Helen Hayes News

New Art City Theatre is Accepting Submissions of New Original Plays and Musicals

by Stephi Wild — July 1, 2024

New Art City Theatre is accepting submissions of new, original plays and musicals for inclusion in their second annual playwrights festival.

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Reveals Schedule for 'Emcee' & 'Sally Bowles' Alternates

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2024

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre has revealed performance schedule for the alternates playing the roles of the ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ through the end of August.

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES to Launch International Tour in 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 26, 2024

Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries will launch an international tour in 2025.

Frank Wood and Kelley Curran to Star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER Off-Broadway In August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 24, 2024

Tony Award winner Frank Wood and Kelley Curran will star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER, a new play by Catherine Gropper, directed by Brian Mertes.

Which Broadway Theaters are the Biggest/Smallest?

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — June 29, 2024

This time, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters are the largest and which are the smallest and our expert, Jennifer Ashley Tepper has done a deep dive on the sizes of Broadway theatres both past and present!

Drama Book Shop to Present OPEN, A Conversation With Award-Winning Playwright Crystal Skillman

by Blair Ingenthron — June 22, 2024

Celebrate pride with the team of “Open” the play.

Evan Hoffmann Will Step Down as Producing Artistic Director of NextStop Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2024

NextStop Theatre announced that Producing Artistic Director Evan Hoffmann will be stepping down after leading the professional company for twelve years.

Video: Baayork Lee Discusses Legendary Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

by Blair Ingenthron — June 16, 2024

Watch Baayork Lee discuss her legendary Broadway dance career with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca in the video here!

Everyman Theatre Presents BALTIMORE, BROADWAY, AND BEYOND

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2024

Everyman Theatre has announced a new summer music series, Baltimore Broadway and Beyond, featuring a diverse lineup of performances celebrating local and Broadway talent.

ELDRITCH INVESTIGATIONS: A Psychogeographies Project Extended Through September 2024

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2024

Eldritch Investigations: A Psychogeographies Project by Rorschach Theatre has been extended through September 2024.

Katie Folger To Return To Austin With Her One-Woman Show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 14, 2024

Katie Folger brings her one-woman show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN back to Austin, offering a unique theatrical experience that explores personal narratives and comedic storytelling.

Nikki Crawford Will Teach a Musical Theater Workshop in Maryland

by Stephi Wild — June 14, 2024

Compass Rose Theater is collaborating with Tony-nominated actress Nikki Crawford to offer a Musical Theatre Technique Workshop for students and young actors ages 11-18 on June 21 and 28 from 6-9 PM in Annapolis, MD.

Photos: Aaron Tveit Launches Residency at Cafe Carlyle

by Nicole Rosky — June 13, 2024

Tony winner Aaron Tveit just made his Café Carlyle debut with a residency at the iconic venue continuing through June 29, 2024.

Westport Country Playhouse to Present Sophie B. Hawkins With New Musical BIRDS OF NEW YORK

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 12, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will present Grammy Award nominee, famed pop singer, and Westport, Connecticut resident Sophie B.

Tony-Nominee Robyn Hurder Extends CHICAGO Run

by A.A. Cristi — June 12, 2024

Chicago on Broadway has just announced that Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (A Beautiful Noise, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) has extended her stay on the cell block! The Tony Award-nominee will continue in the role of “Velma Kelly” through Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre.