Philip Barry News

Latest in the line of blockbuster Cole Porter musicals dominating the Barbican’s summer programming is High Society, following in the footsteps of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate. Like its predecessors, High Society is, to a certain extent, an excuse for a series of absurd situations contrived to fit in as many Cole Porter songs as possible.

Holiday is extending its run at The Goodman with five additional performances. Tony Award-winning director Robert Falls’ world-premiere production is of one of the last works by the late Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg.

Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY.

Get a first look at all-new video from Robert Falls’ production of Holiday at Goodman Theatre. This brand-new work by Richard Greenberg, the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright, is based on Philip Barry’s (The Philadelphia Story) classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.

Goodman Theatre’s Centennial 25/26 Season will continue with Holiday, adapted by the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg in a contemporary reimagining of Philip Barry’s classic Roaring Twenties love story

Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Andrew Durand and more perform in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! The musical runs through August 23 in Ogunquit, Maine.

Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Bryan Batt, and more perform “Let’s Misbehave!” in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! Watch the video now.

The brassy stage musical, High Society, is currently holding court at the Ogunquit Playhouse in a production that was specifically reimagined from Philip Barry's play The Philadelphia Story (and its iconic film counterpart), for the hallowed playhouse. This production delivers a generous helping of wit, charm, and musical sophistication, making for an unforgettable evening of theater.did our critic think of HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse?

Get a first look inside rehearsals for High Society, directed by Matt Lenz, with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes, which begins performances Thursday, July 24 with a limited run through August 23, 2025 at Ogunquit Playhouse.

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative for the reimagining of High Society, directed by Matt Lenz. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed that Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (Broadway’s Smash, Moulin Rouge!) will star as Tracy Lord in their upcoming production of High Society, alongside previously announced star Max Clayton (The Music Man).

Max Clayton will star as C.K. Dexter Haven in Ogunquit Playhouse’s reimagining of High Society. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.

Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 93rd season, featuring a world premiere production, Guys and Dolls, and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Acting Company has revealed additional casting for its upcoming, one-night-only benefit reading of Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, featuring Rachel Brosnahan. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet on stage October 6, one night only

The Acting Company by special arrangement with Eric Falkenstein, will present Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg starring Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet. Learn how to purchase tickets.

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.

New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Beginning Monday February 19th (from 7pm) Mint will be streaming the three-camera archival recording of the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries: Becomes a Woman.