John Jack News

What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released rehearsal footage of George & Gracie: A Love Story, the World Premiere of Tami Workentin's new play now running through June 14, 2026 at the Stackner Cabaret.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of George & Gracie: A Love Story by Tami Workentin May 1 – June 14, 2026, in the Stackner Cabaret.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will continue its inaugural season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with Mrs. Christie, a witty new play that blends mystery, memory, and the magic of storytelling.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed a major new commission: Evicted, a stage adaptation by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and Maya Moverman.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has unveiled its 2026/27 Season—its second full season in the state‑of‑the‑art Associated Bank Theater Center. The new season showcases a mix of Broadway hits, world premieres, intimate new works, and more.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.

On Friday, January 3, the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre presented a sold-out, one-night staged benefit reading of All the President’s Men, led by Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke. Check out photos from the all-star event below.

The World Premiere of The Craic created by Artistic Director Mark Clements and Deanie Vallone has officially become the best-selling show in Stackner Cabaret history.

The Virginia Theatre Festival's 2025 season will open on Friday, June 27 with Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Into the Woods. The Virginia Theatre Festival is a program of the University of Virginia.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed its inaugural season of the Associated Bank Theater Center, its new home for entertaining, provoking, and engaging theater. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Here at Proctors in Schenectady, the Broadway tour of the acclaimed revival of Jason Robert Brown’s PARADE is kicking off its run after teching on-site. For those unfamiliar, PARADE tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man living in Georgia in the early 1900s who was accused of murder. I had the privilege of speaking with Chris Shyer, who portrays Governor John (Jack) Slaton in this production.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of The Craic where Irish music and great company collide this January 17 – March 16, 2025, in the Stackner Cabaret. Check out behind the scenes footage of the show gearing up for its debut in the new video.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of The Craic where Irish music and great company collide this January. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.

Lil Nas X has confirmed his big comeback. The 'Old Town Road' hitmaker will be releasing his new single and visual next week. While the official artwork has yet to be revealed, he posted a teaser that continues his notorious use of religious imagery.

Lil Nas X may be gearing up for the release of new music in 2024. Savenasx.com has surfaced, with a clock detailing that amount of time since Nas released his 2021 album, 'MONTERO.' The website parodies the negative attention that the artist received when his 'MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)' single was released.

Milwaukee Rep has announced that with a generous $5 million gift, the Studio Theater in the new Associated Bank Theater Center will be named the Herro-Franke Studio Theater after philanthropist David Herro and his partner, Milwaukee Rep trustee Jay Franke.