Signature Theatre News

Join Meg Gilbert of Parity Productions and other co-hosts at Theater Resources Unlimited's Town Hall event, discussing the steps taken towards achieving gender parity in theater.

Experience a fresh take on the classic opera, MADAME BUTTERFLY, as it marks the end of the Opera Philadelphia season from April 26 to May 5.

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rock musical HAIR. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

As the unionization wave continues to move through theatrical workers across the country, two developments last week highlighted the movement: the Public Theatre declined to voluntarily recognize the unionization effort of their workers, and workers at the Goodman Theatre sought their own union affiliation.

Opera Philadelphia's 2023-2024 Season will close this spring with a new production of Puccini's Madame Butterfly that illuminates and ultimately transcends harmful stereotypes, empowering the protagonist Cio Cio San with new choices for her future.

Signature’s production of 'Penelope' insists that Odysseus’ wife “has some things she wants to say.” If only she would.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/14/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Get a first look at photos of Jessica Phillips in Penelope at Signature Theatre.

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Eric Jordan Young has been invited as a guest artist and faculty member for The Broadway Theatre Project, to be held at the University of Florida School of The Arts. Learn more about the program!

Signature Theatre Artistic Director Paige Evans will step down in June, having led the company since 2016. Learn more about the transition.

Get a first look at  Jessica Phillips in Penelope, a new musical at Signature Theatre. Penelope has a book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean & Eva Steinmetz, and music and lyrics by Alex Bechtel.

Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their first Live Town Hall of 2024, focusing on steps towards gender parity in the arts. Learn more!

Good Apples Collective, an orchard for new theater, has announced programming for their 2024 season including the World Premiere of cunnicularii by Sophie McIntosh this summer, a developmental reading series in the fall, and several ongoing events and resources for emerging artists. 

Two women dream of shattering academia’s glass ceiling and saving the bees in Queen, presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Written by San Jose-born playwright and filmmaker Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy, Amazon/Blumhouse’s Evil Eye, HBO’s “The Nevers”), this topical and engaging work follows Sanam and Ariel, Ph. D. candidates from India and the U.S., as they research the collapse of bee colonies worldwide.

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/7/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Since her film debut in Carrie, Betty Buckley has carved out a lengthy history with horror movies. BroadwayWorld caught up with Buckley to discuss working with Jason Blum on her new film, Imaginary, how she got her start in horror films with Carrie, and how she created her new short film, The Mayfly.