South Coast Repertory News

Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!

South Coast Repertory announced its 2024-25 season opener, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running from Sept. 21 to Oct. 19 on the Segerstrom Stage. Directed by Jenn Thompson, this marks the show's SCR debut.

The 92nd Street Y will lead a two-day workshop devoted to the art of singing his music. Learn more and see how to attend.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the hilarious Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is currently presenting the hilarious farce, DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER, written by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon, and directed by Christopher M. Williams through Sunday, September 22 at the Laguna Playhouse. Check out production photos here!

Ford’s Theatre announced the cast and creative team for MISTER LINCOLN, featuring David Selby as Abraham Lincoln. The production will run from October 10 to November 15, 2024.

Full casting has been announced for the Gate theatre’s UK premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, which opens at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale on Thursday 24 October to Saturday 23 November with press night on Tuesday 29 October.

Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room. Learn more about the writers and the program!

Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 Season of Determination opens with the area premiere of a provocative and funny play looking at faith from all angles through the lens of one family –Faithless by Jon Klein.

The Edgerton Foundation has revealed the first round of recipients for the 2024-25 New Play Awards, supporting the development of new theatrical works across the country. Learn more about the recipients and the award.

We have stories from the decline of intervals in London productions to significant organizational changes in regional and international theaters. Other stories include the financial challenges faced by Berkeley's Aurora Theatre, the preservation efforts for Washington's National Theatre, and the strategic rebranding of arts organizations.

HERO Theatre has revealed the cast for the world premiere of LUZMI by Diana Burbano, featuring Colombian actress Bibiana Navas. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Gloucester Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw and Managing Director Christopher Griffith, will close out its celebratory 45th season in the theater's first-of-its-kind collaboration with Teatro Chelsea, with the regional premiere of 'THE HOMBRES' by Tony Meneses and directed by Armando Rivera.

ACT Theatre has announced the comedic play POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE, running from September 7 to September 29.

In New York, leadership transitions at Lincoln Center signal a new chapter, while regional theaters like Timeline and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival push forward with ambitious projects despite financial hurdles. Internationally, theaters like the Bristol Old Vic and the Old Vic in London grapple with ethical and economic dilemmas.

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.

South Coast Repertory has announced the world premiere of YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! by Keiko Green, running from April 5 to May 4, 2025, on the Segerstrom Stage.

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company begins their 2024-2025 season with CRY IT OUT by Molly Smith Metzler, running September 12-28, 2024 at Spring Street Studios.