Thornton Wilder News

The Sieminski Theater will launch the second half of its 2025 season on September 13 with a diverse lineup of concerts, plays, and holiday events. Highlights will include a Billy Joel tribute, the New Jersey Festival Orchestra, and mote.

Tony nominee Marin Ireland joins the company of Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go for the production’s final 12 performances. Learn more about how to see the show here!

Obie winner Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black, Spider-Man: Homecoming) returns to the NY stage after 11 years in Bubba Weiler’s debut play WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO. Extended through September 12 at The Space at Irondale. Read our interview.

Harlequin Productions’ 2026 Season was revealed on Saturday,  August 9, at Harlequin’s Annual Gala and 2026 Season Announcement at the State Theater in  downtown Olympia. We have all of the details here!

The Carbonell Awards has revealed the recipients of the second of seven prestigious Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony. Learn more!

Alley Theatre’s All New Festival will return this fall as it features a three-day festival of staged readings. See the lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Adapted in 1954 by Thornton Wilder from his earlier play The Merchant of Yonkers, The Matchmaker gained even greater fame when it was transformed into the beloved 1964 Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!. 

American Theater Group (ATG) is seeking video audition submissions from NJ drama and music teachers (and related staff) for its upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town. Learn more!

American Theater Group will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town by Thornton Wilder as its 2025-26 Season Opener. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here.

Undermain Theatre has announced its 42nd season, running November 6, 2025 through June 28, 2026, under the theme The Season of Solace. Exploring the search for connection and comfort amid chaos, the 2025–2026 season will feature iconic American works alongside two world premieres.

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!

After conducting a thorough national search, Alliance Theatre has chosen Brandon Kahn as its new Managing Director, beginning August 1, 2025. Learn more about Kahn and about the position here!

Cleveland Play House (CPH) will present Freak The Mighty May 22 – June 21 2026, a co production with Seattle Rep. This brand-new musical with book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, music by Ryan Fielding Garrett, directed by CPH Artistic Director Michael Barakiva, and choreographed  by David Connolly, is based on the beloved novel by Rodman Philbrick.

TDF will conclude its 13th season of Autism Friendly Performances with Hamilton, the first time the production has participated in the program. Learn how to attend!

Tyler Hardwick has joined the cast of “Hello, Dolly!” as Cornelius Hackl in OFC’s production next season. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s 2025 season includes William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy The Comedy of Errors and Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker. See photos of the productions, running in repertory here! 

On Wednesday, June 11th, Academy Award, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, BAFTA & Critics Choice Award-Winner Kieran Culkin, star of Glengarry Glen Ross, was celebrated as he was presented with a portrait for the wall of the iconic Sardi’s restaurant. See photos!

Spectrum News NY1's Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert, as well as Tony nominee Gracie Lawrence, currently performing in Just In Time.

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that Torera by Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Thornton Wilder's The Emporium, completed by Kirk Lynn, will both receive Off-Broadway productions in the 2025–26 season.

Classic Stage Company has announced its 2025-26 Season, which will include a new production, co-written by and starring Ethan Slater. Learn more about the lineup here!