Christopher News

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST)  has announced the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, this production comes to the stage in a US premiere production directed by Paul Hart, July 19–September 1, 2024 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.

PCPA has announced the lineup for its Summer Season 60, from June 13th through September 8th, 2024, at Solvang Festival Theater and Marian Theatre in Santa Maria.

Broadway Dreams has kicked off its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour “Broadway Dreams Goes POP” and is currently making Broadway dreams come true in Atlanta, GA through Friday, June 7, 2024.

Adam Sank will present Blue Comedy: A Night of Standup to Support Democracy on Sunday, July 7, at 7:30PM at Upstairs at the Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014.

Christopher Rountree — the 3-time GRAMMY-nominated composer, conductor, and band leader best known as the Founder and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles new music collective Wild Up — has shared 'Pulpit,' the latest preview from 3 BPM, his debut album as a composer out July 12. Listen to the track now!

Christian St. Croix received the 2024 Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award, honoring playwrights who have forged their own paths and taken artistic risks, with finalists Aimee Chou and Robert Alexander Wray. Learn more about St. Croix and about the award.

BroadwayWorld has learned that Irene Sankoff, co-writer of Come From Away with her husband David Hein, will star in a replica production of the musical in Ottawa this summer when the Canadian production reopens there ahead of its return to Toronto. 

Out of the Box Theatrics has announced the cast and creative team for the company’s world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn.

Based on Khaled Hosseini's international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption.

The Devil Wears Prada has announced additional casting for its upcoming production. Learn more here!

The cast has been announced for the new Canadian production of the multi-award-winning global sensation Come From Away.

Richmond Shakespeare has announced its 26th season lineup of classic and contemporary plays and musicals. Season 26 will include Lord of the Flies, The Father, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cyrano De Bergerac, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.

Shitzprobe, the revolutionary improvisational musical theatre experience, is thrilled to announce its star-studded lineup of special Broadway guest stars for the culmination of its season at the newly renovated Asylum NYC. Setting the stage for an evening of unparalleled creativity and spontaneity, Shitzprobe invites audiences to witness these acclaimed performers 'throw away the script' and craft a musical on the spot for their very first time.

Watch as Arden Theatre's Once on This Island Director Amina Robinson and Assistant Director Mariah Ghant share clips from the show and reveal what it takes to develop a musical's look and feel.

Lovers of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, Michael Connelly, and of course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will be absolutely delighted by this fiendish period mystery starring everyone’s favorite sleuth and cocaine addict.

The Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present MARY POPPINS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL in July. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Renowned bassoonist Rebekah Heller and 10 top bassoonists will present three world premieres by Steve Reich, Julius Eastman, and Fay Victor. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Additional guest artists will join the Dance Lab Choreography Symposium, featuring a diverse lineup of talent and innovative dance performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

New York City Ballet has announced that David Gabriel, Alec Knight, and Jules Mabie have been promoted to Soloist.  The promotions were made on Saturday, June 1 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, following the Company’s matinee performance of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.