Beth Lake News

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford announced the cast and creative team for their co-production of SWEENEY TODD, marking the first collaboration between the two Connecticut theater companies.

Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Founding Artistic Director Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The 90-minute physical theater work explores the art, science, and lived experience of the human body.

Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The ensemble-created work explores the art, science, and lived experience of the human body.

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through September 6, 2026. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Come from Away tells the inspiring true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. As fear and uncertainty gripped the world, the people of Gander responded with open arms.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of COME FROM AWAY, launching the 2025–26 season with performances November 12–December 28, 2025.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete casting for COME FROM AWAY, set to be presented beginning in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jean Smart took her final bow in Call Me Izzy on Sunday, commenting that the Broadway production was an 'unbelievable experience' for her. Watch a video from the closing performance!

Call Me Izzy, starring Tony Award Nominee and six-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart, says goodbye to Broadway after 18 preview and 80 regular performances at Studio 54. The venue will soon be home to Oedipus, which begins previews on October 30.

The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway has extended, with tickets now on sale through May 2026. Learn more about The Play That Goes Wrong and learn how to purchase tickets here!

What did critics think of Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical? With a score by Parton that includes some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the musical, Dolly also features a book by Parton and Emmy winner Maria S. Schlatter, direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, and choreography by Emmy winner Mandy Moore. Read all the reviews.

The first production photo from global icon Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, has just been released — and it’s giving rhinestones, heart, and pure Nashville sparkle! The world premiere bows with a sold-out first preview at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University — right in Dolly’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.

Break out your chokers and wide leg jeans - The Play That Goes Wrong is celebrating our 2,000th performance at New World Stages Y2K style! Learn more and see how to attend the celebration!

Shark Week is making its annual return to the off-Broadway comedy smash The Play That Goes Wrong! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase discounted tickets here!

Writer Jamie Wax is making his Broadway debut with Call Me Izzy, the new one-woman play starring Jean Smart. With the show now running at Studio 54, Wax stopped by CBS News to chat about the production, which has been in various stages of development for over 30 years.

Barrington Stage Company has revealed additional and creative teams for the company’s 2025 Season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets!

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome three new members of the ‘Cornley University Drama Society’. Learn more about the new cast members and about the show here!

Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart took her first Broadway bows in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy. Go inside curtain call in new photos of the star on stage!

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through August 17, 2025. Check out photos of the show's iconic star on her Broadway opening night!

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through August 17, 2025. Read the reviews here!