Second Stage Theatre News

Returning to the stage for the first time in over a decade, Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) will take on the iconic role of a lifetime in Zinnie Harris’ acclaimed contemporary production of The Duchess.  

Dance, exercise, and have fun this summer at the North Shore's Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB), located at 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. 

Piper Theatre Productions will present 'Alice in Chaos' as a traveling production throughout June.

Since it was published in 1952 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White has been enjoyed by readers of all ages. It has cemented itself as a classic of children's literature and is credited as the best selling children's paperback of all time. The Blue Moon Theatre will bring this story to life on stage in an adaption written by Joseph Robinette.

Mrs. Lincoln is an intense and fascinating play, and audiences can catch it at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg under the direction of James Casey with stage manager Lori Haagen through June 23rd. Every aspect of this production works well together to bring the audience an intriguing and powerful evening of theatre.

Axial Theatre’s SAFEHOUSE Playwrights Series Presents a Reading of Professor Sycorax by Award-winning Playwright, TV Writer and Librettist Cheryl L. Davis with Guest Moderator two-time Obie-winning playwright Susan Miller.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK is a minimalist play, with one foreground for the entirety and just two actors. However, the way it is able to build and maintain tension and fear in a way that few movies manage these days, let alone stage shows. The plot is good and the acting is superb, and combined with this thriller is put together make this a must see.

Today’s subject Stephen Cole is an accomplished lyricist, performer, and book writer. You can now add novelist to that already impressive list of accomplishments. Stephen Cole’s latest literary endeavor takes us back to the Golden Age of Broadway with his first novel entitled Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who?. The book is now available everywhere for purchase in both hardcover and digital versions.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is presenting the capstone production of its 45th season, the world premiere musical, ALICE, FORMERLY OF WONDERLAND. Check out photos here!

Directed by David Nelson and Jane Anderson, Hands on a Hardbody tells the story of an annual endurance contest where the last person standing with their hands on the vehicle wins it.

Capitol Theatre Port Hope has announced Pride Month events including PRIDE at the CAPITOL with Juice Boxx and Kendall Gender, a free Drag 101 youth event with Northumberland Pride, and the stage show BED & BREAKFAST by Mark Crawford.

Skylar Studios, a queer and women-led production company specializing in unique and thought-provoking entertainment events, has announced their 2nd annual Pride celebration with their successful (and sold-out!) show 'Pretty Witty, and Gay!

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second show of their 2024 season, THE MAD ONES, by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk.

Norman Reedus : Internationally renowned for his role as Daryl, a key character in the series 'The Walking Dead' (hereafter TWD). His other notable works include the movie 'The Boondock Saints', among others. He visited Japan for the Osaka Comic Con 2024 held from May 3rd for three days. 'Osaka Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the highlights of the talk show that he participated in during the event

What did our critic think of SUNSET BOULEVARD at The Princess Theatre?

The term gaslight is likely more well known than its etymology in the 1938 Patrick Hamilton play. Rather than being a play about manipulation, the modern retelling brings a plot and characters rich with tension and drama. The play is a classic, and the modern adaptation maintains the elements whilst thrusting Bella into a more central role.

What did our critic think of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at The Lantern Theatre?

The Brookside Project is producing Am I Blue by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Beth Henley as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Brookside founder Noah Todd.

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID opens tonight at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Check out production photos here!

William Shakespeare's HAMLET will be performed at the West End Theatre on June 8 and 9, directed by Caroline Younglove and produced by Natalya Ribovich.