Lynn Ahrens News

Kennesaw State University's Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) will present the Tony Award-winning musical 'Once on This Island: The Musical' in the Stillwell Theater on Nov. 2-5 and Nov. 9-12.

Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's production of Ragtime, now on stage through January 7th, 2024.

Second Street Players presents 'A Christmas Carol: The Musical' at the Riverfront Theater in Milford, DE. Don't miss this joyful family production from November 24 - December 3. Tickets are on sale now!

Star Royale Theatre presents the NJ Premiere of Rocky the Musical, a hard-hitting yet tender adaptation of the iconic film. Directed and choreographed by Brendan Stackhouse, this production brings the story of Rocky Balboa to life on stage. Get all the details here!

The Dramatists Guild Foundation 2023 Gala took place last night, October 24. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out all the photos here!

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced that Tony Award Winner Adrienne Warren, Margo Seibert, and more have joined the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2023 Gala tonight, October 23, 2023, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. 

Get into the holiday spirit with Narrows Community Theater's production of 'A Christmas Carol.' Directed by award-winning LA director Chris Carver, this classic tale comes to life on stage to close NCT's historic 50th season. Don't miss this festive and heartwarming performance in Brooklyn. Book your tickets now!

Pulse Theatre Chicago is back with a remount of the Tony Award-winning musical, Once On This Island. Experience the captivating story of Ti Moune and her journey in the French Antilles. Don't miss this limited engagement at the historic eta Creative Arts Foundation. Get your tickets now at Pulse Theatre Chicago's website.

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen to the cast of Signature Theatre's Ragtime performing the show's incredible opening number.

Get ready for an unforgettable night as theater icons Patti LuPone, Deborah Cox, Eric McCormack, and more take the stage at the Dramatists Guild Foundation 2023 Gala. Join in for a star-studded evening of performances and support a great cause. Save the date and be a part of this must-attend event for theater lovers and supporters.

Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the exciting lineup for their 2024 Summer Series. Find out the dates and locations of the upcoming shows.

Elvira Tortora shares her childhood story as the daughter of a bookie in Brooklyn through the songs of Broadway in her highly anticipated nightclub debut, 'The Bookmaker's Daughter.'

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the epic musical Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Woodside Musical Theatre will present SEUSSICAL a musical with music, book, and story by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, beginning next month. Get event and ticket information here!

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will open its 24th season with “Once On This Island.” Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Critics use the word “well” often when describing the arts. Something is “well-written,” “well performed,” “well-acted,” “well thought-out.” RAGTIME, which runs Sept. 22-Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long Street in downtown Columbus), is all of those things, and more.

JOB, the world premiere of a new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon has extended its critically acclaimed run.

Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992.  His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.

David Glover is out to disprove the adage of “Those who can’t do, teach” when he takes on the role of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Columbus Children’s Theatre production of RAGTIME THE MUSICAL. The Terrance McNally musical will be performed Sept. 22-Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St. in downtown Columbus).

Following a successful 20th anniversary season in 2022 and early 2023, Good Theater has announced the schedule for the 2023/2024 season, as well as an updated rush ticket policy to help make live theater more accessible for all.