John McDaniel News

Special guest in their show Jason Robert Brown sent everyone out into the Theatre District with a renewed sense of 'HOPE'. See photos and a review of the show.

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2026 summer conference lineup. From June through August, the O’Neill’s conferences will serve as a hub for puppeteers, playwrights, composers, critics, and more.

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented the 40th Annual MAC Awards at a live ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. See photos from the event and learn more about the MAC Award winners.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now seeking vocalists for its 2026 Cabaret Fellows program. The Cabaret Fellows program offers emerging vocalists an intensive, performance-driven training experience on the O’Neill’s scenic seaside campus

Can M. Yasar will invite audiences on a compelling journey of survival and perseverance with his new cabaret show coming to Pangea. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

A new rock musical, Romero & Juliet, will have its world premiere at the Greer Cabaret in Pittsburgh on Friday, February 13. Set in Verona, Pennsylvania, the show merges Shakespeare’s classic tragedy with George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.

The Studio at Mizner Park will present SAM HARRIS in Beyond the Rainbow. With music direction by John McDaniel, Harris returns to the concert stage with his heart-on-sleeve songbook and stories, nodding to the 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.'

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has just announced its fall slate of developmental programming, furthering its commitment to expand its support of new work outside of its traditional summer season. We have all of the details here!

Chad Marge and Delilah Jane Dunn will star as Romero and Juliet, alongside Tony nominee Steven Skybell as Uncle Larry (Friar Lawrence) in a concert presentation of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET in Concert at the Cutting Room NYC.

Broadway in Worcester has revealed its 2025-2026 season featuring Tony Award winners James Monroe Iglehart, Matt Doyle, and Lindsay Mendez. Learn more here!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is now accepting submissions for its annual songwriting honors: the Dottie Burman Award and the John Wallowitch Award.

The Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards MAC is inviting all songwriters to submit their original songs for consideration for one of MAC's two songwriting awards. Learn how to apply.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2025 summer conference lineup as well as a formal expansion of its developmental  programming into the fall and winter seasons. Learn more!

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that due to popular demand, Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole has extended its run for an additional two weeks.

Initial casting has been announced for a concert presentation of the new rock musical, ROMERO & JULIET. Headlining the show are Shea Curran as Romero and Véronique Chayer as Juliet.

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo. See who is starring and learn more!

Zombies! Shakespeare! 1980s inspired music! All of these elements are the foundation for the new rock musical, ROMERO & JULIET. The show will be presented by Split Stage Productions in a concert version.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now seeking vocalists for its 2025 Cabaret Fellows program. Applications. Learn more and see how to apply to the program here!