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The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling as the first production in its 2026 Golden SummerStage season, with tickets ranging from $25–$70.
“Steel Magnolias”, author Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play, became a cultural zeitgeist after the release of the 1989 film version starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah.
Nominations have been revealed for the 2026 Gotham Television Awards, with Julio Torres' Color Theories, Sterophonic star Sarah Pidgeon, and Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe, among the nominees.
Bill Pullman will play Gaev in RSC's production of The Cherry Orchard, a new version of Anton Chekhov’s final play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade.
Twisted, a new play written by Chris DiGiovanni, directed by Marc Antonio Pritchett, and produced by Garry M. Kluger for the Theatre West Writers-in-Residence program will open next month.
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.
Ruth Eckerd Hall will host the 4th Annual Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam on May 30 and 31, featuring top jazz artists. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday.
The Neighborhood star Beth Behrs recently shared her dream of playing Maria in a Broadway production of The Sound of Music. Watch as she talks about her bucket list role on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Billy Porter has taken to Instagram to share an update on his health, after suffering from 'a serious case of sepsis.' Find out what he had to say and watch the full video here.
Incitation to the Dance will have its World Premiere engagement, written and directed by Michael Van Duzer. Performanaces run February 13- March 15, 2026 at Theatre West.
The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties, the global company that invests in, acquires, and manages literary estates, has acquired the literary interests of Marsha Norman.
Theatre West will present MILLENNIUM MAGIC 2026 from January 16–18, featuring a rotating lineup of magicians and illusionists. Hosted by George Tovar and Steve Branham.
Jane Krakowski, currently back on the boards as the title role in Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway, stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday to discuss the show, of which she's been a big fan since its early days. Watch the interview now.
From her first “Hellooooo!” to her fiery dinner fiasco, Mrs. Doubtfire is an icon for the generations. As a big screen hit in 1993, Mrs. Doubtfire was full of huge personalities and a heartwarming storyline that resonated with viewers—so much so that a Broadway production based on the film was created in 2022.
Theatre West will present its One-Day Play Festival on December 2, 2025, featuring short works created entirely within a 24-hour period by company writers, directors, and actors.
There’s a particular thrill in seeing a classic American play reimagined with both reverence and boldness. Theatrical Outfit’s new production of Tennessee Williams’ THE GLASS MENAGERIE, which opens its 49th season and plays through November 23rd, does just that. It effectively reminds us why this memory play endures more than 80 years after its premiere, while offering a fresh perspective and a deep, emotional resonance that will keep Atlanta audiences talking long after the final bows.
Theatre West will present A Sleighful of Songs, a holiday musical celebration created by John A. Goux and directed by Victoria Lavan, running December 12–14, 2025, at Theatre West in Los Angeles.
Pointy Scissors will have its World Premiere, Written and directed by Clara Rodriguez and produced for the Theatre West Writers-in-Residence Series by Bonnie Kalisher Dukes.
WestFest 2025 will present four full weekends of shows, a different presentation each week, to entice the loyal audiences who have returned for WestFest every year. Learn more and see how to attend!
Billy Porter, who was set to headline Manchester Pride this past weekend, pulled out of the festival the day of due to illness. Learn more and read the statement here.
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