Michael Wilson News

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE RADIO PLAY at Ford's Theatre

Craig Wallace returns for his fifth season as Ebenezer Scrooge in a production that's a tour de force in sound design.

SDC Announces Results Of 2020 Executive Board Election

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States, announced the results of its 2020 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 14- with Kate Rockwell, Jenn Colella, Chilina Kennedy, and More!

Today (October 14) in live streaming: Kate Rockwell, Chilina Kennedy and Jenn Colella visit Backstage Live, Broadway for Biden hosts a pep rally, and so much more!

Works by Sarah Ruhl, Adrienne Kennedy & More Added to Spotlight on Plays Spring Season

The spring season of the a?oeSpotlight on Playsa?? series will feature four new productions by playwrights Adrienne Kennedy, Larissa FastHorse, Sarah Ruhl and Pearl Cleage. Additional details below. All proceeds for these events will benefit the Actors Fund, to aid during this time of unprecedented need. a??a??a??a??a??a??a??

Breaking: Patti LuPone, Morgan Freeman, Laurie Metcalf, Laura Linney & More Will Lead Spotlight On Plays

Broadway's Best Show will be a new home for entertaining, engaging content, long form features and exclusive access to Broadway's Best, will continue its weekly 'Spotlight On Plays' series on Thursday October 14, 2020 to benefit The Actors Fund.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass' LET THE MUSIC PLAY ON Premieres This Week

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass celebrates their 20th Anniversary this year with Let The Music Play On…. airing Saturday, October 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

Ford's Theatre Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Theatre Season

Forda??s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced updates to the Forda??s Theatre 2020-2021 season, following a revaluation amid the national reckoning for racial justice and the impacts of COVID-19 on live performances.

The Theatre Community Pays Tribute to Howell Binkley on Social Media

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of lighting designer Howell Binkley after a battle with lung cancer. Members of the theatre community have been paying tribute to Binkley on social media.

InVersion Theatre Presents: INTRALIA, THE WEIRD PARK, World Premiere Audio Play And Sound Walk

The work features original music and sound design by Jordan Hall, text by Rebecca LeVine and direction by William Steinberger. 

Matt Rollings Releases 'That Lucky Old Sun' Featuring Lyle Lovett, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Willie Nelson

Today, the GRAMMY Award-winning producer, piano virtuoso and first-call session superstar Matt Rollings released a new recording of 'That Lucky Old Sun' featuring Lyle Lovett, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Willie Nelson

Varla Jean Merman & Judy Gold Premiere Duo Show in P-Town Alongside Varla's New Solo Show SUPERSPREADER

Producer Mark Cortale has announced the opening of two shows for summer-long runs in Provincetown, starting this month. First, drag comedy legend Varla Jean Merman premiered her new comedy show Superspreader on July 9 which will run until September 12 poolside at the Crown & Anchor, featuring Gerald Goode at the piano.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases Open Letter on Racial Justice to Colleagues in the Field

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society today released an open letter on racial justice to their colleagues in the field.

Alley Theatre's 2020-21 Season to Include CLUE, Duncan Sheik's NOIR, and More!

The Alley Theatre has announced its 74th season for 2020-21, which includes the previously announced Clue, the world premiere of Duncan Sheik's new show, Noir, and more!

See the Ways That Hartford Theaters Are Connecting With Audiences Online

The Hartford Courant has shared the ways in the leading theaters in Hartford are coming together to bring online streaming content to audiences while theaters are dark.

World Premiere of SIMONA'S SEARCH, FRANKENSTEIN, and More Announced for Hartford Stage 2020/2021 Season

Hartford Stage has announced its 2020/2021 season.

Philadelphia Stars Fill The Walnut Stage For Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 211th season with Gore Vidal's thrilling political drama, THE BEST MAN. Directed by Broadway veteran Michael Wilson, the production begins previews on March 10, opens March 18, and continues through April 26 on the Walnut's Mainstage.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Announced for The Rep 2020-2021 Season Lineup

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announces a dynamic new set of shows for its 2020-2021 season designed to delight, excite and engage theatregoers like never before.

Darko Tresnjak Will Direct Premiere of Duncan Sheik & Kyle Jarrow's NOIR at Houston's Alley Theatre

The Tony® Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose has just announced five productions as a part of the 74th season. Subscription renewals for the 2020-21 Alley Theatre season are on sale now. New subscriptions will be on sale May 18, 2020 at alleytheatre.org.

Ford's Theatre Has Announced Their 2020-2021 Season

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2020-2021 season will include: Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful, directed by Michael Wilson and featuring Nancy Robinette; the D.C.-premiere of a new play based on the real-life friendship of contralto Marian Anderson and physicist Albert Einstein titled My Lord, What a Night, written by Deborah Brevoort and directed by Sheldon Epps; the musical Man of La Mancha, featuring Kevin McAllister and directed by Stephen Rayne; and A Christmas Carol featuring Craig Wallace in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the fifth year.