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MAKING IT HAPPEN Festival of 15-Minute Musicals Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026

The Theater Center selected 12 new musicals for its Making It Happen Festival, with three advancing to a final round to compete for a $5000 grand prize at the Jerry Orbach Theater.

Andrew Durand, Britney Coleman and More to Star in THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the North American premiere production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, with a book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark.

Claybourne Elder, BUDDY, and More Set for Upcoming Cape Playhouse Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

The Cape Playhouse will launch its summer season on June 4 with the transformative power of music through the enduring legacy of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Buddy Holly in BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story. Learn more about the upcoming productions!

Photos: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The John W. Engeman Theater is now presenting HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Performances began on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Check out photos here!

Photos: HEARTBREAK HOTEL Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 19, 2025

The John W. Engeman Theater is presenting HEARTBREAK HOTEL, now playing through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!

Cast Set for HEARTBREAK HOTEL at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

The John W. Engeman Theater has revealed the cast and creative team of HEARTBREAK HOTEL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.

10th NEW WORKS SHOWCASE Presented by MusiCoLab Features Original Works of Seven Local Musical Theater Writing Teams
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

MusiCoLab presents the 10th New Works Showcase featuring original works of seven musical theater writing teams in Philadelphia.

Photos: Inside THE RADIUM GIRLS NYC Premiere Presentation
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 2, 2023

Two invite-only industry readings were held for The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical on October 30th, 2023 at 11:30am and 3:30pm. The readings were directed by Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur at New 42 Studios. 

Marissa Jaret Winokur Will Direct Industry Reading of THE RADIUM GIRLS, Starring Andy Karl, Orfeh, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

Two invite-only industry readings will be held for The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical on October 30th, 2023 at 11:30am and 3:30pm. The readings are directed by Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur and will be held at New 42 Studios. 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC's Analise Scarpaci Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - Dec 10, 2022

Tune into our Instagram story today as Analise Scarpaci takes you behind the scenes of The Sound of Music at the Paper Mill Playhouse!

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms Audiences with a Magnificent Production
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 6, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse is heralding the holiday season with their magnificent production of The Sound of Music through Sunday, January 1.

Photos: First Look at Ashley Blanchet, Graham Rowat, Gavin Lee, and More in Paper Mill's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 3, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts- Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has released production photos for The Sound of Music. The show began performances at Paper Mill Playhouse on Friday, December 2 and will play through Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Ashley Blanchet, Graham Rowat, Analise Scarpaci, Gavin Lee & More to Star in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for The Sound of Music, directed by Mark S. Hoebee. The production will feature Ashley Blanchet (Paper Mill’s Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Broadway’s Waitress) as Maria Rainer, and Graham Rowat (Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, Sunset Boulevard) as Captain Georg von Trapp.

BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Will Open at NSMT in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

The stage at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is set to rock with BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Buddy Holly rose to fame in 1956 and set the music world on fire, forever changing the face and sound of rock 'n' roll before his tragic end in 1959 – the day the music died. 

Review: The stage is alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC at ZACH Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 9, 2022

Despite the minor tweaks and modern aspects of the production, this is still the same classic musical that is suitable and enjoyable for the entire family. If you want to make the experience more unique and try that old acting bug, you can purchase table seats and learn how to Waltz with Max, Liesl, and the rest of the von Trapp children.

Cast Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

ZACH Theatre has announced the cast for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Tony, Grammy, and Oscar-winning musical The Sound of Music playing June 15 – July 24. 2022 under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley.

Broadway's James Moye To Direct MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Mill Mountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021

For the first time since the Sound of Music in December 2019, MainStage Musicals are back at Mill Mountain Theatre. Roanoke's professional regional theatre is kicking off its 2021 Trinkle MainStage series with the 'rockin'' story of America's rock'n'roll icons.

BWW Interview: Maggie Anderson Outlines Temple University's Vibrant Theater Program
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2020

Looking for a school to further your theatrical education? Look no further than Temple University. 

Beach Haven's Surflight Theatre Presents Original Musical TIS THE SEASON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019

Beach Haven's Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Steve Steiner, is ending its highly successful 70th anniversary season with the original musical Tis the Season. With book by Surflight favorite Andrew Foote, concept by Gail Anderson, Musical Arrangements by Steve Steiner and Direction and Choreography by Paula Hammons Sloan this toe tapping tuneful musical of joy, belief and traditions is wowing audiences through December 15th. With fantastic dancing, terrific music, a story of love, laughter, finding the joy and believing, you will leave the theatre uplifted and ready for the Holiday Season.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of RTC's LEND ME A TENOR
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2018

The Resident Theatre Company presents 'Lend Me a Tenor', the show that catapulted RTC Founder Kristin McLaughlin Mitchell's directing career when she joined the directing team of the Broadway production. 'Lend Me a Tenor', is a hilarious farce complete with comic mishaps, elaborate costumes, surprising plot twists, slamming doors and mistaken identities.