John Cariani News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Pioneer Theatre Company will present a developmental reading in advance of its upcoming world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds by Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott. Learn more!

n a highly anticipated return to Cebu, Manila-based actor Reb Atadero is set to star in Little Boy Productions' second restaging of the beloved play, 'Almost, Maine.'

 At their annual gala fundraiser, the Provincetown Theater in Provincetown, MA will present the four 2025 Provincetown Theater Impact Awards during a festive celebration at the historic Provincetown Monument.

Every sketch is applauded heartily.

The eleven original songs are pleasant, reminiscent of pop / folk rock, and had my head nodding throughout. Equally as enjoyable to me as recent hits from Jason Robert Brown, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, or Sara Bareilles.  Another thing you should know is that fuzzy is not complicated or deeply thought provoking.  “fuzzy is an invitation to sit with other people and remember together that it’s alright to feel things”.  It is a darling maybe even adorable little piece of musical theatre, you will likely be glad you had the chance to experience.

Little Boy Productions, known for its acclaimed stagings of 'Once On This Island' and 'The Last Five Years,' is set to bring John Cariani’s beloved romantic comedy, 'Almost, Maine,' to the UP Cebu Performing Arts Hall on July 26 at 7 p.m. The production will feature an all-Cebuano cast.

Barrington Stage Company will be presenting the world premiere of Fuzzy, with book & lyrics by Jeff Talbott and music & lyrics by Will Van Dyke. Get a behind the scenes look at the musical here! 

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has revealed its 2025/26 Performance Season, featuring a range of musicals and plays focusing on modern life, friendship, romance and show tunes. Learn more!

Barrington Stage Company has unveield the initial casts for the 2025 Season, which will feature Camelot, a world premiere and more. See who is starring in the season and learn how to purchase tickets.

Portland Stage Company will present a new play by John Cariani, NOT QUITE ALMOST! John Cariani returns to Maine to bring a new play to life at Portland Stage. Learn more here!

If you are wanting to win Valentine’s weekend, take your sweetheart to The Red Curtain Theatre in Conway, where the cast of ALMOST, MAINE will charm you with this beautifully poetic collection of vignettes about love and loss, set against the magical backdrop of the Northern Lights.

For EAG's Movie Night, STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies will present the zany comedy;  Adam's Rib (1949), directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor.

One of the most produced playwrights in the world will be in Laconia for an exciting weekend of events this February. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

Watch Tony Award® nominee John Cariani (Something Rotten!, Fiddler on the Roof, The Band’s Visit) and Tony Award® nominee Rachel Dratch (“SNL,” POTUS) sing 'I Want A Life' from Minsky's at 54 Below. See the video now!

Join the Connecticut Theater Exchange (CTX) for a magical evening of live music, delicious food, and theatrical entertainment at the Winter Interchange 2024.

An industry presentation of Gorgeous Nothigns will be held December 6 in New York City with Danny Mefford directing and choreographing. Learn more.

KEEN COMPANY has revealed the complete cast for their starry, one-night-only benefit concert of Stephen Sondheim’s Marry Me a Little which will take place at Peter Norton Symphony Space. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Beginning performances on Thursday, November 21, the Provincetown Theater at 238 Bradford Street will present a 20th anniversary mounting of John Cariani’s classic 2004 romantic comedy, Almost, Maine, as the final production of their 2024 Season.

How much of a pain in the neck would it be to date Dracula? How can a couple of zombies tell when it's time to break up? What is the correct way to pronounce mozzarella? These are just some of the questions the new comedy Romantic Atmos-FEAR seeks to answer.