John Simpkins News

Penn State Centre Stage in the College of Arts and Architecture has announced the premiere production of The Morris & Essex Line. Learn more about the show here!

Georgie Butler and Edward Flynn Haddon have joined THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough following an open casting search of more than 600 performers. The London premiere runs July 9 to August 22, 2026.

Grace Mouat performed 'Love Heals' from The Jonathan Larson Project in a new video posted by Southwark Playhouse. Check out the video and learn more about the show here!

Penn State Centre Stage will premiere THE MORRIS & ESSEX LINE, a new musical by Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham, exploring themes of personal crisis and growth. The show runs from February 24 to March 6 at the Pavilion Theatre, Penn State University.

Max Harwood, Marcus Collins, and others will star in the European premiere of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT, showcasing the late composer's lesser-known works.

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Jonathan Larson Project, the New York tribute featuring previously unheard songs from the composer of Rent, will make its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough next year. Learn more here!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Check out photos from the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, the event at 54 Below that is considered A New York City Twisted Holiday Tradition.

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including song and dance duo Nic and Desi, a Sound of Music singalong hosted by Christine Ebersole, and more.

It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including the 15th annusal Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza and more. 

Celebrate the winter holidays with cheer and plenty of good music with these 15 shows. There's something for everyone in this list – family-friendly shows you can take your kids to, queer celebrations, and more.

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out

54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.