Leenya Rideout News

Music City has gone back into rehearsal as the production prepares for its return to its new venue in midtown. Check out photos from the first rehearsal here.

The cast and creative team has been revealed for the Off-Broadway production of Music City. Music City, which opened last year, will reopen at 512 West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue.

The first private table reading of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s new show, Cease and Desist: A Super Meta-Musical – the comic-book opera that erases the line between hero and villain — will be presented.

Irish Repertory Theatre has released a video trailer for its Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage production of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE!, adapted for radio by Anthony E. Palermo from Frank Capra’s 1946 film.

Now onstage at Irish Repertory Theatre is the 2025 holiday production, It’s A Wonderful Life!, adapted for radio from Frank Capra's 1946 film by Anthony E. Palermo and directed by Charlotte Moore (A Child’s Christmas in Wales). Featuring music direction by David Hancock Turner (The Butcher Boy), It’s A Wonderful Life! will run through December 31, 2025. Check out photos from opening night!

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast for their 2025 holiday production, It’s A Wonderful Life!, adapted for radio from Frank Capra's 1946 film by Anthony E. Palermo and directed by Charlotte Moore.

The full cast has been revealed for Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s Gotham Rogues: The Unauthorized Batman Parody Musical at Joe's Pub. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Green Room 42 will present the fun celebration of H–O-T-T–O-4-O, created and organized by Julianne B. Merrill. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.

The Directors Company will produce a workshop presentation of the new musical BIG FAMOUS, directed by Rachel Klein. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The York Theatre Company officially opened Twist of Fate, the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series. Check out photos from the opening here!

The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!

BEDLAM has revealed its fall season with two new musicals and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the upcoming production of 'Mystic Pizza: The Musical,' a new addition to its 2024 season lineup and the first-ever production of this new musical in Connecticut!

Details have been announced for Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of The Tempest, starring Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, and more.

Ephie Aardema, Talia Suskauer and Leenya Rideout will lead an industry reading of AND YOU SHALL BE A BLESSING, a new play, with music, exploring the life of trailblazing singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman.