Ken Ludwig News

Summer isn't summer until there's a classic farce onstage at Saint Vincent.

​​​​​​​The Virginia Theatre Festival, the professional summer theatre at the University of Virginia, will present a love story for the ages with Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise, opening July 21 at the Helms Theatre.

Gateway Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season, an exciting lineup of musical theatre, madcap comedy, a multidisciplinary world premiere, audio plays, and community-based celebrations.

The production of Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies at the Palace Playhouse in Georgetown is an uproariously funny theatrical triumph. With impeccable comedic timing, an exceptional ensemble cast, and top-notch production values, Leading Ladies is a must-see production that will leave you roaring with laughter and applauding with joy.

City Lights Theater Company will bring Kinky Boots to San Jose this summer.

Watch the West End cast of Crazy for You perform 'I Got Rhythm' on The One Show!

Kentwood Players presents Ken Ludwig's hilarious backstage comedy Moon Over Buffalo directed by Gail Bernardi and produced by Susan Goldman Weisbarth for Kentwood Players with rights secured from Concord Theatricals.

Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the fourth wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alleytheatrical recorded music catalog, including 12 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its 77th season kick-off production – Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted for the stage and directed by Mark Shanahan. 

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced the return of Pre-Show Seminars for its 2023 season.  Guests are invited to arrive early for special seminars on topics related to the shows. 

Peninsula Players Theatre is excited to open its five-show season starting on June 13 and seeks volunteer ushers for each performance through October 15. Those interested in helping with ushering duties may call the Box Office at (920) 868-3287 to register for open dates.  

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Amy Herzog’s 2023 Tony Award-nominated adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House for its Samuel French imprint.

Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Our top picks for June 2023 include The Preacher's Wife, Hairspray, and more!

For the first production in their 51st annual summer season, Cortland Repertory Theatre revisits their regional premiere of the stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.

REP Entertainment presenteert de theaterproductie Murder on the Orient Express, gebaseerd op het bekende moordmysterie van Agatha Christie. Met een sterrencast, waaronder Remko Vrijdag, Frederik Brom en Lone van Roosendaal, en onder regie van Jasper Verheugd. Na het succes van The Mousetrap komt de producent met het tweede moord-mysterie van Agatha Christie. Murder on the Orient Express is na de première op 26 november te zien in theaters door heel Nederland.

Theater enthusiasts are in for a treat as the classic mystery novel, Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig, is brought to life on stage.

Syracuse Stage has announced two musicals that will complete the lineup for the organization's 50th anniversary season. Audiences are immersed in the soulful music of Billie Holiday with Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Oct. 18 – Nov. 5.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will present Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, directed by Andy Houchins. Performances are June 3-July 2, 2023.

It would be a crime to miss this production.

Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced the musicals, plays and special presentations for its 2023-2024 Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, the Children’s Season at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education as well as the Theatre Gym studio space.