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Photos: WISHING TO GROW UP BRIGHTLY Makes World Premiere

by Gillian Blum — November 8, 2025

Check out photos from the world premiere of the new musical Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, which opened November 5 at Theatre Horizon, and runs through November 23.

WISHING TO GROW UP BRIGHTLY World Premiere is Coming to Theatre Horizon

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 14, 2025

Theatre Horizon will present the world premiere of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, a new musical created by Amanda Morton, Matthew Decker, Brenson Thomas, and Josh Totora.

HELLO KITTY MUST DIE Comes to Edinburgh Next Month

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2023

The world premiere of Hello Kitty Must Die has announced its cast for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

Review: RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Extraordinary Production of the Iconic Musical

by Marina Kennedy — June 14, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting an extraordinary, finely tuned production of the iconic musical, 'Rent.

Photos & Video: See Zachary Noah Piser, Olivia Lux & More in RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 12, 2023

Get a first look at Rent at Paper Mill Playhouse!

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Star Olivia Lux and More Will Lead RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — April 27, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Rent by Jonathan Larson, directed by Zi Alikhan (Resident Director of Hamilton) and choreographed by Steph Paul (New York Theatre Workshop: How to Defend Yourself).

Review: NATIVITY VARIATIONS is the Christmas Comedy You've Been Wishing For

by Kelsey Lawler — November 23, 2022

This is well-paced, laughter-filled, and heartwarming theater full of smart writing and charming characters.

Photos: First Look at THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS World Premiere at Milwaukee Rep

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 17, 2022

Get a first look at Milwaukee Repertory's world premiere of The Nativity Variations, by Catherine Trieschmann, running November 16 – December 11, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse.

Ann Arvia, Adam LeFevre & More to Star in THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS World Premiere at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 11, 2022

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of The Nativity Variations by Catherine Trieschmann (One House Over) November 16 – December 11, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse.

Cast Announced for TIANANMEN: A NEW MUSICAL Reading in New York City

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 9, 2022

The new musical Tiananmen, which will premiere in 2023 just ahead of an upcoming industry-staged reading September 20th, 2022, announced the New York cast as well as a major addition to its creative team.

Review: ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME at LA MAMA COMES IN HOT, STIRS THE POT

by Derek McCracken — September 5, 2022

Presented by Ma-Yi Theater Company and directed by Obie-winner Ralph B.

Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME at Ma-Yi Theater Company - What Did the Critics Think?

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 1, 2022

Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of Daniel K.

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Daniel K. Isaac's ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME at Ma-Yi Theater Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2022

Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced details for the world premiere of Daniel K.

Nominees Announced For the 2020 Theatre Tampa Bay Awards

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2020

The nominees have been announced for the 2020 Theatre Tampa Bay Awards! 25 plays and 5 musicals were eligible for nomination before the remainder of the 2019-2020 season was cancelled in March.

Young Artists Produce Virtual Edition Of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS Tonight

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 11, 2020

For the last week, the extraordinary company of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals have been participating in intensive workshops, panel discussions with industry leaders, and producing their own Viral Monologues - and their efforts will all culminate in their own LIVE virtual edition of The 24 Hour Plays