Jim Ballard News

Ironically, Fulton Theatre ends their 'fourth floor' season with a performance on the second floor.  Dear Evan Hansen serves as the premiere production in their new multi-purpose space, Castagna Hall.  This was an interesting choice, and very effective for the most part.

Fulton Theatre announced the cast and creative team for DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the Tony Award-winning musical, marking the inaugural production in Lancaster's newly opened Castagna Hall as part of the Groff Studio Series.

Opera San José will close its 2025-26 season devoted to exploring the question of “What is love?” with the quintessential operatic story of all-encompassing passion and profound loss.

Get a first look at The Fulton Theatre production of Agatha Christie's most famous mystery, And Then There Were None. The production runs through March 8th, 2026.

For those who enjoy the suspense and satisfaction of solving a murder mystery, Fulton Theatre’s And Then There Were None is the show to see. The production skews the norms of traditional theatre, presenting audiences with a game to be played rather than a story to be experienced

The Fulton Theatre is set to bring a chilling Mainstage thriller to life with Agatha Christie's most famous mystery, And Then There Were None. This classic whodunit begins when ten strangers are lured to an isolated island off the coast of Devon.

Actors’ Playhouse will present the Miami premiere of The Spitfire Grill this fall, directed by Artistic Director David Arisco. Performances run October 8–November 2 at the Miracle Theatre.

Actors' Playhouse will present 'The Greatest Show On The Mile,' a gala celebration taking place at the Miracle Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickeets!

Sizzling with sass & style, smoldering with passion, and searing the heart with timeless beauty, WEST SIDE STORY triumphs in a monumental new revival, directed/ choreographed by Marc Robin at Maine State Music Theatre. As groundbreaking as this work was when it first appeared on Broadway sixty-eight years ago, it retains its freshness and uniqueness today thanks to MSMT’s ability to approach a classic with both respect and a sense of relevance. This is a WEST SIDE STORY for all generations - brilliant ,beautiful, even revelatory. In fact, in an MSMT season marked by artistic triumphs, this new production is, quite simply, a theatrical masterpiece.

The Finger Lakes region is taking center stage this summer with the launch of the Inaugural Finger Lakes New Works Festival, running now through June 15, 2025.

Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF has announced the 16th season of its annual holiday show, Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, December 7-22 at the Cowell Theater.

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company raises the curtain on the closing production of its 2024 season, an all-new production of “May We All: A New Country Musical.” See photos from the show!

What did our critic think of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at TheatreZone?

A seminal moment in rock ‘n roll history is celebrated with TheatreZone’s production of Million Dollar Quartet, Feb. 8-18. The Tony Award-nominated musical commemorates what is considered by music historians one of rock’s greatest jam sessions. Learn more about the show here!

Get an exclusive first look at BRIGHT STAR at The Arrow Rock Lyceum with these stunning photos. Don't miss this limited engagement production before it closes.

Bright Star makes its Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre debut Sept. 29-Oct.8 with a phenomenal cast of actor-musicians who play 16 different instruments live on stage, creating a live theatre piece and concert all rolled into one. Learn more about the production here!

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre will present the Miami premiere of the Broadway musical Bright Star as the third show of its historic 35th anniversary season.

On the strength of rave reviews and nightly standing ovations, Palm Beach Dramaworks is extending the run of Reginald Rose's classic Twelve Angry Men. Three performances have been added, with the possibility of more.

The strengths and flaws of the American jury system are laid bare – as are the prejudices and social attitudes of those standing in judgment – in Reginald Rose's classic Twelve Angry Men, which opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on December 9 (8pm). Performances continue through December 24, with specially priced previews on December 7 and 8 (7:30pm). J. Barry Lewis directs.  

Fulton Theatre opens the regional premier of Jersey Boys Thursday, June 30, 2022. Jersey Boys is the story and history of Frank Valli and The Four Seasons. The production follows the journey of the band's creation, the struggles they faced, and the triumphs that made them one of the most recognizable American rock and roll bands.