Neil Simon News

PCS Theater will present Neil Simon's timeless comedy masterpiece, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor,' directed by Thomas-Robert Irvin. Learn more about the production here!

BroadwayWorld talks to director/playwright/producer Andrea Gordon about her new play 'Miriam and Esther Go to the Diamond District' running at San Francisco's Magic Theatre January 18-28. The play tells a story of 2 sisters (daughters of an opera singer & concert pianist) meeting to go through their mother's belongings 45 years after she's died.

As MJ: the Musical continues its success on Broadway, Michael Jackson's story will be brought to the big screen in 2025. The film, which began production in February 2023, is produced by Bohemian Rhapsody‘s Graham King. It follows the King of Pop's triumphs and tragedies, from his personal struggles to creative success.

State Theatre New Jersey presents an all-new tour of the iconic Tony® Award-winning musical ANNIE for four performances in February.

North Reading resident Greg Kalafatas was studying theater at the University of New Hampshire when a road trip with friends to see the Broadway production of “Hairspray” introduced him to a character that has become his dream role – Edna Turnblad, the  zaftig housewife-and-laundress with a big heart.

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE which will run at the Savoy Theatre from 17 January – 31 March and is directed by Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers will star in the world premiere of a new play – “The Journals of Adam and Eve” by Ed. Weinberger, with a little help from the authors of Genesis, John Milton, and Mark Twain, for six performances only January 18 to 21.

An Enemy of the People is a thought-provoking Ibsen drama that explores the benefits and risks of challenging power.

Plays & Players is starting the New Year with a full week of entertainment! This year, they're prioritizing giving independent artists space and modest financing to showcase new in-progress pieces and community connection. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of events here!

Theatre legend and multi-Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters (Old Friends, Annie Get Your Gun, “The Good Fight”) has joined the previously announced stars of the theatre and creative luminaries for an unforgettable vacation where tropical weather and calm seas await on the 2nd annual Broadway Cruise.

MPAC releases Hairspray and announces February events. Get all the details on upcoming shows and performances at Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/31/2023.

La fecha límite para la inscripción es el 14 de enero de 2024.

El próximo 11 de junio se estrenará en el Teatro del Soho Caixabank la cuarta producción de esta productura, TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCIÓN, dirigida por Antonio Banderas y protagonizada por Miquel Fernández y María Adamúz.

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Centenary Stage Company Young Performers Workshop is now accepting applicants for its Spring 2024 session. This 15-week theatre training program is open to performers ages 8-18 and offers hands-on instruction in acting, singing, dancing, and more. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2024. For more information and to schedule an interview, visit centenarystageco.org or call (908) 979-0900.

St. Dunstan's Theatre will present Neil Simon's beloved classic, 'Brighton Beach Memoirs,' from January 12 to 27, 2024.

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Original world-premiere is the most loving, and most Gen-Z, tribute to Neil Simon you could imagine

The Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre tonight, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Meet the cast of Prayer for the French Republic here!