Helen Hayes News

Drew Gehling appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss his research surrounding vocal issues and how people can fix them. After discovering calluses on his throat, Gehling teamed up with Dr. Hayley Borne to go stage door to stage door to survey over 100 singers. Watch the video interview with the Waitress star now!

Due to extremely strong ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the extension of Hippest Trip — The Soul Train Musical, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).

Yale Repertory Theatre  begins its 2023–24 season with Wish You Were Here by Sanaz Toossi, directed by Sivan Battat, October 5–28, at Yale Repertory Theatre. Opening Night is Thursday, October 12, which is also press night.

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Lowcountry debut at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20 – 22. 

Join in on September 6th to pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of Jack L. Goldstein, former Executive Director of TDF and Save The Theaters. Don't miss this opportunity to remember his invaluable contributions to the preservation of Broadway theaters.

A memorial service for Jack L. Goldstein, who organized a successful campaign in the 1980s to landmark over two dozen Broadway theatres, will be held on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 (5 PM) at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in-the-Highlands, in Cold Spring, NY.

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the play King of the Yees, written by Lauren Yee (Cambodian Rock Band, The Great Leap) and directed by Jennifer Chang (Round House's The Great Leap, LA Opera's On Golden Mountain). Performances run September 12 – October 22, 2023 in Signature's ARK Theatre.

Ali Ewoldt has joined DUETS: The Concert Series Volume 9 - set for September 15th at 54 Below.

See first look photos from rehearsals for the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater.

Imagination Stage's founding artistic director, Janet Stanford, has announced her departure in 2024 after two decades of artistic leadership. Learn more about her impactful contributions to the renowned theater company and what her departure means for its future.

Find out the latest news from Playwrights Horizons as they announce new commissions from acclaimed playwrights Jordan E. Cooper and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Discover what these talented writers have in store for audiences at Playwrights Horizons and get ready to be captivated by their upcoming productions.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz, composer and lyricist of WICKED, GODSPELL, PIPPIN, and more will be joining Broadway star Melissa Errico (bio below) this Monday, August 21 at 8 pm as a special guest performer in her Music Monday performance of 'LET YOURSELF GO' - An Evening of uplifting theater, jazz and film melodies. 

Experience the captivating production of SANCTUARY CITY as Steppenwolf Theatre opens its 48th season. Find out when and where this powerful performance will be staged. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this must-see show.

Get all the details on the star-studded cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, including Anthony Edwards and Aria Shahghasemi. Find out when and where this highly anticipated play will be performed.

Ms. Davies was accompanied by acclaimed NYC musicians such as Clint DeGanon on drums (Stevie Wonder, West Side Story), Mark Berman on piano (Sex In The City, Bullets Over Broadway), Alex Prezzano on guitar (A Night With Janis Joplin) and Dave Richards on Bass (Hamilton, Indigo Girls).

It has been confirmed that Kyle Birch will take over as Usher in A Strange Loop in London! Also joining the cast as the Usher understudy is Christopher Michael Richardson. The casting was confirmed in a post on the show's social media accounts.

On this week's episode, live from Bryant Park in New York City, podcast guests and the stars of Life of Pi on Broadway, Mahira Kakkar and Salma Qarnain, shared stories of their lives which collectively include degrees from Stanford, MIT, Harvard and Juilliard School of Drama.

Studio Theatre's next season will feature the talents of six accomplished and exciting directors, Elena Araoz, Taylor Reynolds, David Muse, Tom Story, Sivan Battat, and Psalmayene 24, who will bring unique and compelling perspectives to the stage.

If you love Broadway and a great cocktail, then Broadway Barfly is the show for you!

Join Broadway star Jenn Colella at 54 Below for an unforgettable encore performance of her acclaimed PRIDE Show. Get all the details about dates, ticket availability, and more. Don't miss this limited engagement event that celebrates inclusivity and the power of music.