Lucille Lortel News

Video: Cast of DAMN YANKEES Performs 'Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO'

by Joshua Wright — October 24, 2025

Watch Alysha Umphress as Gloria Thorpe, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES performing 'Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO.

TheaterworksUSA’s DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL To Play The Lied Center Arts In November

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA’s production of Dog Man: The Musical—based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s series—will make its Lincoln premiere at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Exclusive: Ali Louis Bourzgui and Nadina Hassan Sing 'Movement' From WE LIVE IN CAIRO

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 23, 2025

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the song “Movement” from We Live in Cairo, featuring Ali Louis Bourzgui and Nadina Hassan.

Catherine Curtin and Marcia Cross to Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 23, 2025

The Off-Broadway play Pen Pals at the DR2 Theatre with its moving portrayal of enduring friendship—and this fall, the production welcomes acclaimed actresses Catherine Curtin and Marcia Cross.

Laura Dreyfuss, Ari Notartomaso and Austin Scott Will Lead Reading on True Crime Musical LIKE FATHER

by Stephi Wild — October 23, 2025

An invitation-only reading will be held for Like Father, a new, true crime musical, this Halloween, October 31 in New York City.

THE MONSTERS: A SIBLING LOVE STORY Comes to Two River Theater

by Stephi Wild — October 23, 2025

The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters), will have its world premiere at Two River Theater (TRT).

David Cale’s BLUE COWBOY Extended At The Bushwick Starr

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2025

The Bushwick Starr is presenting the world premiere of Blue Cowboy, written and performed by David Cale (Harry Clarke, Lillian, We’re Only Alive for a Short Amount of Time) and directed by Les Waters (Dana H, Grief Camp, Eurydice).

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Adds Kuhoo Verma as 'Veronica'; McKenzie Kurtz & Olivia Hardy Take Leaves

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 22, 2025

Heathers The Musical announces cast changes, including Kuhoo Verma as Veronica.

OCTET Extended for Ninth Week at Crow’s Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — October 21, 2025

Crow’s Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre, and The Musical Stage Company have announced a ninth-week extension of Octet, Dave Malloy’s acclaimed a cappella chamber musical exploring how technology shapes human connection.

WE LIVE IN CAIRO Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording to be Released This Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 21, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release We Live in Cairo: Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats this week.

Cheeyang Ng Brings LEGENDARY to The Other Palace This November

by A.A. Cristi — October 20, 2025

Award-winning artist Cheeyang Ng will bring their solo ritual musical LEGENDARY to The Other Palace as part of Musical Bites.

From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2025

Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone.

Photos: Nicholas Braun & Kara Young Star in Gruesome Playground Injuries

by Nicole Rosky — October 20, 2025

Check out photos of Nicholas Braun and Kara Young in the upcoming production of Gruesome Playground Injuries, starting November 7 in NYC.

Cast and Creative Team Set For Wilbury Group's OCTET

by Stephi Wild — October 20, 2025

Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team of the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy.

The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Partners With American Theatre Magazine To Launch ICONS 3: PROMINENT FIGURES ACROSS THE LANDSCAPE

by A.A. Cristi — October 17, 2025

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has announced ICONS 3: Prominent Figures Across the Landscape, a new installment in its commissioned monologue series spotlighting influential figures in Black cultural history.