Terrence McNally News

The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.

In a new interview, director Bill Condon previewed his upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, and shared why he thinks movie musicals should first be seen in theaters.

Marriott Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. The production will star JJ Niemann. Learn more!

What did our critic think of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Hershey Area Playhouse? Hershey Area Playhouse will present Catch Me If You Can now through August 10th, directed by Amanda Nowell.

Classic Stage Company has added a second benefit concert performance of The Rink, featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The Gateway will present The Full Monty, featuring Sally Struthers, who returns to The Gateway after previously appearing in CLUE, 9 to 5, Anything Goes, and Nice Work if You Can Get It. Learn more!

​​​​​​​Against a backdrop of cultural tensions and renewed challenges to LGBTQ+ rights nationwide, The Bent —one of only a handful of exclusively LGBTQ+ focused theater companies in Southern California—announces its 25/26 season: a rich tapestry of plays, musicals, cabarets, and staged readings that shine a light on the complexity, resilience, and vibrancy of queer life.

Tony Award winners Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom) and Jessie Mueller (Beautiful, Waitress) will star in Classic Stage Company's one-night-only benefit concert performance of THE RINK.

Atlantic Theater Company has revealed its 40th Anniversary season of four new plays, as well as an Atlantic for Kids New York Premiere musical, and its 40th Anniversary Gala. Learn more!

Ragtime is coming to Tulsa PAC in August. The musical features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and is based on the novel 'Ragtime' by E.L. Doctorow.

Osceola Arts has announced the final production of its 64th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical 'Catch Me If You Can,' running July 18 through August 3.

The top prize of $2,000.00 has been offered annually to an original full-length play, musical, or one-act play sequence that has not been professionally produced or received trade book publication.

Moonlight Stage Productions’ “Anastasia” offers a glittery train ride through royal rumors, sweeping ballads, and animated-movie nostalgia, with just a few detours into brooding Soviet angst.

San Francisco Opera’s 2025–26 season, the tenth under the leadership of Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock, kicks off in September. Learn more about the season!

Popovsky Performing Arts Studio and The Protagonist Project will present Anastasia: The Musical this August! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Coeur d' Alene Summer Theatre to its upcoming production of Anastasia: The Musical. This professional musical theatre spectacle, brimming with romance, mystery, and heart, opens on Friday, July 18, 2025, and runs through Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College Campus.

Dezart Performs has announced its new home: the Dezart Playhouse, formerly the First Church of Christ, Scientist, an architectural landmark designed in 1957 by Robson Chambers and Albert Frey.

Ragtime is coming to Tulsa PAC. The musical features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and is based on the novel 'Ragtime' by E.L. Doctorow.

Take a look back on Chita Rivera performing 'Buenos Aires' from Evita in a throwback video! The video is from the 1982 television special, Broadway Plays Washington on Kennedy Center Tonight.

Theatre in the Park continues its 2025 Outdoor Season with Catch Me If You Can, the musical comedy based on the remarkable real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenager who posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer—all before his 21st birthday.