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JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS to Play Chicago This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building.

Rolling Into Philadelphia On Its Rolling World Premiere Is AMERICAN FAST, June 2-25
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023

The InterAct Theatre Company, now celebrating its 35th season, has announced the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of AMERICAN FAST, by Kareem Fahmy.

Industry Pro Newsletter: English Wins the Pulitzer, Five Day Work Week in the UK
by Alex Freeman - May 15, 2023

This week, we take a look at recovery across the creative sector in an article from TRG Arts, Dance Magazine looks at how the dance industry has changed, and a new labor agreement between the Actors Union in the UK and producers highlights some of the major shifts in the industry across the globe.

Video: The Cast of DESTINY OF DESIRE Performs 'El Destino del Deseo' in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023

An all new video has been released from rehearsal for Destiny of Desire at The Old Globe. Watch as the cast performs 'El Destino del Deseo' here!

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Plays Final Performance on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2023

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 14, 2023, following 17 preview performances and 65 regular performances.

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2023

Once Upon a One More Time begins previews on Broadway tonight, May 13, at the Marquis Theatre ahead of an opening night on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Meet the cast of Once Upon a One More Time here!

Westport Country Playhouse Announces Departure Of Artistic Director Mark Lamos In January 2024
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023

Mark Lamos will step down as Westport Country Playhouse artistic director after 15 seasons, effective January 15, 2024.

THE BRAT PACK Featuring Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins & Jelani Remy to Return to Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of “The Brat Pack” — featuring Broadway stars Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins, and Jelani Remy – on Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.

The Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.

Center Repertory Company Names Matt M. Morrow as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Center Repertory Company has appointed Matt M. Morrow as its new Artistic Director following a nationwide search.

Joshua David Robinson, Steven Skybell, Firdous Bamji & Joe LaRocca to Star in THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award-winning Best Play by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power, and directed by longtime ACT Artistic Director Carey Perloff.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces its 2023/2024 productions and programming, featuring bold interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays in conversation with visionary artists of today, world premiere productions, theater from across the globe through the WorldStage series, and much more.

World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Hansol Jung's Modern Verse Translation of ROMEO AND JULIET to Begin Performances Off-Broadway This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

NAATCO will begin performances for the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of star-crossed lovers.  Jung will co-direct Romeo and Juliet with Dustin Wills.

Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.  

The Old Globe Appoints Adena Varner As Director Of Arts Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

The Old Globe has appointed Adena Varner as its new Director of Arts Engagement.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2023

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, announce the complete cast and creative team for this summer's production of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth on the Boston Common.

Kerry Butler and Eden Espinosa to Join Robert Bannon for THE BROADWAY LECTURE SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

Tony-Nominated funny lady Kerry Butler and Wicked-alum Eden Espinosa will join host Robert Bannon at StageWorks in Pompton Lakes, NJ, as a part of the theater company’s Broadway Lecture Series.

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' To Close On Broadway This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ has announced its closing date.

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