Lynn Ahrens News

Actors Training Center has named Nathan Salstone to receive its Distinguished Alumni Award at ATC's Summer Fundraiser: an Alumni Cabaret at Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights on June 8, 2025.

Goodspeed has shared a new video of Mamie Parris performing 'Back to Before' from Ragtime. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime kicks off Goodspeed's 2025 season. 

Dallas Theater Center has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a mix of beloved classics, regional and world premieres that reflect the company’s commitment to powerful storytelling and community dialogue

Tacoma Little Theatre closes out its 106th season with a knockout of a show, ROCKY, beginning in June.  ROCKY is directed by Chris Serface, co-directed and choreographed by Ashley Roy-Simpson, and musically directed by Lindsay Delmarter, with fights choreographed by J. Carter.

Step into 1960s Dublin, where an amateur theater group and its passionate leader attempt to bring Oscar Wilde’s Salome to life against all odds. “A Man of No Importance,” Check out the photos, below.

StoryBook Theatre will present the final production of its 48th Season, 'A Season to Belong,' with Once on This Island. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.

Lincoln Center Theater has teased a potential upcoming Ragtime revival on their social media. In a new video, an actor walks to a piano near the Vivian Beaumont Theatre to play the iconic opening chords from the musical.

Get a first look at the company of Goodspeed Musicals' Ragtime - the first production of the 2025 season. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime runs through June 15, 2025 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

 BMI is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for its Musical Theatre Bookwriting Workshop (formerly known as the Librettists Workshop).

Star of the Day has announced the cast and creative team of the upcoming mainstage production SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Production photos have been released for Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals, running through June 15. See here for the photos of the production and more information!

Get a first look at the company of Goodspeed Musicals' Ragtime performing 'Journey On' from the first production of the 2025 season. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime runs from April 25 – June 15 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Take a sneak peek at Anastasia—the dazzling new musical currently captivating audiences at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA! This adventure from imperial Russia to roaring Paris is headed to Maine State Music Theatre this June. See the video!

The International Pride Orchestra (IPO) announced that tickets are now on sale for its highly anticipated one-night-only Pride Celebration Concert at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

The International Pride Orchestra has announced that tickets are now on sale for its highly anticipated one-night-only Pride Celebration Concert at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

​​​​​​​Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Lisa Lambert (The Drowsy Chaperone) next week. Learn more about the event here!

The cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime rehearses 'Gettin' Ready Rag.' The video features Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander, Jordan Alexander, Yophi Adia Bost, Jalyn Crosby, Jeremiah Valentino Porter, Rory Shirley, Denver Andre Taylor and Michael Wordly.

 Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) invites audiences of all ages to head back to class - musical style - with its upcoming production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Learn more here!

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced its 2025–2026 Main Stage Season. This season brings together a Tony Award-winning hit musical, a heartwarming holiday tradition, iconic musical legends, epic love stories, and a blast of '80s fun. Season tickets are available now. Single show tickets go on sale on May 20, 2025.