Sheldon Harnick News

You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.

Revival Theatre Company revealed the cast for Fiddler on the Roof, with Tad Paulson as Tevye and Jacob Simon as Motel. Performances will be held at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players 2026 Gala recently honored two-time Tony Winner and Board Member Victoria Clark with the Albert Bergert Living Legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan Award at Yale Club. Check out photos here.

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will present the classic musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF this June on its Tenth Street stage. Rich in historical and ethical detail, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of milkman Tevye and his five daughters as they navigate changing social norms while trying to hold onto their traditional values.

Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting a fresh take on the beloved musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, with a company of actor-musicians bringing the world of Anatevka to life through both performance and live music-making on stage.

Centerstage Theatre will present SHE LOVES ME, directed by Michelle Blackmon, as its season finale in Federal Way, WA. The musical, written by Joe Masteroff, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick, runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Birdland Jazz Club will host the return of Jeff Harnar in his show The 1959 Broadway Songbook. Harnar will be joined by his music director Alex Rybeck, in addition to Tom Hubbard on bass and Dan Gross on drums. 

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as part of its 49th season, featuring Jacob Medich as Tevye and Sarah Hayes as Golde, directed by Georgette Kleier.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

On May 4, the cabaret artist kicks off a special birthday with FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES at Don't Tell Mama. Read a conversation about the new show and album, and giving herself permission to start her cabaret career at age 40.

Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark will be honored by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players with the Albert Bergeret Living Legacy Award at the company's annual gala, closing its 51st season.

This production of Fiddler on the Roof is a triumph! It is fresh, exciting, engaging, entertaining, and unlike any other seen. Caleb Long and Colin Healy have created a transformative piece of theater. It has a slight contemporary sound while staying true to the source material. Long inspires affecting performances from his actors and musicians.

Opera Orlando has released rehearsal footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta now playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

The pleasure in being in the room with The Best.

Cabaret artist Becca Kidwell is celebrating a milestone birthday in unforgettable fashion. On May 4, she marks turning 50 with the debut of her new cabaret show Fifty Ways to Leave Your Forties at Don't Tell Mama.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Broadway star Karen Akers, Marilyn May's annual birthday show, Outsiders star Brent Comer and more.

Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.

Union Avenue Opera has announced its 2026 Festival Season in St. Louis. The lineup includes Fiddler on the Roof, L’elisir d’amore, and Samson et Dalila. Performances run July through August.

Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the company’s 43rd season, a line up that offers audiences classic operatic favorites, a groundbreakingAmerican musical, and the company’s first-ever John Adams opera.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, set to open in March 2026. The renowned theatre, known for its high-caliber productions, will bring this classic musical to life under the direction of a celebrated creative team. The show promises to offer a fresh interpretation of the beloved story, exploring themes of tradition and change.