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BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre is a Brilliant Production of the Timeless Classic

by Marina Kennedy — December 14, 2018

'Tis the season to be merry and there's no better way than gathering friends and family to enjoy the best in entertainment.

Vineyard Theatre Names Whitney White Recipient of 2018 Susan Stroman Directing Award

by Julie Musbach — December 5, 2018

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that the 2018 Susan Stroman Directing Award will be presented to Whitney White on Sunday, December 16 at The Vineyard's 2nd annual Open House from 3-7pm.

VIDEO: Watch the Full Film HAROLD PRINCE: THE DIRECTOR'S LIFE

by Stephi Wild — November 24, 2018

Harold Prince: The Director's Life has been released online in full!

VIDEO: Harold Prince Discusses His Creative Process on PBS' BROADWAY'S BEST

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 21, 2018

Tony Award-winning director and producer Harold Prince discusses his creative process in a clip from Great Performances - Harold Prince: The Director's Life.

Vineyard Theatre Opens New Rehearsal Studio, Open House Tonight

by Julie Musbach — November 19, 2018

Vineyard Theatre announces the opening of a new rehearsal space for both Vineyard productions and industry rental.

New Theatre Centric Pilot THE REHEARSAL Wraps Principal Photography

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2018

The Rehearsal has wrapped principal photography.

McCarter Presents Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Julie Musbach — November 15, 2018

McCarter Theatre Center is proud to announce the return of A Christmas Carol, directed by Adam Immerwahr.

Photo Flash: Susan Stroman Receives the 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award

by Julie Musbach — November 15, 2018

The York Theatre Company honored Five-time Tony Award-winning musical theatre director/choreographer Susan Stroman with the 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre and Betty Cooper Wallerstein with the York Theatre Company Founders' Award at the 27th Oscar Hammerste

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the 27th Annual 27th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala!

by Monroe George — November 19, 2018

The York Theatre Company honored Five-time Tony Award-winning musical theatre director/choreographer Susan Stroman with the 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre and Betty Cooper Wallerstein with the York Theatre Company Founders' Award at the 27th Oscar Hammerstei

Photo Coverage: Inside the Cocktail Party at the Second Annual SDCF Awards

by Walter McBride — November 12, 2018

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not for profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, presented this year's Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A.

Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire Join Lineup for York Theatre Co's Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala

by Julie Musbach — November 9, 2018

The York Theatre Company has announced, today, legendary theater writers Richard Maltby, Jr.

Arkansas Rep Re-Opens With 2019 Season, Led by CHICAGO and More

by A.A. Cristi — November 13, 2018

Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the state's largest nonprofit professional theatre, is proud to announce its 2019 'Rebuild the Rep' Season.

Samantha Massell & More Will Star in Updated RAGS

by Julie Musbach — October 31, 2018

Known for its illustrious Central Chamber Series, Central Presbyterian Church (593 Park Avenue) is proud to announce the addition of its Central Theatrical Series.

Matthew Broderick to Lead Performers at York Theatre Co's Gala Honoring Susan Stroman; Sierra Boggess, Laura Osnes, Tony Yazbeck and More in Lineup

by Julie Musbach — October 29, 2018

The York Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderickwill host a company of 60 performers honoring Five-time Tony Award-winning musical theatre director/choreographer Susan Stroman (Oklahoma!; The Producers; Crazy For You; Showboat; Big, The Musical) with the 2018 Oscar Ham

Next for Stephen Schwartz - Readings of Revised RAGS and New Movie Musical

by Stephi Wild — October 28, 2018

Composer Stephen Schwartz has revealed what's next for him in his most recent newsletter for The Schwartz Scene.

Hudson's Bay Company Delivers An Epic Tale to Schools Across Canada in collaboration with Canada's History Society

by Robert Diamond — October 15, 2018

GOOD GRIEF Begins Previews Tomorrow At Vineyard Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2018

The New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo, will begin performances the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Thursday, October 11.

NYC Black Theater Network, Walk Tall Girl Productions/Black Theater Online, Vineyard Theatre Present BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS: THEY SPEAK, WHO LISTENS

by Julie Musbach — October 5, 2018

Today ChiChi Anyanwu of the NYC Black Theater Network, Marcia Pendelton, President of Walk Tall Girl Productions/Black Theater Online, and the award-winning Vineyard Theatre announced BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS: THEY SPEAK.

BWW Album Review: An Instrumental Journey with THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE Score Recording

by Amanda Prahl — September 26, 2018

The album for the new dance musical The Beast in the Jungle is not your typical cast recording.

Great Performances to Premiere AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and More of 'Broadway's Best'

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 25, 2018

Great Performances presents more of the Great White Way's brightest stars with a new "Broadway's Best" lineup premiering Fridays, November 2-23 at 9 p.