Second Stage News

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Check out production photos for Next to Normal at Barrington Stage Company starring Natalie Joy Johnson, Alan H. Green, and more here!

Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her new single “Hand Me The Fire.” It marks the fourth track off her upcoming full-length album PHOENIX, due September 27th, 2024.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!

The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome actress Alyssa Milano making her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre.

Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White, has been added to Second Stage Theater's upcoming season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Tickets are now available for the UK premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's Biography of a Constellation, which runs on September 3rd, 5th, and 7th at the Orange Tree Theatre as part of the Greenhouse Festival, in association with LAMDA.

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of NEXT TO NORMAL with a newly remixed and remastered Original Broadway Cast Recording, featuring updates from composer and album co-producer Tom Kitt. Listen now!

Kieran Culkin, Emmy, SAG & Critics Choice Award-Winner & Golden Globe Nominee Bob Odenkirk making his Broadway debut, and Emmy & Grammy Award Nominee Bill Burr making his Broadway debut, will star in a new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross.

Next to Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [15th Anniversary Edition], will be released in streaming and digital formats on Friday, August 9.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David  Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!

Go inside rehearsals for Barrington Stage's Next to Normal directed by  Artistic Director Alan Paul (August 13-September 8), in a co-production with Round House Theatre in Washington, DC. The production stars Natalie Joy Johnson, most recently seen on Broadway in Lempicka.

A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.

Melody A. Betts, currently starring in THE WIZ on Broadway, will perform her solo show HAIL TO THE QUEENS at THE GREEN ROOM 42 on August 12.

Hudson River Park has unveiled the lineup for the 24th annual Blues BBQ Festival on Saturday, August 10th, from 1pm to 9pm at Pier 76.

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

The Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 production of SIX CHARACTERS, a new play by Phillip Howze and directed by Dustin Wills, opens tonight at the Claire Tow Theater. Read the reviews!

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.

Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and more have been announced to star in Teeth at New World Stages, beginning previews on October 16th.