Bobbie Olsen News

Riverside Theatre invites audiences to fall in love under the northern lights with Almost, Maine, the whimsical and heartfelt romantic comedy by John Cariani. Learn more here!

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for its 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Now in its 28th year, the program supports the development of new theatrical work through free, rehearsed readings.

 Riverside Theatre will continue its season with Mauritius, a razor-sharp, suspenseful drama by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Theresa Rebeck. Learn more about the production here!

The Sharon Playhouse will present a special one-night-only staged reading of Charles Busch’s cult camp classic Die Mommie Die! on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in The Bobbie Olsen Theater.

Riverside Theatre has announced the next production of the 2024-2025 Waxlax Stage season, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. Every Brilliant Thing, part of the Bobbie Olsen Series on the Waxlax Stage, plays Riverside Theatre from March 25 – April 13, 2025.

Riverside Theatre has revealed the first production of the 2024-2025 Waxlax Stage season, Terrence McNally’s Master Class starring Tony Award-winning actress Karen Ziemba. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Sharon Playhouse, the historic arts and entertainment venue in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut has announced casting for the 2024 season. 

Riverside Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 Season of productions. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Riverside Theatre will present the mind-bending thriller by Steven Dietz, Yankee Tavern. Part of the Bobbie Olsen Series on the Waxlax Stage, Yankee Tavern performs at Riverside Theatre from March 19 – April 7, 2024. 

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Riverside Theatre presents the multi-award-winning, international hit musical Kinky Boots. Don't miss this Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning production.

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, presents the heart-warming and often hilarious new comedy by Carey Crim, Morning After Grace.

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell,  Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, and Director of Special Initiatives/CFO Patti Rooney, celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the musical spectacular, 42nd Street.

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell, Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses and Director of Special Initiatives/CFO Patti Rooney, presents David Mamet’s award-winning drama, Oleanna.

Manhattan Theatre Club held its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 23 at Cipriani 42nd Street honoring Bobbie Olsen, a former member of Manhattan Theatre Club's Board of Directors. The Gala featured performances by the casts of many of the most acclaimed musicals on Broadway including Company, Girl From the North Country, MJ, Mrs. Doubtfire, Paradise Square, Six, Tina and more.

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 23 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street) honoring Bobbie Olsen, a former member of Manhattan Theatre Club's Board of Directors.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced a robust slate of playwright commissions through Manhattan Theatre Club's new partnership with the Edgerton Foundation, as well as a new round of commissions supported by ongoing partnerships with Bobbie Olsen and other donors.

Today (December 15) in live streaming: The Creative Coalition Powertalk Dinner, Road to the North Country, and so much more!

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced programming for MTC Virtual Theatre, set to continue online through the end of 2020 and beyond. While physical stages remain dark across America, Manhattan Theatre Club invites audiences to gather virtually as a community and find connection and entertainment through a series of virtual theatrical experiences.

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, presents a Jerry Herman classic and one of Broadway's great musicals, La Cage aux Folles. Sponsored by Ted & Dawn Michael and The O'Haire Group a?" Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and presented by Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, La Cage aux Folles performs on the Stark Stage from March 10-29, 2020.