Second Stage News

A Brief History of THE LAST FIVE YEARS

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — March 23, 2025

This time, the reader question was: The Last 5 Years makes its Broadway debut this spring… but everyone you know already has the show memorized.

IAMA Theatre Company Will Host Industry Presentation Workshop Of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will host an industry presentation workshop of Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Nico Juber, directed by Marlo Hunter this month.

Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — March 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway, The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut.

Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.

The Tank Announces Casting For Johnny G. Lloyd's Birthday Birthday Birthday

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2025

The Tank has announced casting and creative team for birthday birthday birthday by Johnny G.

Sarah Hyland & Orville Peck to Reveal 2025 Drama League Award Nominations

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 4, 2025

Stage and screen actress Sarah Hyland and award-winning country music star Orville Peck will co-host the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement.

THE RECEPTIONIST Enters Final Weekend At Centenary Stage

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2025

Centenary Stage Company enters the last weekend of its run of the dark comedy, The Receptionist by Adam Bock this weekend with more performances following a successful opening weekend.

Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more.

Review Roundup: ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME

by Nicole Rosky — February 27, 2025

Second Stage Theater is now presenting this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.

Second Stage Theater Reveals New Board Members

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 26, 2025

Second Stage Theater’s Board of Trustees, has revealed that over the last year, nine new Trustees were appointed to the Second Stage Theater Board.

Centenary Stage Continues Adds Performance of THE RECEPTIONIST

by A.A. Cristi — February 24, 2025

Centenary Stage Company will continue its run of the dark comedy, The Receptionist by Adam Bock this weekend with more performances following a successful opening weekend.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Cast of DANCING AT LUGHNASA

by A.A. Cristi — February 24, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.

Playwrights Horizons Announces Noah Silva As New General Manager

by A.A. Cristi — February 21, 2025

Playwrights Horizons has announced Noah Silva as the organization's new General Manager, with Carol Fishman departing the role after 17 impactful years.

Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre Partner On EL COQUÍ ESPECTACULAR AND THE BOTTLE OF DOOM

by A.A. Cristi — February 20, 2025

Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre will present El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom by Matt Barbot.

NEXT TO NORMAL to be Presented at Spotlight Repertory Theatre in February

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 18, 2025

Spotlight Repertory Theatre will present Next to Normal, the musical that redefined contemporary theatre, directed by Jacques Stewart.

Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 24, 2025

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

Theresa Rebeck to Direct Reading of SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT By Marisa Smith At Shaker Bridge Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 13, 2025

Shaker Bridge Theatrewill present a one-night-only staged reading of SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT, a new one-woman show written by Marisa Smith, directed by Theresa Rebeck, and starring Jayne Atkinson as part of Shaker Bridge's commitment to developing new work.