Jenny Koons News

Opera Philadelphia is set to debut Gregory Spears' new opera, SLEEPERS AWAKE, offering a fresh take on the Sleeping Beauty tale from April 22-26.

In a new Instagram post, Lin-Manuel Miranda teased the revisions to Warriors made throughout a two-week work session, as fans' hope for an eventual Broadway run of the concept-album-turned-musical continue to grow.

OPERA America is recognizing the nearly 100 artists, companies, and trustees whose creative work and initiatives won grants and awards totaling more than $1,000,000 in 2025.

The WARRIORS are officially gearing up for battle- this time onstage. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s hit concept album is officially moving forward as casting begins for a 2026 NYC developmental workshop.

Composer Gregory Spears has announced a milestone 2025-2026 season, including the debut of his newest opera, Sleepers Awake, at Opera Philadelphia, and the launch of a national, multi-year tour,

A three-week extension has been announced for Josh Sharp’s ta-da!, written by and starring Josh Sharp and directed by 2025 Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

Producers Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia will present Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring comedian, artist, and writer Morgan Bassichis Off-Broadway. Learn more!

At the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sam Pinkleton took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors. Learn more about the recipients here!

After a hugely successful premiere in 2024, David Byrne will return to host Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things, a one-night-only raucous and inspiring variety show, at NYC's The Town Hall on May 29th.

Opera Philadelphia has revealed the lineup for its upcoming 2025-2026 Season. February brings the World Premiere of Complications in Sue to the Academy of Music for four performances.

AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!

David Byrne will host a variety show at NYC's Town Hall on October 8 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of his project, REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL.

An all new trailer has been released from Baltimore Center Stage's regional premiere of a new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest by Jenny Koons. Check out the video here!

Baltimore Center Stage is preparing for the regional premiere of a new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest by Jenny Koons. See photos of the cast in action. 

Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners, lightly reconceived as a screwball farce, is a refreshing summer treat.

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming new adaptation of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST from acclaimed director Jenny Koons, on stage March 27 to April 14 at the O'Reilly Theater.

The world premiere of Kristen Adele Calhoun’s Black Cypress Bayou has already begun at the Geffen Playhouse. Tiffany Nichole Greene directs the cast of: Amber Chardae Robinson, Brandee Evans, Angela Lewis and Kimberly Scott. After a successful opening weekend, Kristen managed to find some time to answer a few of my queries.

A limited Off-Broadway engagement will be presented of Oh, Mary!, a new and ridiculous comedy written by and starring Cole Escola (in their Off Broadway debut), the award-winning, viral writer and comedian known for “Search Party,” “The Other Two,” and more.

Houses on the Moon Theater Company will present the world premiere of the play HOTEL HAPPY, written by Camilo Almonacid (The Assignment), directed by Estefanía Fadul (Repertorio Español's Eva Luna), and featuring puppet direction by Matt Acheson (Broadway's War Horse).