A.A. Milne News

Winnie the Pooh, the small-cast musical version dramatized by Le Clanche Du Rand, with music by Allen Jay Friedman and lyrics by A.A. Milne and Kristen Sergel will be presented at The Circuit Playhouse in the Overton Square Performing Arts District.

Ghostlight Ensemble has revealed the details, including the cast, of their spring mainstage show, The Dover Road by A.A. Milne. The Dover Road is a dissection of romantic love with hints at the homosocial instinct of English upper-class men.

Launching on Saturday 18 July 2026 to mark 100 years of A.A Milne's beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories, Ashdown Forest, home of the magical Hundred Acre Wood are partnering with world-class creatives Trigger for ‘The Big One Hundred.'

To celebrate the centenary, trailblazing artists Trigger will present The Big One Hundred, a series of  free cultural events at Ashdown Forest and throughout Sussex.

Dingbat Theatre Project will present an original theatrical experience, A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas, based on A.A. Milne's beloved stories from Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.

All for One Productions will present Winnie-the-Pooh: Homeward Bounce! October 3–12, 2025, at the PPG ArtsLab. The new play features Roo and Tigger in a story about friendship and family, with special sensory-friendly performances and a children’s event.

The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!

In many of America’s cities, theatre history exists in plain sight. Whether inside a museum or on a street corner, fascinating pieces of theatre lore exist, waiting to be discovered by an interested passerby. Here are ten inspiring displays of theatre history I saw up close and in person this summer, from New York City to Washington D.C. and beyond. You can visit them too—and many are free to see! 

Lifeline Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Rabbits in Their Pockets, a new play by Chicago-based writer Kimberly Dixon-Mays. Directed by Christopher Wayland, the production will run September 14–October 5, 2025, with previews beginning September 5, at Lifeline’s Rogers Park venue.

The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW) will present a vibrant lineup of performances this June as part of its Spring 2025 Play Reading Series and culminating final event, highlighting the power of creativity to uplift, unite, and inspire.

Ghostlight Ensemble has revealed its Season 9 lineup, which includes the fall production of Angry Fags by Topher Payne. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.

A new exhibition at The Carle explores the often-overlooked creativity of endpapers—the decorated pages inside a book's covers—which have become an expanded artistic canvas in contemporary children's publishing. Learn how to attend.

Imagination Stage will present Winnie the Pooh in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Amnon Kabatchnik's new book, 'Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples,' explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers. Now available in hardcover and trade paper.

Discover the cast of the Virginia Theatre Festival's musical revue, 50 YEARS AND COUNTING. Celebrating half a century of theatrical excellence, the event promises a memorable performance.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announced nine original works for its 2024-2025 season. 

Experience the magic of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL ADAPTATION as it embarks on its Japan tour. Join Pooh and friends for this heartwarming adventure.

Kids in the Rotunda, Madison's favorite family-friendly, Saturday live performance series, has been extended for one more week this season!

Step into the enchanting world of the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming story inspired by A.A. Milne’s timeless tales. Join Christopher Robin and his beloved pals Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and others on a whimsical journey filled with joy, camaraderie, and, of course, honey!