Richard Israel News

Photos: THE DOG SHOW to Open at The Triad Theater

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2026

David Javerbaum's new comedy will officially open at The Triad Theater in a limited engagement.

A.J. Shively and More to Star in THE DOG SHOW at The Triad Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 6, 2026

The Dog Show: Come.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 6, 2026- Go Inside A FEW GOOD MEN with Michael Arden and More

by — October 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

SNIPPED! Musical by Shelly Peiken to Receive Industry Presentations

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 5, 2026

SNIPPED!, a new musical featuring music and lyrics by Shelly Peiken, Adam Gorgoni, and Lucy Levinsohn-Berman, with a book by Kimberly Arnold, Lucy Levinsohn-Berman, and Jill Piwowar, directed by Richard Israel, will receive industry presentations.

David Javerbaum's THE DOG SHOW is Coming to The Triad Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 17, 2026

The Dog Show: Come.

Photos: THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to 5-Star Theatricals

by Stephi Wild — July 13, 2026

5-Star Theatricals has released all new photos from the second show of their 2026 season, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center

by Cary Ginell — July 12, 2026

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center?

Full Cast Set for THE WIZARD OF OZ at 5-Star Theatricals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 8, 2026

5-Star Theatricals has revealed the full cast for the second show of their 2026 season, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz by L.

Naomi Grossman Will Perform AMERICAN WHORE STORY in Palm Springs

by Stephi Wild — March 23, 2026

Naomi Grossman will present her solo show AMERICAN WHORE STORY with a live taping on April 9 at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs, directed by Joe DeMaio.

KID GLOVES World Premiere Extends at The Skylight Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 12, 2026

Kid Gloves, a world premiere musical comedy about children's entertainers competing on a reality TV show, extends its run at The Skylight Theatre through February 28.

Photos: KID GLOVES at The Skylight Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 20, 2026

Village Green Productions is presenting a world premiere musical comedy, KID GLOVES, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang.

Review: KID GLOVES World Premiere Musical Comedy at Skylight Theatre

by Shari Barrett — January 20, 2026

This world premiere musical comedy is fast-paced, hilarious, and sneakily poignant, skewering the utter depravity of reality TV and how it can corrupt even the most wholesome element of humanity – children!

KID GLOVES World Premiere to be Presented at The Skylight Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 22, 2025

Village Green Productions will present a world premiere musical comedy, Kid Gloves, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang, choreography by Christine Lakin, music direction by Anthony Lucca and direction by Richard Israel.

Review: KING OF PANGEA, King’s Head Theatre

by Christiana Rose — June 12, 2025

King of Pangea at the King’s Head Theatre, London is a striking and inventive one-act 90-minute play, which blends the personal experience of grief with surreal world-building.

New Musical KING OF PANGEA Cast Announced

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2025

The full cast and creative team for the upcoming world première of King of Pangea at King's Head Theatre has been announced.

Donna McKechnie and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more.

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more.

Jerry Mitchell Will Serve as Producer For New Musical KING OF PANGEA

by Stephi Wild — January 30, 2025

For the first time, Jerry Mitchell will step into the role of producer as he joins the producing team of the world premiere of King of Pangea at the King's Head Theatre.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

by BWW Awards — January 21, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

KING OF PANGEA to Have World Premiere at London's King's Head Theatre in 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 15, 2024

King of Pangea, the new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Martin Storrow, will have its world premiere at London's King's Head Theatre in 2025, directed by Richard Israel.