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Photos: MUSIC CITY in Rehearsal Ahead of Return to New Venue
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

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.

Drew Bastian, Jonathan Judge-Russo and More to Star in MUSIC CITY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

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.

Andy Karl, Marc Kudisch and More to Star in CEASE AND DESIST: A SUPER META-MUSICAL Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

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.

Video: First Look At IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY At Irish Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

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.

Photos: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Celebrates Opening Night at Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2025

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!

Ali Ewoldt, Ashley Robinson and More to Star in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE! at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

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.

Cast Set for GOTHAM ROGUES: THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN PARODY MUSICAL at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

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.

H-O-T-T-O-4-O ​Julianne B. Merrill and Friends Celebrate 40 is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

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.

New Musical BIG FAMOUS Workshop Presentation Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

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!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

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!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

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!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

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!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

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!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

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!

Photos: TWIST OF FATE Opens at The York Theatre Company
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 10, 2024

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!

New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

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 Reveals Fall Season Featuring Three Plays and a New Musical by JT Harding
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

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

MYSTIC PIZZA Comes to Ivoryton Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

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!

Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White & More Will Lead Red Bull Theater's THE TEMPEST
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

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.

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