Thornton Wilder News

Get a first look at Arkansas Repertory Theatre's  new concert production of the classic Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!. The award-winning cast of Broadway veterans performs Jerry Herman's classic score alongside the lush sounds of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra led by Tony Award-nominee Amber Iman.

Cape Rep Theatre has announced the Cape premiere of Lloyd Suh’s award-winning new play The Heart Sellers, September 18 through October 20.

The Peterborough Players ends a record breaking season with a production of “Man of La Mancha,” starring Scott Bakula (From television in, “Quantum Leap,” “Star Trek Enterprise,” and “NCIS:New Orleans”) and his wife, Chelsea Field (best known Rita Devereaux  in “NCIS:New Orleans”), in the lead roles of Cervantes and Aldonza.

The cast of Our Town recently embarked on a memorable journey to Peterborough, New Hampshire, the town that inspired Thornton Wilder’s timeless play. Check out photos and video here!

Transport Group has announced its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Talent abounds in Fort Smith Little Theatre’s HELLO, DOLLY, which ran from July 18-Aug. 3, and if you missed it, you missed something truly special. In just a small area of space, they squeezed in the different scenes, the beautiful, flowy dresses, and the enchanting numbers that had us smiling from beginning to end. By the finale, you were hoping that Dolly would find your perfect match. 

Cape Rep Theatre presents a benefit revue, All Our Best, featuring performances from past productions. Join the celebration of Cape Rep's history and support their future endeavors.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present an all-star roster of acclaimed Broadway talent in a new concert production of the classic Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!. The award-winning cast of Broadway veterans will perform Jerry Herman's classic score alongside the lush sounds of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

Lightning Rod Theater will present the world-premiere of Tony Foster’s hilarious new play, Medea Comes to Our Town. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will open its box office at The Barrymore Theatre beginning on Tuesday, August 6 at 10 am! To mark the occasion, the production will be giving out a special exclusive gift to the first 100 people in line on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.  

Southies by Philadelphia author and playwright Jeffrey James Keyes has been selected to be a finalist in The 49th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), presented by Concord Theatricals, in New York City this summer.

Launching the 2024-25 “True Grit” season at A Noise Within,co-artistic directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott co-direct The Skin of Our Teeth. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the 2024/25 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellows, highlighting emerging talent in theatre administration and artistic fields. Learn more!

Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a magical quest for the meaning of life in PIPPIN, playing at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SoHo Playhouse will present a special double bill this summer of The Village! A Disco Daydream and David’s Friend. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee for Our Town at the Barrymore Theatre!

Hello, Dolly!, the iconic musical from the 1960s, has returned to the West End. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Dominic Cooke about directing the revival. We discussed what his career as a director has been like, what it has been like to take on this iconic musical and even how the pandemic has had an effect on the work as a whole.

Alley’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, is set to return this season! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.

Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.