Julia Rosa Sosa Chaparro News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation revealed the recipient and four finalists for the 2026 Barbara Whitman Award. Julia Rosa Sosa Chaparro has been chosen to receive the 2026 Barbara Whitman Award.

Dobama Theatre will present the Cleveland premiere of THE HEART SELLERS by Lloyd Suh from January 29 through February 22. Directed by Julia Rosa Sosa Chaparro, the production stars Nova Gomez and Kat Shy. See production photos.

From May 28 through Sept. 17, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present its 57th season, welcoming audiences back with a return to fully live, indoor performances, audience enrichment opportunities and thriving education programs.