Robert L. Freedman News

Exclusive: First Listen to 'To Be A Butterfly' From THE WAITING

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 29, 2026

You can now get an exclusive first listen of “To Be A Butterfly,” the debut single from the upcoming concept album for the new folk musical The Waiting.

TO BE A BUTTERFLY Single Released by Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell

by A.A. Cristi — September 22, 2026

Musical theatre writers Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell released the first single from their developing folk musical THE WAITING, which explores grief and healing through the perspective of the dead.

Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell to Release First Single from THE WAITING

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2026

Musical theatre writers Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell will release “To Be A Butterfly,” the first single from the upcoming concept album for their developing folk musical The Waiting.

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal

by Patrick Honoré — September 14, 2026

A brilliantly cast, beautifully judged French production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, where British manners, French theatrical tradition and comic murder collide at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal.

Interview: Andrew Cope of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Palo Alto Players

by AJ Jaffari — August 22, 2026

Cope discusses playing the charming and murderous Monty Navarro in Palo Alto Players’ production of the Tony-winning musical.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to Open at Palo Alto Players

by A.A. Cristi — August 12, 2026

Palo Alto Players will open its 96th season with the Tony-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Lee Ann Payne, at the Lucie Stern Theatre.

Review: CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre

by Joni Lorraine — July 31, 2026

What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre?

Feature: SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN 2026 - SNEAK PREVIEW at Impact Arts

by Sabrina Wallace — July 21, 2026

I had the chance to preview Impact Arts' 2026 Summer Stock Austin season, and the talent on display was exceptional.

Video: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Trailer Arrives for Olney Theatre Center Run

by Michael Major — July 15, 2026

A trailer video for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is now available from Olney Theatre Center, where the Tony Award-winning musical is running through August 23.

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre Center

by Itai Yasur — July 7, 2026

Love and Murder are served summer-stock style in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre Center.

Impact Arts to Present SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN 2026 SNEAK PEEK

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 1, 2026

Impact Arts will present a one-night only event: Summer Stock Austin 2026 Sneak Peek at the McCullough Theatre, featuring Summer Stock Austin alumni and up and coming talents.

Cast Set For Week One of YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL at The Blank Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 22, 2026

The Blank Theatre announced casting for week one of its 34th Annual YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL, featuring three original plays by writers aged 15–19 performed free at the Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz.

CINDERELLA and NEWSIES Set for Summer Stock Austin 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 5, 2026

Impact Arts has revealed cast and creatives for 22nd Season of Summer Stock Austin.

Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 2, 2026

The cast has been revealed for Olney Theatre Center’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, which will run in the Roberts Mainstage, directed by Eleanor Holdridge.

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Masque Theatre & Milnerton Playhouse

by Judith Herbig — May 21, 2026

A polished and highly entertaining production with excellent singing, sharp comic performances and beautifully slick set changes.

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock

by Theresa Bertram — April 23, 2026

Murder with a touch of manners have arrived in delightfully dapper fashion at The Weekend Theater, where A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder—running through May 3—proves that sometimes climbing the social ladder requires a little… creative problem solving.