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Photos: Danny Burstein, Michael R. Jackson And More Turn Out for the 2024 Kleban Prize Ceremony!

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — February 5, 2024

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM US Premiere Extends At Connelly Theater Upstairs

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 5, 2024

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs.

Inis Nua Theatre to Kick-Off 20th Anniversary Season With ONCE UPON A BRIDGE East Coast Premiere

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

Inis Nua Theatre Company is celebrating the company's 20th Anniversary season with the East Coast premiere of Once Upon a Bridge, written by one of Ireland’s most popular playwrights right now, Sonya Kelly.

The Village Produces Salon Los Angeles

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

The Village brings their signature Salons to LA for the first time! Join Salon Los Angeles on Feb 9th at Thyemele Arts in Hollywood.

Complete Cast & Design Team Set for BATHHOUSE.PPTX at The Flea

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 1, 2024

The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.

The Marsh Berkeley Adds Performance Of Marga Gomez' SWIMMING WITH LESBIANS, Running Through March 3

by A.A. Cristi — January 31, 2024

The Marsh Berkeley has added a performance to beloved Bay Area solo performer Marga Gomez' latest work, Swimming With Lesbians before this production heads to New York later this spring.

Theatrical Band Sky-Pony Returns To NYC On March 14, Featuring Lauren Worsham And Kyle Jarrow

by A.A. Cristi — January 30, 2024

After a pandemic hiatus, cult hit band Sky-Pony is returning for a live show in New York! Led by married couple Lauren Worsham (Tony nominated actress for Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) and Kyle Jarrow (Tony nominated writer for SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical), Sky-Pony will be performin

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 30, 2024

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Lilli Cooper Reveals She is Expecting Her Second Child

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 30, 2024

Lilli Cooper took to social media to share a very excitement announcement! She is expecting a baby!

World Premiere & More Set for Jackalope Theatre 16th Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 25, 2024

Jackalope Theatre announces its 16th season, including two premieres at its new home in Edgewater.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Casting For Spring Show, LAS BORINQUEÑAS

by Stephi Wild — January 25, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST), The Alfred P.

Full Cast Set for YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING, Directed by Ryan Dobrin and Premiering at HERE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 24, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, directed by Ryan Dobrin and produced by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Corsicana playwright Will Arbery.

The Huntington Announces Cast And Creative Team Of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

by A.A. Cristi — January 23, 2024

The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of John Proctor is the Villain, a bold and sharply funny new play written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Margot Bordelon.

Marga Gomez's SWIMMING WITH LESBIANS Extends Run at The Marsh Berkeley Through Late February

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

'Swimming With Lesbians' extends its run at The Marsh Berkeley.

Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.

MAIDEN VOYAGE by Cayenne Douglass to Play The Flea Theater in March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 22, 2024

Maiden Voyage by playwright Cayenne Douglass, directed by Alex Keegan, will play The Flea Theater, March 2-17.

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

by Stephi Wild — February 10, 2024

The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night.