The Road Company News

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, an "electrifying" (Newsday) rock musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel, comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts Thursday, January 31 - Sunday, February 3. Tickets are on sale to members now and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 2 at 10 am.

National New Play Network (NNPN), the country's alliance of professional theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, has added three new Core Members: Silk Road Rising (Chicago), Company One (Boston), and City Theatre Company (Pittsburgh). As of the date of this release, NNPN has 114 Members Theaters, comprised of 32 Cores and 82 Associates.

The producers of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical announced this morning Chris McCarrell will reprise the role of Percy Jackson in the upcoming national tour of the musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan. 

THEROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, present the first show of its 2018-2019 season, the world premiere of THE RESCUED, written by Julie Marie Myatt (Birder,John is a father) and directed by Marya Mazor. 

Walton Arts Center will host technical rehearsals and three preview performances on Jan. 4-5, 2019 for the new national tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, a musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, before it embarks on its first national tour.

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage continues to dazzle with a new production and North American tour. After three successful years on tour boasting numerous sold out engagements, this new adaptation of the worldwide smash-hit film, currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary, will make a stop in the Lehigh Valley at The State Theatre on June 21 and June 22, 2018.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that the third show of its 2017-2018 season, the critically acclaimed, world premiere of THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, written by Jami Brandli and directed by Ann Hearn is EXTENDING through SATURDAY, MAY 26 at the Road Theatre on Lankershim, located in the historic Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.  

High energy, enthusiasm and a night of incredible fundraising were dealt in spades when Broadway stars, industry insiders and fans raised a record $295,100 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Monday, May 14,2018, at the fourth edition of Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament.

Dry Powder refers to the capital available for investment.  But in Sarah Burgess' fast paced comedy drama, these characters must decide what they are willing to invest of themselves to achieve success in the high stakes world of finance as well as in their personal lives. Come look behind the curtain of Capitalism and see the real battle being waged between Main St. and Wall St in this financial thriller with whip-smart dialogue.

Broadway and television stars, theatre fans, poker pros and game-faced novices alike will come together when Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament, returns on Monday, May 14. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that the third show of its 2017-2018 season, the critically acclaimed, world premiere of THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, written by Jami Brandli and directed by Ann Hearn is EXTENDING through SATURDAY, MAY 26 at the Road Theatre on Lankershim, located in the historic Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.  

Though they played their final Broadway gig last fall, the Donny Nova Band is getting back together- this time for the big screen. According to Forbes, Bandstand, which won a Tony Award last year and played for 166 performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, will arrive in movie theatres across the country this June.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an 'electrifying' (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will launch its national tour in Chicago in January 2019 before heading across the country, with engagements announced in Seattle, Detroit, Charlotte, San Antonio and more. Additional tour cities and casting will be announced at a later date.

Dry Powder refers to the capital available for investment.  But in Sarah Burgess' fast paced comedy drama, these characters must decide what they are willing to invest of themselves to achieve success in the high stakes world of finance as well as in their personal lives. Come look behind the curtain of Capitalism and see the real battle being waged between Main St. and Wall St in this financial thriller with whip-smart dialogue.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, present the third show of its 2017-2018 season, the world premiere of THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, written by Jami Brandli and directed by Ann Hearn.  THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE will begin previews on Saturday, March 17 at 8pm; will open on Friday, March 23 at 8pm and run through Sunday, May 13 at the Road Theatre on Lankershim, located in the historic

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale Monday, March 26, 2018. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George - Broadway; War Horse - North American tour), will return to Chicago for a limited engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) May 29 through June 3, 2018.

Place your bets on an unforgettable evening of cards and camaraderie at this year's Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament, on Monday, May 14. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Theatre Philadelphia proudly announces the debut of Philly Theatre Week with 70 organizations, 80 events and 268 performances between February 8 to 18, 2018. This new 10-day celebration will showcase the vibrant and diverse theatre scene in the tri-state region, and help make theatre even more accessible to the community.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, present the third show of its 2017-2018 season, the world premiere of THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, written by Jami Brandli and directed by Ann Hearn. THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE will begin previews on Saturday, March 17 at 8pm; will open on Friday, March 23 at 8pm and run through Sunday, May 26 at the Road Theatre on Lankershim, located in the historic Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that George Wendt, from the long-running television series Cheers, will STAR as Santa in ELF The Musical, which is returning to New York City this holiday season.