Sheldon Epps News

PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL Starring Cedric Neal Will Play Concert Performances

by Stephi Wild — August 6, 2025

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical in concert will be staged for two performances at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Lulu Will Lead New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE For Two Performances Only

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2025

TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.

Cast and Creative Team Set for PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Play On!, conceived by Sheldon Epps.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary

by A.A. Cristi — July 9, 2025

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

Tickets Now on Sale for George Street Playhouse 2025-2026 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 16, 2025

Tickets for George Street Playhouse's 2025-2026 season are now.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, IN CLAY World Premiere & More Announced For Signature Theatre 2025/2026 Season

by Joshua Wright — May 6, 2025

Signature Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring new productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Pippin, the world premiere of In Clay, and the DC premieres of Strategic Love Play and What Became of Us.

George Street Playhouse Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring AN OLD FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 21, 2025

George Street Playhouse has revealed their programming for the 2025–2026 season, selected by the company’s new artistic leadership, with support from David Saint.

THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season

by Joshua Wright — April 9, 2025

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R.

FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 28, 2025

Island City Stage will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring.

Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Arizona Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — February 23, 2025

ATC's BLUES IN THE NIGHT: It’s about feeling - pure, raw, and undeniable.

José Luis Valenzuela Awarded SDCF Gordon Davidson Award for Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service in the American Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 20, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that director José Luis Valenzuela has received its 2024 Gordon Davidson Award.

Review: Sultry, Soulful, and Spectacular: BLUES IN THE NIGHT Delivers at Arizona Theatre Company

by Robert Encila-Celdran — February 3, 2025

Curated in collaboration with musical director Sy Johnson, acclaimed director Sheldon Epps first staged BLUES IN THE NIGHT in 1980 as a musical revue.

Review: PLAY ON!, Lyric Hammersmith

by Aliya Al-Hassan — February 3, 2025

During these dark and cold nights, something magical is happening on stage at the Lyric Hammersmith.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT to Open at Arizona Theatre Company in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 13, 2025

Arizona Theatre Company will welcome in 2025 with the Tony Award- nominated musical Blues in the Night by Sheldon Epps.

THE FORD'S THEATRE LEGACY COMMISSIONS: A FIRST LOOK to Take Place in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 4, 2024

Ford's Theatre will present The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, designed to serve as an artistic incubator for stories about unsung heroes responsible for changing the course of civil rights and equality in American life.

John O’Hurley, Rachael Harris & More Join Wayne Brady Led TO SIR, WITH LOVE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 28, 2024

The cast is complete for the concert reading of the new musical To Sir, with Love starring Wayne Brady at the Garry Marshall Theatre.

Wayne Brady Will Lead Concert Production of TO SIR, WITH LOVE

by Stephi Wild — September 26, 2024

Wayne Brady, the five-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee, and star of Broadway's The Wiz, will take on the role of Rick Braithwaite in a special concert adaptation of To Sir, With Love, set to be performed at the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank.