Lynn Ahrens News

'Oh, the thinks you can think' when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide in an unforgettable musical caper! The Cat in the Hat (Erik Austin) is the host and emcee in this musical romp through the Seuss classics.

York Little Theatre is holding auditions on February 1 and 2, 2010, for their upcoming production of the Broadway musical Once on this Island which runs April 16 - 25, 2010.

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook enters Week Two of its twelfth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song.

The 92nd Street Y announces L&L Downtown, a new, more intimate Lyrics & LyricistsTM experience at 92YTribeca, the 92nd Street Y's downtown arts and culture venue.

Playwrights Horizons has announced complete casting for the World Premiere of CLYBOURNE PARK, a new play by Bruce Norris (The Pain and the Itch at Playwrights Horizons/PH 2006-2007 Season).

The Kennedy Center today announced casting for Terrence McNally's The Lisbon Traviata. The play will star Malcolm Gets as Stephen, John Glover as Mendy, and Chris Hartl as Paul and will run March 20 to April 11, 2010 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Million Dollar Quartet,' Writers' Theatre, 'Chess,' 'Ragtime,' 'Dreamgirls,' 'Wicked,' more.....

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook enters Week Two of its twelfth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song.

In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday this year, Theatre Hopkins will open its 88th season with a concert version of the legendary musical Follies.

Registration for JPAS Summer Youth Musical Theatre Begins March 1.

As part of its continuing commitment to nurture new American musicals, The ASCAP Foundation is seeking new musicals for the annual ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in New York.

The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) continues its 2009/2010 Season with the World Premiere of A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK, a new play by Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons/PH, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public).

The Dramatists Guild Fund, the Dramatists Guild of America, and Northwestern University announce the launch of the out-of-town arm of the successful Dramatists Guild Fellows program, linking emerging playwrights and musical theater writers in a close-knit and safe atmosphere for work and critique, as well as encouraging a sense of community with established New York and Chicago theater professionals.

Celebrating its 88th season, Theatre Hopkins will present two musicals in the winter and summer of 2010 at the Swirnow Theater on the Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus, 3400 N. Charles St. in Baltimore.

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) is now accepting entries for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to the World Premiere of CLYBOURNE PARK, a new play by Bruce Norris (The Pain and the Itch at Playwrights Horizons/PH 2006-2007 Season).

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting for NEIGHBORS, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Niegel Smith, the second show of the 2009-2010 Public LAB season. NEIGHBORS begins performances on Tuesday, February 16 and runs through Sunday, March 7. Tickets go on-sale on Wednesday, January 20.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting for NEIGHBORS, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Niegel Smith, the second show of the 2009-2010 Public LAB season. NEIGHBORS begins performances on Tuesday, February 16 and runs through Sunday, March 7. Tickets go on-sale on Wednesday, January 20.

Following the success of Memories - London's Forgotten Musicals, Hidden Talent Productions return to the Battersea Barge this Spring to present Manhattan Melodies, our 2010 cabaret season presenting the music of four prolific writer/composers from in and around Manhattan in New York City.

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook enters Week Two of its twelfth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song.