and the cast had been in rehearsal for months already, when they found out it would be cancelled.

Video: THE BOOK THIEF Cast Performs 'Music Nonetheless'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

An all new video has been released of the previous cast of THE BOOK THIEF performing the song ‘Music Nonetheless.' The video was released ahead of the musical’s upcoming concerts at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 October 2025.

Photos: Melanie La Barrie, Isaac Gryn and More in Rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for  THE BOOK THIEF in concert, which will run at the Prince of Wales Theatre. See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set and Date Extensions For THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the musical stage adaptation and concert performances of THE BOOK THIEF, based on the best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, which also adds two extra performances due to popular demand. 

Melanie La Barrie Will Star in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

The musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, will have a special concert performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!

Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and More Will Lead FROZEN at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

 Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy, Bobby Conte, Kennedy Kanagawa, Andrew A. Cano, Jared Gertner, Maliah Strawbridge and Isla Turner will star in the Muny premiere of Disney’s Frozen.