Jonathan Larson News

Tickets for the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, at The Kentucky Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more!

Cast and creatives have been revealed for one-night-only debut concert presentation of The Real Housewives of New York City: An Opera. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

You Do You Theatre Co. has released production photos from its latest show, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical tick, tick… BOOM!, now playing at Theater STOK in Zurich.

North Shore Music Theatre will stage RENT for the first time September 16–28, 2025. Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical follows a year in the lives of artists in New York’s East Village, featuring iconic songs including “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me.” Watch video from the production!

Joe's Pub has revealed the artist selections for the 2025-26 Joe’s Pub Working Group. Launched over ten years ago, the program was conceived to address the rapidly shifting state of the performing arts in New York. Learn more!

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release Selections from The Path to Catherine in streaming and digital formats this week. Learn more about the album here and see how to stream!

Production photos are now available for RENT, playing at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) through Sunday, September 28, 2025. Performances are Tuesday–Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Summer Place Theatre, Naperville’s community theatre since 1966, will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in 2026 with a season that bridges Broadway’s golden age and the modern era. The lineup includes Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls in June and Jonathan Larson’s Rent in July.

The Grand Prairie Arts Council will present Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical RENT, directed by Jayden Russell, running September 19–28 at the Historic Uptown Theater (120 E. Main St., Grand Prairie, TX).

Compass Rose Theater has announced its 2025–26 season featuring Annie, Pride & Prejudice, Rent, and a 15th anniversary cabaret. The Annapolis company opens with Annie on September 19, 2025, at Maryland Hall.

​​​​​​​Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights return with a Master Class given by award-winning writer Julia Jordan (Murder Ballad, Bernice Bobs Her Hair) on September 22nd at 6:30pm.

Producers of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby announced that stage and screen star Ryan McCartan will play his final performance this November. We have all of the details!

What did our critic think of AMERICAN IDIOT at At Short North Stage? In Short North Stage’s production of AMERICAN IDIOT, everything isn’t meant to be okay. The characters are disappointed, disillusioned, and defiant, and their story is depressing, dark, and disturbing.

La Mirada Theatre will present a special concert event with Broadway, film, & TV legend performing the best of Broadway and beyond, AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Este viernes el Teatro Fernan Gómez ha acogido la presentación de uno de los musicales más emocionantes de la temporada: RENT, que se estrenará el 23 de diciembre con una propuesta de estreno absoluto, que han avanzado hoy con la mítica canción de 'Seasons of love' y el elenco al completo.

El Teatre Condal acogerá el 26 de enero de 2026 un tributo a Jonathan Larson en beneficio de la Fundación Lucha contra las Infecciones.

El musical de Jonathan Larson se presentará en Madrid del 23 de diciembre de 2025 al 25 de enero de 2026, dirigido por José Luis Sixto y con dirección musical de César Belda.

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.

It is bad for the state if Broadway falters. Broadway will falter if investment dries up. It is as simple as that. (I’m not sure how the “backfill” idea is in keeping with the idea that the credit is designed to stimulate investment, as that investment will have already occurred, but I also see the argument that folks who decided to invest in shows opening later in the fall were expecting the credit, and they may not invest in the future if they feel they were shafted this go round.)

An all new video has been released giving fans a first look at 'New Money' from The Great Gatsby in South Korea! The performance features Amber Ardolino as Jordan Baker.