John Collins News

In true artistic expression, Palm Beach Symphony’s first concert of the 2024-2025 Masterworks Season will blend beautiful symphonic music with artistic visual elements from some of the world’s most renowned artists.

Five new works—four developmental plays plus one musical in free public readings—are on tap this December for Goodman Theatre's 2024 New Stages Festival, under Artistic Susan V. Booth and Director of New Works Kat Zukaitis.

The Public Theater will present the final New York City encore presentation of Elevator Repair Service's critically acclaimed GATZ based on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. More than a decade after the last time the epic played at The Public, the production will once again bring this creative retelling of a classic to a new generation of audiences.

This fall, Goodman Theatre will draw nationally acclaimed actors and local rising stars to its 2024/2025 Season opening productions. Learn how to purchase tickets.

“It’s Not What It Looks Like” A New Play at SoHo Playhouse

This fall, Goodman Theatre will team up once again with Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) for its popular annual Destinos Festival with a unique partnership curated by acclaimed magician Dennis Watkin.

SoHo Playhouse presents the world premiere of IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, directed by Vincent DeGeorge and starring John Collins and Chesney Mitchell. Running through August 10, 2024, this play explores themes of perception and truth.

SoHo Playhouse will present the world premiere of its 2023 Lighthouse Series winner, John Collins' It's Not What It Looks Like, starring John Collins and Chesney Mitchell, and directed by Vincent DeGeorge, running July 24 - August 10, 2024 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement.

Kelsey Grammer and Thomas G. Waites star in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, which has been extended to run until July 7.

Nat King Cole has earned the #1 album on the Luminate Current Traditional Jazz Album chart with Nat King Cole Live at the Blue Note Chicago. Released May 31, the album also landed on several Billboard charts, including #4 Jazz Album, #6 Vinyl Album Sales, #3 Indie Store Album Sales, and more. This marks multiple times the velvety-voiced entertainer has appeared on the charts in the last six months, nearly 60 years since his passing.

The League of Resident Theatres has elected a new slate of Officers to the Board of Directors, effective May 3, 2024, including Alley Theatre General Manager Brandon Khan as Secretary.

The League of Resident Theatres (LORT) has elected a new slate of Officers to the Board of Directors, effective May 3, 2024. 

HER NAME IS BARBRA on May 24th at The Green Room 42 was a sparkling tribute to the superstar. It was a delightful addition to the panoply of recent Streisand tributes. The fan club remains in session.

An outstanding line-up of acts over two stages and a programme of fabulous family entertainment make it the North-West's unmissable new festival opening next month.

Goodman Theatre has revealed 2024/2025 Season updates to the series in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre. Learn more about the season.

The Fisher Center at Bard will kick off its 2024 SummerScape festival with the world premiere of Ulysses. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Public Theater has revealed the line-up for The Public’s 2024-25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hot Italian lovers, quick witted rivals, masquerade balls, and unruly gossip set the stage for Thomas G. Waites reimagined tale of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at The Gene Frankel Theatre in NoHo. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Goodman Theatre has revealed its 2024/25 season! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the rising stars and regional talents set to perform at THE BRIT FEST, a new festival in Cheshire.