Dave Malloy News

Read a conversation with Morley about the 1/23 concert, which weaves history about NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 between songs from the show.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sean McDermott, The History of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 and more. 

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds. The production features music & lyrics by Will Van Dyke and book & lyrics by Jeff Talbott.

In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

In PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: THE MUSICAL, Gold’s score makes it clear that this is not a mystery you simply watch. It’s a mystery you enter. The music becomes a kind of weather system that circles, shifts, and pulls the audience along.

Directed and hosted by Jarrett Winters Morley at 54 Below, The History of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will celebrate the Tony Award winning Dave Malloy musical.

Wilbury Theatre Group has added multiple performances for the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short.

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Hudson Valley Shakespeare has revealed the six plays selected for their 10th annual Community Bake-Off, following the theme of “Wired for Connection.”

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is developing a new theatrical experience based on High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Dr. Jessica B. Harris.

Heathers The Musical announces cast changes, including Kuhoo Verma as Veronica. Discover the latest updates and performance details!

Crow’s Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre, and The Musical Stage Company have announced a ninth-week extension of Octet, Dave Malloy’s acclaimed a cappella chamber musical exploring how technology shapes human connection.

Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team of the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy. Learn more here!

Hudson Valley Shakespeare wisll present their 10th annual Community Bake-Off, following the theme of “Wired for Connection,” with ingredients selected by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy.

Conductor/Music Director Emily Marshall and Associate Conductor Heidi Joosten are set to join the U.S. leg of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour. Kicking off Sunday, September 14 in Iowa City, the tour will head to more than 70 cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and many more.

Through eight characters gathered in a church basement for a weekly support group, it asks us to face our own uneasy relationship with the internet—our dependence, our compulsions, our quiet addictions.

Pioneer Theatre Company will present a developmental reading in advance of its upcoming world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds by Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott. Learn more!

With the Harry Potter show now in production in the UK, we have put together a guide to the stage performers assembled for this new series, from two-time Tony winner John Lithgow to Arabella Stanton.

Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of the above-the-title placement is a complex one, and it seems to becoming a more and more common trend recently for shows, particularly star-driven revivals, to not do a second casting, even if they are financially successful.