Christopher Dimond News

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.

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. 

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. Go inside the event in new photos.

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.

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.

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. Learn more here!

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.

Monumental Theatre Company has announced an all-ages concert reading of the Helen Hayes-nominated children's musical FINN. FINN runs 65 minutes and is suitable for all sharks, fish, friends, and families.

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. Learn how to attend.

The South Carolina New Play Festival has unveiled its season lineup for 2025. The 4th annual festival will take place over four days, transforming Greenville, South Carolina into a hub of theatrical innovation from Thursday, August 7- Sunday, August 10.

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. Check out photos from the concert here!

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson teamed up with FINN creators Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond to present a one-night-only performance that also celebrated the fifth anniversary of Stars in the House. Watch the full show here!

The recent upheaval at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, following President Donald Trump's self-appointment as chairman, has sent shockwaves through the arts community. This unprecedented move has led to significant administrative changes, program cancellations, and a broader debate about the intersection of politics and cultural institutions.

Michael Urie, Charlotte D’Amboise, Nina West, Peppermint, Adam Pascal, Brenda Braxton, and Zachary Noah Piser have joined the star-studded cast of the special performance of FINN taking place on Monday, March 17.

A special performance of Finn is coming to the Town Hall in New York City next month, presented by Stars in the House. Finn was originally set to be performed at the Kennedy Center but was recently cancelled.

The Dramatists Guild has released a statement expressing outrage at the Kennedy Center's cancelation of the upcoming tour of the family musical, Finn.

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. have responded to The Kennedy Center's recent cancelation of their concert with the National Symphony Orchestra, 'A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride.'

The Kennedy Center recently canceled the tour of the new children's musical 'Finn,' composed by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond, following an administrative overhaul led by the Trump administration. This cancellation has sparked outrage from the Dramatists Guild of America, who are concerned about the implications for arts funding and freedom of expression.

Creators of the new children's musical Finn, Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond, announced on Instagram that the upcoming Kennedy Center-produced tour has been canceled. NCaow the show's cast is reacting to the news on social media. 

Amidst administrative shifts, the Kennedy Center has deleted the National Symphony Orchestra's WorldPride 2025 concert from its listings, raising concerns about the impact of the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ cultural events.