Steven Sater News

Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre

by Brian Michaels — November 6, 2024

What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre?

San Francisco Playhouse To Present WAITRESS This November

by A.A. Cristi — October 7, 2024

WAITRESS returns to San Francisco for the holiday season from November 21 to January 18.

ALICE BY HEART to be Presented at Sinclair College in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 27, 2024

Sinclair Theatre will present the regional debut of ALICE BY HEART, a new musical by Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, and Jessie Nelson.

SPRING AWAKENING Extends at Rec Room Arts

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2024

Rec Room Arts has announced the extension of the acclaimed intimate restaging of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING (book and lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind).

Photos: Ayla Schwartz And Marquise Neal Star In ALICE BY HEART At Vanguard Theater

by A.A. Cristi — September 24, 2024

Vanguard Theater is presenting Alice by Heart, by the Tony Award winning writers of Spring Awakening.

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts

by Armando Urdiales — September 10, 2024

What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts?

Actors Training Center Honors Tony Winner JJ Maley With Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 19, 2024

Actors Training Center in Wilmette, Ill.

WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September

by A.A. Cristi — August 14, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.

Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala

by Stephi Wild — August 14, 2024

Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards.

Cast Announced for SPRING AWAKENING At Rec Room Arts

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2024

Rec Room Arts will present SPRING AWAKENING, a powerful musical exploring the trials and tribulations of adolescence.

Video: First Look At ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2024

See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

Photos: First Look At SPRING AWAKENING At Steel Beam Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — August 5, 2024

Steel Beam Theatre has launched it 2024-2025 season with a revival of Steven Sater and Ducan Sheik's Tony Award Winning Musical SPRING AWAKENING directed by Maxwell Peters, playing through August 11th, 2024 in Saint Charles, IL.

Review: ALICE BY HEART at Kokandy Productions

by Rachel Weinberg — August 4, 2024

While Kokandy Productions’ ALICE BY HEART has some lovely performances, the musical itself is far less imaginative than its ALICE IN WONDERLAND-inspired title suggests.

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — July 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

Photos: First Look At Castle Craig Players Production of SPRING AWAKENING

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2024

Castle Craig Players' production of Spring Awakening is set to take the stage July 26 through August 11 at the groups intimate Meriden venue! See photos of the cast.

Asheville Musical Theatre Kicks Off Their Season

by Blair Ingenthron — July 8, 2024

After a sold-out inaugural season, Asheville Musical Theatre will kick off its 2024 season! This powerful season will feature three musicals, all produced in the heart of Asheville's vibrant downtown, and all focused on highlighting the local vibrant artistic community.