Christopher News

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company raises the curtain on the second production of its 2024 season, Disney’s “Newsies,” playing at Auburn’s Merry-Go-Round Playhouse through July 27th. See photos from the show. 

New Jewish Theatre will present Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11. See photos of the show's stars. 

Tradition. How do we know when to let go and embrace the future? That’s the question at the heart of the latest triumph at Broadway at Music Circus. Beloved classic Fiddler on the Roof has itself become a tradition for theatre lovers worldwide. It was a favorite of mine as a child, and continues to be many years later. Fiddler on the Roof was an instant hit when it opened on Broadway sixty years ago, winning nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It has inspired parodies, television shows, movies, and music. It opened in Sacramento on Tuesday night to an enthusiastic audience eager for its themes of love, family, and resilience.

Original Broadway cast member Alyssa Fox will join the Frozen North American tour as Elsa. Fox on Friday, August 2 at First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, WA. She will close out the tour when the production wraps up in September.

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY from July 19-28, featuring music from HAIRSPRAY songwriters and classic film hits. Join Charlie and friends on a magical adventure.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical spectacular, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Hello, Dolly! is now in performances at The London Palladium for a strictly limited 10-week season led by multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning Imelda Staunton as meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi. Check out a first photos of the cast in action here!

Currently touring across North America, FROZEN has finally reached Vancouver, BC with a run at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from July 9th to 21st. Featuring the well-known songs from the first FROZEN movie with a few dozen new numbers, the show was absolutely enchanting and filled to the brim with that indescribable “Disney magic.” 

Acclaimed actress Bo Petersen is returning to the South African stage for her first full run of a production in 7 years. PIECES OF ME is an autobiographical one-woman show that explores her family history. Joining her on stage for this run at the Baxter is her cousin and musician Christopher Petersen. Christopher chatted to us about the production and his role in scoring it.

The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a visually stunning explosion of color. Director John Tartaglia, his actors and technical teams collaborate to tell a memorable story that feels more animated movie than live musical theater. It is Tartaglia’s vision and leadership, the enthusiasm and vocal performance of his talented cast, and the vibrant effervescence of the set, costumes/wigs, choreography, puppets, lighting, video projections, sound, and music that make this an exuberant production.  

Since making his Broadway debut in 1959, The Sound of Music (A Novica Rebelde) has become a singular phenomenon. No other show has achieved such a lasting trajectory of success as one of this musical, inspired by the true love story between a young novice and a widowed captain, father of seven.

The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Out of the Box Theatrics will present the world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn (Playwright: Nora Highland, Conversations with the Other Side; Actor, TV: “American Horror Story,” “Succession”), directed by Knud Adams (Off-Broadway: Primary Trust, English). See photos from the show.

The Shawnee Playhouse celebrates its 45th season with CABARET, running from July 19th to August 11th, 2024.

SoHo Playhouse will present a special double bill this summer of The Village! A Disco Daydream and David’s Friend. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University opened its 2024 season on July 5. Get a first look at photos below!

Goodman Theatre has revealed four distinguished actors in three upcoming productions in the 2024/2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Watch Imelda Staunton and the cast of the West End's Hello, Dolly! take their bows during previews!

Watch as Christopher Ashley and Eric Keen-Louie talk about La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere production of Derecho, by Noelle Viñas, directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, in this all-new video.

Apple TV+ has unveiled the premiere date for season two of its Emmy Award-winning and globally celebrated workplace thriller “Severance,” and shared a sneak peek showcasing what’s in store for the highly anticipated second season.