Jack Heifner News

A History of Musicals About Friendship

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — May 10, 2026

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals.

Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2026

Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis.

DOG DAY AFTERNOON Adds John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, and Spencer Garrett To Cast

by A.A. Cristi — January 21, 2026

Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG

Review: VANITIES, THE MUSICAL: Reflections in Three Mirrors at School Of Theatre, Film, & Television

by Robert Encila-Celdran — October 8, 2025

At its core, VANITIES is a meditation on time—how it shapes and betrays us, and how friendship endures in its wake.

VANITIES: THE MUSICAL Begins At The University Of Arizona In October

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2025

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television will present Vanities: the Musical October 2–12, 2025, at Marroney Theatre.

TFTV Unveils 2025/2026 Theatre Season Featuring ALMOST, MAINE and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 2, 2025

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has revealed its 2025/26 Performance Season, featuring a range of musicals and plays focusing on modern life, friendship, romance and show tunes.

Bucks County Playhouse Reveals Cast and Creative Team for LEADER OF THE PACK

by A.A. Cristi — June 9, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse brings a new production of the high-energy musical “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical” to its stage this summer, celebrating the life and legacy of pop music icon Ellie Greenwich.

Review: VANITIES: THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater

by Fran Thomas — May 25, 2025

Have I mentioned how much I love Players Circle Theater? They consistently present entertaining yet thought-provoking shows.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Announced for Cape May Stage 2025 Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2025

Cape May Stage has unveiled its 2025 season filled with stories of connections that shape our lives - friendships forged in youth, relationships tested by time, and the unexpected encounters that shift our perspectives.

2024 IDEA AWARDS FOR THEATRE Recipients Announced

by A.A. Cristi — November 8, 2024

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre.

Special Offer: VANITIES at The Arts Factory

by BWW Special Offer — September 26, 2024

Does friendship last after graduation? Come see Vanities and find out!

Review: AMERICAN BEAUTY at The Weekend Theater

by Theresa Bertram — May 14, 2024

My favorite beauty pageant by far is in AMERICAN BEAUTY, which was presented at The Weekend Theater, 1001 W 7th St, Little Rock, April 19-May 5.

Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival Comes To Atlanta This Month

by Stephi Wild — February 8, 2024

The Del Shores Foundation presents its second weekend-long Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival February 23-25, 2024 at Out Front Theatre Company in Atlanta.

2023 Idea Awards For Theatre To Be Presented To Beth Henley, Jesse Jae Hoon, Brandy, Hoang Collier, Clare Fuyuko Bierman, Erika Ji & Grace Mclean

by A.A. Cristi — November 30, 2023

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.