Rona Siddiqui News

NYU Steinhardt Drama Therapy and Live & In Color will present Songs of Light & Joy: A Diwali Celebration October 9–12, 2025, at Provincetown Playhouse in NYC.

The Board of Directors of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that, after a nation-wide search, Erica Rotstein has been chosen to succeed Founding Executive Director Kathy Evans as Executive Director.

For its 15th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced two new programs in May, with additional May and June programming to be opened for registration in the coming weeks.

Producing Director Alexander Fraser, Executive Producer Robyn Goodman and Producer Josh Fiedler announced casting and production details for the musical comedy — the second new work debuting at the Playhouse this season. Bucks County Playhouse’s 2025 season is sponsored by Bank of America.

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. Learn more!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Derek Klena and more.

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has revealed their 2025 Season. Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s season will include William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy The Comedy of Errors and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) raised over $380,000 at the 2024 Hermitage Artful Lobster luncheon on Saturday, November 9. See photos from the event.

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the 2024-2025 class of Fellows. The program propels the most promising creative talents to their full potential to help shape the future of theater. Learn more about the Fellows.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has announced performers for the 2024 Gala, The Future Is Now, which will take place on Sunday October 13, 2024 at 4:45pm at The Garrison (2015 US 9)

The Johnny Mercer Foundation has announced applications open October 1st for the second annual JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at New England Music Camp (NEMC).

The Johnny Mercer Foundation will present a benefit concert at GreenRoom42, hosted by Adam Gwon, Kaitlin Hopkins, and Nikko Benson Siddiqui. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE APPLE BOYS, a new fast-paced musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, with book by Jono Lyons and music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema, will have industry presentations on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in Manhattan at Ripley Grier 38th St. Studios.

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.

Watch as Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley sings 'Back to Before' from Ragtime at 54 Below. In celebration of Women’s History Month, acclaimed women musical theatre writers who are Council members of the Dramatists Guild of America gathered at 54 Below to share stories and introduce some of the songs they’ve written from Broadway and beyond.

New York Stage and Film has revealed the 2024 summer season at Marist College. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!