Goodspeed Opera House News

Penguin Rep Theatre To Present Reading Of TAKE ME AMERICA In New York City

by A.A. Cristi — February 4, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of the new musical Take Me America on February 13, 2026, at Studios 353 in New York City.

Interview: DEBBIE GRAVITTE of BIG BAND BROADWAY at Westport Country Playhouse

by Sherry Shameer Cohen — January 25, 2026

If you love Broadway songs and Big Band music, you’re in for an amazing time with “Big Band Broadway,” starring Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte at the Westport Country Playhouse for five performances.

Playhouse on Park Unveils Cast of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Debut

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2026

Playhouse on Park has announced the cast for its upcoming production of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!, set to open next week.

Video: 'Snow' From Goodspeed's WHITE CHRISTMAS

by Stephi Wild — December 8, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals is celebrating holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season.

Spencer Stanley to Present BLUEPRINTS at The Green Room 42

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 26, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Spencer Stanley in Blueprints.

Mamie Parris and More to Star in RAGTIME at Arizona Musicfest

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 6, 2025

Arizona Musicfest, a leading arts and cultural destination in the Valley, will present its second musical theater collaboration with the Herberger Theater Center, featuring Ragtime.

Klea Blackhurst to Present EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW at Chelsea Table + Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 28, 2025

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in the final event of the second annual edition of “The Box Set,” the fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows.

Meet the Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK), Now Playing on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2025

Performances begin November 1, for the Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — November 30, 2025

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Comes to Open Stage Next Month

by Stephi Wild — October 24, 2025

Open Stage will host the Pennsylvania premiere of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, a heartwarming live stage musical based on the 1977 Jim Henson holiday television special and the illustrated book by Russell and Lillian Hoban.

Cast Set For Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Actors Theatre of Indiana

by Stephi Wild — October 14, 2025

Actors Theatre of Indiana will perform Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN October 24 - November 9.

Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch to Bring A SWINGING CHRISTMAS Back To Quincy, MA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 11, 2025

JM Productions of Quincy, MA will welcome back three powerhouse New York City performers, Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch, for an encore performance of their holiday celebration, 'A Swinging Christmas'.

Meet the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Now Playing on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles.

Philip Officer Releases New Single 'I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 3, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released the new single from You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer.

Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman

by Stephi Wild — August 26, 2025

Broadway favorite Daniel Reichard is bringing nostalgic joy to the newly remodeled Laurie Beechman Theatre in Hello, Neighbor: Songs We Grew Up To for a Grown-Up World.

Listen: Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Available Now

by Josh Sharpe — August 22, 2025

Songs By An Immigrant Vol.

Video: How Well Does Gavin Lee Remember His Old Lines?

by Joey Mervis — August 23, 2025

We know him as Squidward, Bert, Scar, and more- but how well does Gavin Lee know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines.