Bill Mitchell News

Full Cast Set For TRISTAN & YSEULT UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 28, 2026

The Emma Rice Company has announced full casting for Rice's adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which will embark on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath.

Review: UTOPIAS at Kindling Arts Festival

by Catherine Burford — July 28, 2026

For nine years, the Kindling Arts Festival has been bringing audiences together by giving local artists the chance to display their creativity.

Review: Short North Stage's COME FROM AWAY at Garden Theatre

by Paul Batterson — January 25, 2026

What did our critic think of SHORT NORTH STAGE'S COME FROM AWAY at Garden Theatre?

BWW Previews: Jamie deRoy & Friends Holiday Show: Part 1 Airs Sunday, December 20

by Stephen Mosher — December 19, 2020

Multiple Tony Award recipient Jamie deRoy continues programming for the holidays with a two-part holiday special.

Theatres in Maine Begin to Make Plans For Reopening Safely

by Stephi Wild — August 31, 2020

Theatres in Maine are struggling to reopen with current social distancing guidelines, which limit indoor gatherings to 50 attendees due to the health crisis.

BWW Review: DAVE, A World Premiere Musical at Arena Stage - Looks Like It is Destined for Broadway

by Charles Shubow — August 9, 2018

Wonderful cast directed by Tina Landau is a nice diversion from presidential politics.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On DAVE at Arena Stage; Updating Live!

by Alan Henry — July 30, 2018

Dave, new musical, is now on stage at Arena Stage.

BWW Review: Optimism Abounds in World Premiere of DAVE at Arena Stage

by Jennifer Perry — July 29, 2018

'Dave' is a really fun show with a strong cast.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of DAVE in DC

by Rebecca Russo — July 29, 2018

From a Tony and Pulitzer Prize award-winning creative team comes the world-premiere musical comedy DAVE, adapted from the Oscar-nominated film.

Photo Flash: Drew Gehling, Mamie Parris, Tina Landau and More Celebrate Opening Night of DAVE at Arena Stage

by A.A. Cristi — July 27, 2018

Arena Stage presents the world premiere of the new musical Dave.

Photo Flash: First Look at Drew Gehling and the Cast of DAVE at Arena Stage

by Julie Musbach — July 20, 2018

Arena Stage presents the new musical Dave, get a first look below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Drew Gehling and the Cast of DAVE

by Julie Musbach — June 12, 2018

Arena Stage is preparing for the world premiere of a new musical Dave.

Douglas Sills Joins DAVE the Musical at Arena Stage

by Alan Henry — June 12, 2018

BroadwayWorld has learned Douglas Sills will play Chief of Staff Bob Alexander in the new musical DAVE, premiering at Arena Stage this summer!

Mamie Parris, Josh Breckenridge, and More Join Drew Gehling in DAVE at Arena Stage

by Julie Musbach — May 4, 2018

Arena Stage announces the full cast and creative team for Dave.

Brief 3/28: SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL Begins Previews Tonight, and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 28, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical begins previews on Broadway tonight, and more!

Drew Gehling To Lead Tina Landau Directed DAVE Musical At Arena Stage

by Alan Henry — March 27, 2018

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces Drew Gehling (Waitress, Jersey Boys) will play both President Bill Mitchell and the title role in DAVE, the world-premiere musical debuting this summer, based on the blockbuster Academy Award-nominated comedy.