Christopher Dimond News

Cast Set For Village Theatre's 23rd Annual Festival Of New Musicals

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2026

Village Theatre has announced the casting for the 23rd annual Festival of New Musicals, which takes place this August.

New Plays From Lucas Hnath, Justin Peck, and More Headline Atlantic Theater Company 2026-27 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2026

Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring four world premiere works and an Atlantic for Kids New York premiere musical.

JUDGE JACKIE: DISORDER IN THE COURT To Perform In Manchester

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 17, 2026

Side by Side Productions will present the rarely staged Kooman and Dimond musical JUDGE JACKIE: DISORDER IN THE COURT at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, following an unconventional judge navigating courtroom chaos.

Village Theatre Will Present 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals With Four New Shows

by A.A. Cristi — May 14, 2026

Village Theatre announced four new musicals selected for its Festival of New Musicals in Issaquah, WA, including WIDOWS, LOVE IS DEAD, JET CITY IMPROV PRESENTS: AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL!, and LET ME FLY.

Stage Door Foundation Launches NEW NEXT NOW for Musical Development

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2026

The Stage Door Foundation revealed the artists and productions who will debut NEW NEXT NOW, a ground-breaking pipeline for the development of new musicals.

Free Readings of New Musical and New Play Tipping Point Theatre

by Stephi Wild — December 30, 2025

Beginning next week, Tipping Point Theatre (TPT) in Downtown Northville will present free readings of a new play and new musical as part of its 2026 IN THE WORKS developmental theatre series.

Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards

by A.A. Cristi — December 3, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour.

Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 3, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.

Cast Set For the Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize Concert

by Stephi Wild — October 30, 2025

Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe in partnership with PW Productions have announced the star-studded cast that will appear at this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize.

FINN is Coming to NAMT Festival of New Musicals Following Kennedy Center Cancellation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 10, 2025

Following the cancellation of its Kennedy Center-produced tour, the children's musical Finn will be presented at NAMT's 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals.

Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards

by Joshua Wright — May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.

Cancelled Children's Musical FINN Returns To Washington DC For WorldPride

by A.A. Cristi — May 12, 2025

Monumental Theatre Company has announced an all-ages concert reading of the Helen Hayes-nominated children's musical FINN.

Theater Alliance to Present WORLDPRIDE ARTS HUB Featuring Performances and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 7, 2025

In celebration of WorldPride DC 2025, Theater Alliance will present WorldPride Arts Hub, two weeks of dynamic and inclusive events including vibrant performances, participatory community gatherings, and visual art installations.

The South Carolina New Play Festival Sets 2025 Season with New Works by Aurin Squire & More

by Josh Sharpe — April 14, 2025

The South Carolina New Play Festival has unveiled its season lineup for 2025.

Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James & More in FINN Benefit Concert

by Nicole Rosky — March 18, 2025

Stars in the House just commemorated its fifth anniversary with a very special live, and of course livestreamed, show, teaming up with FINN creators Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond to present a star-studded one-night-only concert performance of FINN.