Doug Wright News

Watch Ana Villafañe as Lola, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage performing 'Two Lost Souls.'

Watch a video of Damn Yankees starring Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe),

DIY Musical Theatre and Chromolume Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID will open on October 3 at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles, running until October 12.

Now running at Arena Stage is a revival of Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025, in the Fichandler Theater. Check out a first look at the star-studded cast in action!

See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!

What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Fichandler Stage?

A new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees is now playing at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room with Co-Adaptors Will Power and Doug Wright here!

Chicago's About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center will present SAY GAY PLAYS. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to purchase tickets here!

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present a new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees, running September 9 through November 9, 2025, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room!

Quentin Earl Darrington, who stars as Joe Boyd in Arena Stage’s upcoming production of Damn Yankees, performed the National Anthem at Nationals Park on August 15, 2025, ahead of the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies game. Watch the video!

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

92NY has revealed the 2025–2026 Theater for Young Audiences season, beginning September 14 with RED RIDING HOOD. The season will include nine productions—the most ever for the program—featuring returning originals, new works, and beloved revivals such as Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Little Women.

 At their annual gala fundraiser, the Provincetown Theater in Provincetown, MA will present the four 2025 Provincetown Theater Impact Awards during a festive celebration at the historic Provincetown Monument.

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Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed Playwright and Educator Chisa Hutchinson and more will be honored at the organization’s annual Gala on October 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more!

The Tank has revealed their Fall 2025 Core Productions. The fall season will begin in September with Holes in the Shape of My Father, written and performed by Savon Bartley. See the full season here!

Arena Stage has revealed the cast for their revival of Damn Yankees, starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

On Friday, July 25th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal show put on by Musicals at Richter, outdoors in Danbury, CT. THE LITTLE MERMAID, the musical, is based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney animated movie.

Emmy Award-nominated actor Michael Urie will host Tectonic Theater Project's annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, which will honor Uzo Aduba with The Jane Fonda Award. Learn more here!

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 41st season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, will continue its summer offerings with 'Disney's The Little Mermaid.'