The Old Globe News

“Alien Girls” is a play about friendship—specifically female friendship—in all its messy, contradictory, deeply human glory.

Tomorrow, April 25th, will mark the 32nd anniversary of the passing of vocal arranger, musical director, pianist, and musical genius James Raitt. He was only 41years old when AIDS took him from us far too soon. While James’ career was cut short, what he left us will always be a reminder of his many talents.

Mary Chieffo, known for Star Trek: Discovery, will present BLOOD BRIDES at The Hobgoblin Playhouse in Los Angeles, a one-woman show written and directed by Ellie Pyle featuring four mythic women from classical theatre.

The Old Globe is presenting the world premiere of Alien Girls by Amy Berryman. The heart-filled comedy is directed by Jaki Bradley. Get a first look at Brittany Bradford, Emma Ramos, and Karina Curet on stage!

American Theater Group will present THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN at the Union Arts Center, written by playwright Jeremy Dobrish, a Maplewood resident. Learn more here!

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is launching its 2026 season with Private Lives by Noël Coward. This beloved comedy classic runs at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.

Chance Theater will present a staged reading of SAINT VEGAS, a memory play by 2026 Resident Playwright Enid Graham, directed by Jennifer Chang, at the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

The Old Globe has released first look footage of AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

With the Season 2 finale of The Pitt almost here, we have rounded up some of the stage stars who have made regular appearances on the hit series during its first two seasons.

With this excellent cast and directing, Fences' doesn’t just honor August Wilson’s language—it revels in it while bringing this classic story to life at The Old Globe through May 3rd.

Out of the knights, I knew the least about Monty Python, so I had a lot of catching up to do. I was building the plane as I was flying it, but they were so gracious in helping me learn about the style of comedy that it is.

Write Out Loud announced a three-night run of MANO A MONOLOGUE, written and performed by David Fenner, at the Dottie Studio Theater in Liberty Station, San Diego, on April 27 and 28.

wild project will present WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE, a new puppetry series curated by Amanda Card, on May 6th in New York City, featuring performances from Nick Lehane, Maiko Kikuchi, Marcella Murray, and Purser & Amanda Card.

You can now see photos of the cast of Fences at The Old Globe, in exclusive first look on BroadwayWorld. The production is now running on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at The Old Globe Theatre.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Schmigadoon! The production will begin previews at the Nederlander Theatre on Saturday, April 4. Meet the cast of Schmigadoon! here!

The Old Globe's event Thinking Shakespeare Live!, created and presented by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Globe Theatre.

Ithaca College will award an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.) degree to visionary theatrical producer/director/educator Robert Moss. He will be recognized at Ithaca College's 131st Commencement ceremony.

We had the opportunity to interview Will Blum about his background, career, and the upcoming show at Paper Mill Playhouse.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Zoetic Stage will soon present the Florida premiere of MOSES by Michele Lowe, an uplifting story of faith, remorse and the unbreakable human spirit.

Marsha Mason has long been defined by her film work in the 1970s and ’80s, and by her storied marriage to the late Neil Simon. Their collaboration nurtured a distinct sensibility, shaping a kind of American comedy rooted in idiosyncratic behavior: how people talk, misread each other, and circle back.