George Abbott News

Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, announced the recipients of this year's prestigious George Abbott Award.

Tom Hanks will star in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, which he wrote with James Glossman, based on short stories written by Hanks. The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company's 2025-2026 season inviting audiences to root for the underdog with the satirical hit Urinetown, plus more.

Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have just announced the company’s diamond anniversary season. We have all of the details here!

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced the three young winners of the 2025 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships.

Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

James Monroe Iglehart will host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event here.

Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 73rd season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door Stage beginning July 11, 2025.   Season tickets for the 2025-2026 season are now available for current subscribers.

The 48th annual Carbonell Awards ceremony will be held in November at the University Theatre on the Boca Raton Campus of Florida Atlantic University. Learn more here!

The “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala will take place March 31, 2025, at City Winery in New York City, honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.

Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!

See photos from inside rehearsal for Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show, directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis. The show is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that South Florida theatre critic Christine Dolen has passed away. Dolen served as the Miami Herald’s theater critic from 1979 to 2015. 

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show is directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theatre & Arts Honors, today reminded college-bound high school students that the nonprofit organization is now accepting applications for its 2025 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships.

Madison Opera livens up winter with its first production of María de Buenos Aires, a tango opera by the  legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. A dark, surreal story told through song, poetry, and dance, María de  Buenos Aires will have performances on January 31 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2:30pm in the Capitol Theater.  

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a special one-night event Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander, hosted by Alan Cumming. Learn more here!

Guild Hall has announced that award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman will assume the role of President of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts, with standing president, artist Eric Fischl, stepping down after a long and impactful tenure. 

Greasepaint Theatre will present the family favorite, ELF JR in December. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.