East West Players has extended its revival of the acclaimed Tony-nominated musical Pacific Overtures. This production of Pacific Overtures continues the theater’s long-standing relationship with the work of Stephen Sondheim. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater announced the cast for SUMO 相撲, featuring a diverse ensemble of performers. The production explores themes of tradition and identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.
Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.
Over 25 artists will appear live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage. Selections from 8 new musicals developed this year in Rhinebeck will be presented.
Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Kentucky Performing Arts and Louisville Public Media will present Taikoproject.
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series will present two new works-in-progress by iconoclastic writer/performer Sandra Tsing Loh.
Pittsburgh Public Theater will present the new speaker series, MAKING ART WORK, featuring industry leaders. The series aims to inspire and transform regional theater through idea exchange. Learn how to attend.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that 4-time Tony Award-nominee Judy Kuhn and Adam Chanler-Berat will host their annual fundraising gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 18 at 6:30pm.
East West Players announced the cast for the upcoming production of PACIFIC OVERTURES, set to return to the stage. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing this classic musical to life.
The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Wednesday, October 9th at 9:30 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC’s best musical theatre talent each month in a new cabaret series - Gotta Sing.
Red Theater revealed its 24/25 season at The Edge Off Broadway with two shows exploring the limits of our bodies and the forward march of time. The season opens with the world premiere of Hanna Kime’s DOGS, directed by Becca Holloway, running November 1-24, 2024. Learn more about the season!
The August Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee A. Tonouchi for his piece Need for Speed. Lee A. Tonouchi a.k.a. 'Da Pidgin Guerrilla' had couple few plays produce befo by Kumu Kahua Theatre. His play Oriental Faddah and Son ran at Paliku Theatre.
Jaime Barcelon is set to perform live at The Gardenia, showcasing his vocal talents in an intimate setting. Don't miss this special event featuring a range of musical selections.
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.
As previously announced, Carolee Carmello will lead the cast of the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, which kicks off next month. Learn more about the full cast here!
The cast of the John W. Engeman Theater's production of Legally Blonde had a special surprise last week when Original Broadway Cast Member Orfeh made the trip out to Long Island to see the show. Following the performance, Orfeh met the company on stage where they sang out a special version of 'Ireland' - the number she created for the original production. Check out the video!
In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.
Pioneer Theatre Company has appointed Adrian Budhu as the new Managing Director. Learn more about the position and the company.
