Chase Kniffen News

Cast and Creative Team Set for ASTRONAUTS WANTED at The Tank

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2025

The Tank has revealed the cast and the creative team for Astronauts Wanted, a Spring 2025 Core Production by Heloise Wilson.

The Tank Reveals Spring 2025 Core Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 16, 2024

The Tank will has revealed their Spring 2025 Core Productions.

Photos: WATCHER IN THE WOODS: A New Musical Opens At Urbanstages

by A.A. Cristi — September 13, 2024

Watcher in the Woods: a new musical opened a showcase production last night, September 12, at Urbanstages (259 West 30th Street) Based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall, the show is written by Douglas Thompson (Book & Lyrics) and Johanna Telander (Score).

Jackie Hoffman & More Join the Cast of WATCHER IN THE WOODS Showcase Production

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 26, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS.

Sophia Manicone, Natalie Toro and More Will Star in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Showcase Production

by Nicole Rosky — August 15, 2024

Producers announced a fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS, music & orchestrations by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, music direction by Brian Walters, directed by Chase Kniffen, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randal

Pace University's Actors Studio Drama School MFA Class Of 2022 Announces Seven-week Repertory Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 24, 2022

Pace University's Actors Studio Drama School (ASDS) Master of Fine Arts Program today announced the final repertory season of the academic year; a seven-week layout of inspiring, collaborative performances, the culmination of the three-year training of the acting, directing, and playwriting cohort,

Meet the Students of Next on Stage: Bridget Sindelar Remembers Her First Show and the Theater Educator Who Supported Her

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — May 25, 2021

Contestant Bridget Sindelar shares more about her charity, a fond memory from a past production, and a theater educator that had an impact on her!

BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO VIOLET at Cadence Theatre Company In Partnership With Virginia Rep

by Susan Haubenstock — June 23, 2020

A spectacular small musical I adored, and a spectacular big one I missed.

BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO SPRING AWAKENING at Virginia Repertory Theatre

by Susan Haubenstock — June 4, 2020

I love that Virginia Rep had the guts to produce 'Spring Awakening' in 2012.

BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO THE FULL MONTY AND DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Barksdale And Virginia Rep

by Susan Haubenstock — June 4, 2020

The two Richmond productions of David Yazbek's musicals made outstanding memories.

BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO RAGTIME IN CONCERT at Stage 1 At The Cultural Arts Center At Glen Allen

by Susan Haubenstock — May 18, 2020

Before Stage 1 Theatre Company opened in Mechanicsville, they put on a blockbuster convert performance of 'Ragtime' that lives on in memory.

BWW Feature: A mash note to OLYMPUS ON MY MIND 2002 at Barksdale Theatre

by Susan Haubenstock — May 4, 2020

Haubenstock's COVID-19 pastime is reminiscing about her favorite shows of the past 18 years, more or less

BWW Review: Whimsical and Winsome, Virginia Repertory Theatre's Production of MARY POPPINS is a Holiday Best Bet for Families

by Jeremy Bustin — December 7, 2017

Everyone's favorite Nanny has landed, with 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' magic in tow, at Virginia Repertory Theatre.