John Steinbeck News

Houston Grand Opera will present Carlisle Floyd's OF MICE AND MEN as part of its Butler Studio production series. The opera, based on John Steinbeck's classic novel, will be performed in 2026, showcasing emerging talents in a compelling adaptation.

John Mellencamp will embark on a landmark tour this summer—Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits will take place across 19 U.S. cities. Watch the cinematic tour trailer featuring Sean Penn.

Three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, and Christopher Abbott will return to Broadway in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.

Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new in his award-winning reference series. Kabatchnik's latest, Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume I (BearManor Media) is now available.

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the enduring power of written correspondence, is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in November. Learn more here!

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From composer Thomas Newman comes the premiere recording of his debut ballet score, Of Mice and Men. Composed for The Joffrey Ballet’s critically acclaimed 2022 production, the album will be released on April 25, 2025.

Throughout the 2025-26 season, HGO will be celebrating its beloved artistic and music director, Patrick Summers, who in May 2026 will transition to a new role. Learn more here!

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring the American opera that launched HGO as a trailblazer, the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.

From Academy Award-nominated and GRAMMY Award-winning composer Thomas Newman (The Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, Skyfall) comes the premiere recording of his debut ballet score, Of Mice and Men.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers have announced their co-headlining tour with shows in cities including Reno, Indianapolis, Cleveland, St. Louis, Kansas City and more.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Scotland's preeminent cultural extravaganza, Hoolie in the Hydro, will cross the Atlantic for a debut event titled Scotland's Hoolie in New York. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Regional Premiere of Mother Road is coming to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma next year. Performances will begin in April 2025. Learn more about the show here!

The National Theatre's Summer 2024 hit is now available on its streaming platform, National Theatre at Home

Ian Belknap has been named as the new Artistic Director of New York Stage and Film, bringing his extensive experience to the organization known for developing innovative theater projects. Learn more about Belknap.

Tony winner Tracy Letts and Tony nominee Martha Plimpton have joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming East of Eden limited series starring Mike Faist and Florence Pugh. They will star alongside Ciarán Hinds, Joseph Zada, Joe Anders, Christopher Abbott, and Hoon Lee.

National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's pioneering streaming platform, has announced a collection of iconic productions and heartwarming stories are set to join the platform for the festive season.

Tony nominee Mike Fast has found his next project. The Challengers star is set to appear in the limited series East of Eden alongside Hoon Lee, Christopher Abbott, and Florence Pugh, who also co-produces. 

The cast has been revealed for the NY premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.