David Ives News

The USM Department of Theatre will present its first production in the newly-renovated Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater, All in the TIming, Six One-Act Plays.

Kicking off 2026, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will present Venus in Fur. Drawing inspiration from Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's 1870 Marchella Venus in Furs, Ives' provocative and dark play is an exploration of power dynamics, control, and sexuality.

Five Evenings Theater in association with New Wave Arts Theatre Collective and EventMuze present the New York premiere of BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a new play with music, beginning February 12 at West End Theater.

Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.

Watch the cast of Goodspeed's White Christmas sing 'Happy Holiday.' Based on the film of the same name, this holiday musical makes its Goodspeed debut through December 31st, 2025 at The Goodspeed.

Watch Lauren Nicole Chapman's rousing rendition of 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' from Goodspeed's production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, now on stage through  Dec 31, 2025.

Going into Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, you already know what you are in for. Most people have seen the film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, released in 1954.

Watch Britney Coleman as Betty Haynes performing 'Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me' from Broadway at Music Circus' production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The production stars Jason Gotay, Britney Coleman, Michael Starr, Keely Beirne, Nathaniel Stampley, Aniya Simone, Andrew Eckert, Gerry McIntyre, and Omari Tau, with Vicki Lewis.

Get a first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Directed by Mary Giattino, recreating original choreography by Tony Award Nominee Randy Skinner. Performances run through December 21, 2025 at The Music Hall.

Watch Aurelia Williams belt out Let Me Sing and I'm Happy' from Goodspeed's White Christmas, the final production of the 2025 season. Based on the film of the same name, this holiday musical makes its Goodspeed debut through December 28 at The Goodspeed.

What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Turner Theater?

Theatre Under The Stars will stage Irving Berlin’s White Christmas in Houston, offering audiences a new production of the musical based on the 1954 film. Check out photos of the production.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go…especially Broadway at Music Circus. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the Musical is here to warm up the holiday season through December 14th. It’s a piece with a book by David Ives and Paul Blake, and music by the prolific Irving Berlin that’s based on the 1954 movie, “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby. Linda Goodrich directs this festive take in the round, replete with recognizable Berlin hits like the titular number, “Sisters,” and “Blue Skies.”

Get a first look at Broadway at Music Circus' production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The production stars Jason Gotay, Britney Coleman, Michael Starr, Keely Beirne, Nathaniel Stampley, Aniya Simone, Andrew Eckert, Gerry McIntyre, and Omari Tau, with Vicki Lewis.

Red Bull Theater has revealed the full cast of the one-night-only, benefit performance of the beloved musical The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.

Goodspeed Musicals is celebrating holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season. The production has released an all new video of the song 'Snow'. Check out the video here!

It is a clear sign of the December holidays when the Oqunquit Playhouse brings its theatrical magic to The Music Hall in Portsmouth. In their 11th year of collaboration, the season is blessed with a festive production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical.

Based on Michael Curtiz’ 1954 Academy Award nomination film musical of the same name. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have formed a successful song-and-dance act after World War II.

Goodspeed Musicals is celebrating holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season. Watch newly released video of the production as star Omar Lopez-Cepero sings 'Count Your Blessings'

TexArts delivers a sparkling White Christmas that feels like stepping straight into a vintage snow globe. Ray De Jones charms, Maclain Dassati channels Danny Kaye with his own flair, and the ensemble dazzles with polished taps and lush harmonies. Lavish period costumes, timeless Irving Berlin tunes, and pure holiday joy. A cozy, nostalgic treat for the season.