Godwin News

Carrie Cracknell (Julie, The Deep Blue Sea) directs Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath, now open at the National Theatre.

Now onstage at The National Theatre is a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, based on the novel by John Steinbeck, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Check out photos of the cast in action!

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of the first show of 24/25 Season, William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin.

Ahead of their anticipated sophomore release with New West Records this Friday, 49 Winchester has announced an expanded fall tour with eight additional stops in Mississippi, Louisiana, Connecticut, New York, and more.

Alabama-born country crooner Kashus Culpepper hits the road again this fall, with his second headlining run, The Howlin' Under The Harvest Moon Tour. He will be joined by buzzy newcomers Coleman Jennings, Anna Graves, and Alex Lambert across select dates of the 11-stop nationwide run.

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Actors include Tony Award winners, current Broadway stars, and Royal Shakespeare Company members. Take a look here to find out which stars you may recognize from the theatre, including Gayle Rankin, Sir Simon Russell Beale, Eve Best, and more.

South Pasadena Theatre Workshop has announced the dynamic staging of The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and based on the celebrated Alfred Hitchcock film. This comedic parody play features an ensemble of five LA-based actors and runs from July 31 to September 1st.

Experience the French Revolution with a comedic twist in Eric Jensen's adaptation of SCARLET PIMPERNEL at the Draper Historic Playhouse, running from August 2 to 31. Directed by Jensen and Chris Kennedy.

Country superstar Luke Combs will perform back-to-back shows at Washington State’s legendary Gorge Amphitheatre on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5. The shows are set to feature special guests Parker McCollum, Wyatt Flores and Ray Fulcher.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running at Birdland July 1st - July 14th.

Alley’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, is set to return this season! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

STAGES St. Louis has announced the full cast of their 2024 production of Disney’s NEWSIES, performing July 26- August 25 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The show will be led by Daniel Marconi as Jack Kelly and Taylor Quick as Katherine. St. Louis’ Matthew Cox will be making his STAGES St. Louis Debut when he takes on the role of Crutchie.   Steve Bebout, immediately off of his St. Louis Theatre Circle win as Best Director of a Comedy for last year’s hit show CLUE, will return to STAGES to direct Disney’s NEWSIES. Bebout’s CLUE set box office records as the best-selling production in the history of STAGES St. Louis. Choreography will be created by STAGES newcomer, Lindsay Joy Lancaster. 

Casting has been announced for Play On!, a co-production with Talawa Theatre Company, that will open at the Belgrade Theatre 23 September – 5 October, with a national press night on Thursday 26 September, ahead of a UK tour.  

Lauren O’Brien’s award-winning solo show LOLO’S BOYFRIEND SHOW returns to NYC with 4 performances at Playhouse 46 from July 5-14.

Alley Theatre will begin its 78th season with Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The cast has been announced for the UK premiere of Play On!, the jazz-fuelled, Twelfth Night-inspired musical that will tour the UK from September 2024 – February 2025, including a winter run at Lyric Hammersmith. 

The audience I saw DIAL M FOR MURDER with roared to their feet after all was said and done. This is a charming production with plenty of technical eye candy and sublime campy takes on characters. These kinds of shows fit what THE ALLEY THEATRE does best: entertain and thrill us with a summer mystery. Everyone is set to have a marvelously good time.

Austin-based singer/songwriter Jesse Daniel releases his new LP Countin’ The Miles. Born from his commitment to country music and a country way of living, much of the album was inspired by the battlecry he’s spent years hearing from fans — “Jesse Daniel plays my kind of country.” Listen to the new LP!

Country superstar Luke Combs will release his new full-length album, Fathers & Sons, June 14 on Columbia Nashville. A collection of 12 poignant tracks, Fathers & Sons was recorded entirely live and features Combs most personal songwriting to date, as he reflects on his own experiences being a dad to his two sons. Ahead of the-first-of-its-kind album release, the new song, “The Man He Sees In Me,” written by Combs and Josh Phillips, is out now. Listen to the new song!