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MRS. DOUBTFIRE is Coming to Stifel Theatre in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the musical comedy based on the beloved movie, will be coming to Stifel Theatre this holiday season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025

54 Below and Tony Award-winning star, Ben Vereen, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! Pope returns, after her critically acclaimed 54 Below debut back in June with her show, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!

Craig Allen Smith, Melissa Campbell and More to Lead MRS. DOUTBFIRE 2nd North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

The cast and dates have been revealed for MRS. DOUBTFIRE's 2nd North American tour! The production features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire. Learn more about the tour here!

Two New Plays Set For Ensemble Studio Theatre's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025

Ensemble Studio Theatre has announced its 2025-26 line-up, a season committed to new work development through the EST/Sloan Project and the Youngblood emerging playwrights collective as well as two new plays.

Tickets To MRS. DOUBTFIRE At The Playhouse On Rodney Square Now On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Wilmington, Delaware, performing in September are on sale now. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere Musical THIS IS NOT A DRILL and More Set for York Theatre 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

The York Theatre Company has announced its 2025–2026 season under Producing Artistic Director Joseph Hayward, featuring a bold and eclectic lineup of new musicals, classic inspirations, and an iconic awards gala.

Tickets to MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Toronto to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

The musical comedy MRS. DOUBTFIRE will play Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Tickets will go on sale next week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

Tickets to MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Emerson Colonial Theatre on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Boston, MA are now on sale to the public. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

Interview: BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Brings Song & Never-Told Stories to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 2, 2025

We spoke with Charles Kirsch, host of the theater podcast Backstage Babble, about the 7/7 show, featuring Broadway luminaries Len Cariou (SWEENEY TODD), Annie Golden (XANADU) and more reprising songs they originated and sharing stories.

Every Broadway Actor in Season 3 of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025

The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!

Tickets on Sale This Week For MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Milwaukee
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

The Marcus Performing Arts Center has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Milwaukee will go on sale this week. Learn more here!

Martyna Majok and Bobby Conte Are Engaged
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

Broadway couple Bobby Conte and Martyna Majok are officially engaged! 'Wishing everyone a very happy solstice, from me and my sun, moon, and stars,' She wrote on Instagram. 

Interview: Carolee Carmello of KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 2, 2025

I chatted with three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello about leading the national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and her character development process.

Stephanie Pope Will Bring LIVIN' IT UP! to 54 Below
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 7pm EST. See here for more information.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Will Launch UK and Ireland Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Beloved Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire will be packing up her suitcase and hitting the road next year as her West End and Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire tours the UK and Ireland for the first time.

Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and More Will Lead FROZEN at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

 Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy, Bobby Conte, Kennedy Kanagawa, Andrew A. Cano, Jared Gertner, Maliah Strawbridge and Isla Turner will star in the Muny premiere of Disney’s Frozen.

Joshua Bergasse and Matt Lenz Join THE MUSIC MAN Tour Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The creative team has been revealed for the national tour of The Music Man. See who is involved in the production, and learn if the tour is coming to a city near you!

Fun and Delightful Musical UMA BABÁ QUASE PERFEITA (Mrs. Doubtfire) Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 24, 2025

Unemployed actor, Daniel Hillard, loses custody of his three children after a messy divorce from his wife, Miranda. Desperate to connect with his children, he creates the alter ego of Euphegenia Doubtfire, the picture-perfect Scottish nanny. Unaware of Mrs. Doubtfire’s true identity, Miranda hires Doutbfire to take care of the children. As his alter ego begins to take on a life of her own, Daniel learns more than he bargained for about fathering from Mrs. Doubtfire.

Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN CHAINS World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.

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