Christopher News

Michael Tilson Thomas has withdrawn from the National Symphony Orchestra's upcoming program due to health reasons. Ken-David Masur will replace him in his debut with a new program to be announced.

La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the full cast of Tennessee Williams's 'The Night of the Iguana' directed by Emily Mann.

Baltimore Center Stage and ArtsCentric bring a fresh and enchanting production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella to audiences, with a new setting in Africa and a modern twist on the magical transformation.

Westport Country Playhouse will present 'Theatre People,' a comedy script in hand playreading. Cast includes Shereen Ahmed, Erin Noel Grennan, Beth Leavel, John Rapson, Rodolfo Soto, and Lee Wilkof.

Lantern Theater Company will continue its 30th anniversary season with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage's dramatic gem, Crumbs from the Table of Joy. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Washington National Opera will present 'The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me,' a family opera retelling the Nativity story. Don't miss this enchanting production at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater from December 8-10.

Harmony, the original musical  with music by Barry Manilow and book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman, is finally making its long-awaited Broadway premiere! Learn more about Harmony's long journey to the Broadway stage here!

Chatham Playhouse presents Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl. Fifty years into their marriage, Bill and Nancy want a divorce. While they seem unfazed by the decision, their two adult sons are shaken to the core, forced to reexamine everything they thought they knew about their parents’ outwardly happy lives. As the family grapples with their new reality, each must reckon with their own imperfect past and how their collective love for each other might express itself in new and unlikely forms.

The Joyce presents 'Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes' featuring Lucinda Childs, Justin Peck, Chanon Judston, Leonardo Sandova, and more.

Explore the Coolidge Corner Theatre's 'Big Screen Debuts' series, featuring the first feature films of renowned directors such as The Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Barry Jenkins, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, and Satyajit Ray. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the early works of these iconic filmmakers at the newly-expanded Coolidge theater.

The Shaw Festival's holiday shows, including Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, are set to light up the season starting on November 5. Don't miss out on the festive playbill!

AXIS Theatre Company will present 'SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID,' an interactive play adapted from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will perform a solo organ recital at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton, Canada on November 21, 2023. Presented by Live at Winspear in their 'Vital Organs' series, Jacobs will perform works by Bach and Liszt. General admission tickets are available on the Winspear Centre's website. Don't miss this internationally celebrated organist in action!

The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) announced earlier this week the 18 artists from across the U.S. and around the globe selected by an APAP panel to pitch their new work at the annual UP NEXT!

Tickets are now on sale to catch Academy Award®, Tony Award®, and two-time Olivier Award winner Eddie Redmayne as ‘The Emcee’ and Gayle Rankin as the toast of Mayfair ‘Sally Bowles,’ in the visionary new production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Plus, check out all new photos of the two stars!

Tracie Bennett to portray Tallulah Bankhead in industry readings of 'The Code' - a new play by Michael McKeever. Christopher Renshaw directs.Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of The Code, a new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband, Mr. Parker).

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is based on the 1993 movie that starred the late Robin Williams, Sally Fields, and Pierce Bronsonm but adds layers to smaller characters as well as 22 Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick-penned songs, and a host of dance numbers.

A magical winter wonderland comes to life as The 5th Avenue Theatre welcomes Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to the Seattle stage. This heartwarming holiday musical combines unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and a snowfall during every performance. Don't miss this enchanting tale from November 25 - December 24, 2023.

Vertigo Theatre presents SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer, a thrilling game of cat and mouse. Famed mystery novelist Andrew Wyke lures his wife's lover into a robbery scheme, setting off a chain of events that keeps audiences guessing. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning play filled with fun, humor, and mystery.