Orson Welles News

The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script by Howard E. Koch will be the first radio theatre produced in University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre’s new audio studio.

The Stranger screens at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire for one time on Friday, February, 23rd at 7pm.

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

In all, Maestro is the fast-paced chronicle of a giant living a giant life, as told through a love (or love-ish) story

HIROSHI-ME-ME-ME, written by Natalie Menna, is coming to Theater for the New City this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.

Broadway's Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko will star in Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

Find out what's headed to auction with “JULIEN'S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS” taking place Thursday, December 14th, Friday, December 15th, Saturday, December 16th and Sunday, December 17th in Beverly Hills and online here!

Connecticut Repertory Theatre will present 'War of the Worlds 2023: A Servant of Two Networks' from November 30 to December 10, 2023. Join them for the world premiere of this exciting play conceived and directed by Jaron Hollander.

Explore the Coolidge Corner Theatre's 'Big Screen Debuts' series, featuring the first feature films of renowned directors such as The Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Barry Jenkins, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, and Satyajit Ray. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the early works of these iconic filmmakers at the newly-expanded Coolidge theater.

East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) will present “The Death of Sherlock Holmes?”, a radio-style production, for two weekends: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, and 10 and 11.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre actor and director Keith Baxter has died at age 90.

Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the War of the Worlds with West Windsor Arts and the Historical Society of West Windsor at the “Broadcast Bash” on Sunday, October 29 from 2 to 5 pm.

Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents 'The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script,' a thrilling stage adaptation of the infamous radio play that terrified listeners with its realistic alien invasion.

Dive into the world of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru's new production, Rhinoseros, a Welsh-language adaptation of Ionesco's classic. Rhodri Meilir leads a stellar cast in this absurdist masterpiece exploring themes of society and extremism. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience across Wales.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright, screenwriter, and stage performer Julian Barry has died at age 92. Barry is best known for writing the Oscar-nominated script for the 1974 film 'Lenny' about comedian Lenny Bruce, adapted from his Broadway play of the same name.

With set, props and performer all in black and white, David Shopland explores the life of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Orson Welles, in a brand-new solo show.

JULIUS CAESAR will run June 21 - July 2 at American Theatre of Actors. Learn how to purchase tickets!

2022 BISTRO Award winner and MAC Award nominee RITA HAYWORTH - THE HEAT IS ON starring Quinn Lemley comes to Don't Tell Mama beginning Monday, May 22. The show will continue its residency monthly through November 2023.