Ovation News

Main Street Theater's 2024-2025 Season will include five productions on its MainStage and six at its Theater for Youth. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Echo Theater Company will present a very dark comedy about the lengths to which a woman might go for the love of a good man. 

Main Street Theater unveils its 2024-2025 season, featuring productions for both its professional Equity MainStage and Theater for Youth. The season marks the 49th MainStage season at the Rice Village location.

Knot Free Productions in association with Greenway Arts Alliance has announced a new production of Into the Woods, the classic Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. 

The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra will make its American debut at Carnegie Hall on November 3, showcasing young musical talent from Greece in a prestigious performance.

Out of the Box Theatrics has announced the cast and creative team for the company’s world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn.

Elli Choi of Tenafly, NJ earned Third Prize in Brussels, Belgium over the weekend at the Queen Elisabeth Competition, considered the most formidable violin competition in the world, not only for its endurance factor but for its challenging route to the judges’ final decisions.

WHO DRINKS MOCKTAILS ON THE BEACH?! will premiere at the Montreal Fringe Festival, following party-girl Candace's spirited adventure in Mexico. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NO MATTER WATT: SILVER explores the journey of a young inventor navigating challenges and triumphs in the world of innovation.

It's a show that's all aces, where the stellar cast, crew, music, and important storyline all come together to earn every standing ovation it will receive.

'Fat Ham' is a dynamic, tragic, and comedic, remixing key moments of the original into a one-act exploring societal roles and expectations, toxic family dynamics, and being true to yourself in a wholly entertaining and creative way. “Fat Ham” is playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.

When a legendary diva, one of the great voices of the 20th century, announces her return to the New York stage after an absence of two decades, fans are generally overjoyed – at first – then curious – then trepidatious – finally, hopeful that the return will be a success. 

MY PAD MET WEBBER is an enthralling theatrical experience starring ANDRé SCHWARTZ, celebrating the timeless works of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The production features Schwartz's powerful interpretations of Webber's most beloved songs, blending moving storytelling with beautiful music.

Upper Hand Theatre Company presents the first London revival of Simon Longman's play SPARKS since its 2015 premiere. Discover this compelling production and its powerful storytelling.

The Actors’ Equity Foundation will bestow its 2024 Michael McCarty Recognition Award to actor Peter Van Norden. Learn more about Van Norden and about the award.

Beaches the Musical, starring Kelli Barrett (Bertie)  and Jessica Vosk (Cee Cee), is now on stage at Theatre Calgary through June 16th, 2024. What did the critics have to say?

ICE CATS A DEAD MOM TRAUMEDY, directed by Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, explores the complexities of losing a mother through dark comedy.

Fast-rising vocalist Jimmie Herrod made his New York City solo show debut at 54 Below on last night on May 24th. Jimmie’s tonal dexterity, vocal chords that have no limits, and imaginative jazz interpretations of Broadway and Pop standards thrilled a room full of music lovers, with special guest Alex Boniello (Dear Evan Hansen).

The Czech-Slovak vocalists who compose the 4 Musical Tenors - Michael Bragagnolo, Janm Kriz, Pavel Vitek, and Marian Vojtko - each hails from an extensive background in musical theater or opera productions performed throughout Europe. This reviewer was completely overwhelmed by the powerful and intense vocals of these talented artists.

Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.