Ben Allen News

THE COTTAGE to Make Lake Norman Premiere at Davidson Community Players

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 28, 2026

Davidson Community Players will present Sandy Rustin's comedy The Cottage at Armour Street Theatre, directed by Hanley Smith, who originated a role in the show's world premiere.

Full Cast Set for THE URMETAZOAN World Premiere At Hampstead Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 10, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has revealed the full cast for Alex Rugman's THE URMETAZOAN, a new play about two sisters confronting an unimaginable goodbye, directed by Anna Ledwich.

Nia Sioux, Abigail Isom, Cecilia Petrush and More Join MEAN GIRLS at Pittsburgh CLO

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 1, 2026

Pittsburgh CLO has revealed the cast and creative team of Mean Girls, the Broadway musical based on Tina Fey's iconic film, running at the Benedum Center as part of Pittsburgh CLO's 2026 PNC Summer of Musicals.

Cast Set for NEWSIES at Vanguard Theater This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 21, 2026

Vanguard Theater revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of Disney's Newsies, closing the company's 10th Anniversary season in Montclair, NJ, directed by Founding Artistic Director Janeece Freeman Clark.

Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 6, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.

Photos: On the Green Carpet at ROMERO & JULIET at the Greer Cabaret Theater

by Stephi Wild — February 18, 2026

The cast, creative team, families, friends, and fans of ROMERO & JULIET walked the green carpet for the new zombie rock musical’s world premiere.

Photos: ROMERO & JULIET: A Zombie Rock Musical Hits the Stage in Pittsburgh

by A.A. Cristi — February 16, 2026

ROMERO & JULIET, a zombie rock musical, completed a sold-out world premiere run at the Greer Cabaret Theater in Pittsburgh.

ROMERO & JULIET World Premiere Opens At The Greer Cabaret Theatre In February

by A.A. Cristi — December 17, 2025

Matt Kontur and Makayla Wynn will star as the titular characters in the world premiere of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET.

Actors' Equity Association Celebrates Final California Budget Agreement Including Arts Funding

by A.A. Cristi — June 26, 2025

Actors' Equity Association and California Arts Advocates released the following statements regarding the fact that California lawmakers have reached a deal on the state budget.

Actors' Equity Association Applauds CA Legislature Restoration of Cut Live Arts Funding

by A.A. Cristi — June 10, 2025

The state legislature restored a surprise budget cut from Gov.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to Matthews Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — June 6, 2025

Prepare to be transported on a thrilling voyage with Peter and the Starcatcher.

Photos: RADIANT BOY is Now Playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough

by Stephi Wild — May 23, 2025

Directed by Júlia Levai, Radiant Boy is now playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Review: RADIANT BOY, Southwark Playhouse

by Cindy Marcolina — May 24, 2025

Back in 2023, the Royal Shakespeare Company celebrated the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio with a national playwriting competition.

Guest Blog: 'Horror is One of My Favourite Genres': Playwright Nancy Netherwood on Exploring Possession and Exorcism in Her New Play RADIANT BOY

by Guest Author — May 22, 2025

Horror is one of my favourite genres, and one of cinema’s most profitable genres, but it’s still rarely attempted on stage.