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Photos: CLIFFORD ODET'S WAITING FOR LEFTY Cast In Rehearsals at CSC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company's upcoming production of Clifford Odets' Waiting for Lefty, directed by Steve Pasquale.

Interview: Giovanna Sardelli of THEATREWORKS 23RD ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

by Jim Munson — July 30, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with Giovanna Sardelli, Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, about the company's 23rd Annual New Works Festival running August 7 thru 16 in Palo Alto.

Steven Pasquale-Directed CLIFFORD ODETS’ WAITING FOR LEFTY and More Set for CSC 26/27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2026

Classic Stage Company has revealed their 2026-27 slate of productions for CSC’s 59th season, including Clifford Odets’ Waiting for Lefty directed by Steven Pasquale and more.

How are the Tony Nominations Decided?

by Sidney Paterra — April 26, 2026

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre.

Photos: Meet the Cast of THE EMPORIUM at CSC

by Jennifer Broski — April 10, 2026

More than 75 years in the making, an unfinished work by one of America's greatest dramatists takes the New York stage at last.

Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2026

Anne Washburn has been named the sixth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award.

Photos: MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Celebrates Opening Night at Classic Stage Company

by Bruce Glikas — February 24, 2026

The world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet, recently celebrated its opening night.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/5/2026; Jobs In Design, Sales, and More

by — February 5, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/5/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Photos: Meet the Cast of MARCEL ON THE TRAIN at CSC

by Bruce Glikas — February 4, 2026

Check out photos from media day as the stars of Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company meet the press.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 1/29/2026; Jobs In Sales, Management, and More

by — January 29, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/29/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Photos: Christopher Sieber, Andrew Durand and More at CSC 2025 Gala

by Jennifer Broski — November 18, 2025

CSC’s 2025 Gala was held at City Winery.

Nathan Lee Graham, Andrew Durand and More to Join CSC 2025 Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2025

Classic Stage Company has revealed the host and additional performers for their 2025 Gala, honoring Therese Steiner, and more.

Photos: Classic Stage Company's THE BAKER'S WIFE Company Meets the Press

by Bruce Glikas — October 6, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for The Baker’s Wife at Classic Stage Company.

Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in Rehearsals for THE BAKER'S WIFE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 29, 2025

Get a glimpse of Ariana DeBose and the cast in rehearsals for The Baker's Wife at Classic Stage Company.

Photos: Jessie Mueller, Beth Leavel and More in THE RINK Concert at CSC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 16, 2025

Classic Stage Company kicked off their 2025-2026 season last night with the first of two benefit concert performances of The Rink.

Judy Kuhn, Kevin Del Aguila, Robert Cuccioli and More Join THE BAKER'S WIFE At Classic Stage Company; Full Casting Announced

by A.A. Cristi — September 12, 2025

Classic Stage Company has announced full casting for Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife, starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula.