John Bolton News

Following a successful sold-out performance of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (IN NEW YORK), Plaza Theatre will present THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE on March 13-14 as part of their ongoing rePLAY Series.

Dirty Little Secret, a new musical based on a true story, will receive industry presentations in New York City, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.

The first private table reading of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s new show, Cease and Desist: A Super Meta-Musical – the comic-book opera that erases the line between hero and villain — will be presented.

Bucks County Playhouse has released video highlights of its new staging of ELF: THE MUSICAL from November 21 through January 4 in New Hope. Based on the film, the musical follows Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York City, discovering his identity while attempting to bring holiday spirit to the city.

Bucks County Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with a sparkling new production of “Elf: The Musical,” playing at the historic New Hope venue, and directed by John Tartaglia.

The new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET had its New York City concert premiere on November 2 (The Day of the Dead) at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the event!

Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.

John Bolton, a Tony Award nominee for A CHRISTMAS STORY, has joined the cast of ROMERO & JULIET in Concert as Uncle Larry (aka Friar Lawrence.)

Manhattan Concert Productions will continue its acclaimed Broadway Series with Jane Eyre, coming to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in 2026. The concert will be led by Erika Henningsen as the title character and Ramin Karimloo as Rochester. We have all of the details! here!

54 BELOW will present a concert of the Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh musical Wildcat, which premiered on Broadway in 1960 and starred the legendary Lucille Ball. Learn more!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The Muny’s emotionally impactful Come From Away captures the humanity, heart, and soul of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s poignant book and beautifully soaring score. This elite cast of actors transports the audience back to Gander, Newfoundland with lived-in and emotionally truthful performances. Director Seth Skylar-Heyn did the near impossible shrinking the colossal Muny’s stage into an intimate storytelling space. Scenic designer Edward E. Haynes’ revolving stage is genius.

The Muny is now presenting Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and more. See footage from the show here and learn more!

The Muny has released photos of its new production of Come From Away, which opened on June 26 and runs through July 2. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, Trey DeLuna, Alan H. Green, Adam Heller, Abigail Isom, Jacob Keith Watson, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam and Zoe Vonder Haar. 

The Muny has released the first teaser video for its new production of Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, and more.

On Thursday when The Muny opens their production of Come From Away, actor Heidi Blickenstaff will take center stage in her dual roles as American Airlines Captain Beverley Bass and Gander resident Annette. The uber talented Blickenstaff has originated roles on Broadway in Something Rotten, [title of show], and Jagged Little Pill.  

Get a first look at Heidi Blickenstaff sing Me and the Sky in rehearsals for The Muny's production of Come From Away.

The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Come From Away, which begins this month on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Come From Away is based on actual events in the aftermath of 9/11.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  May 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.