Touchstone News

Renee Elise Goldsberry Comes to the Capitol Theatre Next Week

by Stephi Wild — February 8, 2024

The WSO will welcome Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry to the Capitol Theatre in West Virginia next week! The performance is set for February 16.

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL: A SHAKESPEAREAN HOOTENANNY Announced At Players Club of Swarthmore

by A.A. Cristi — February 5, 2024

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL: A Shakespearean Hootenanny - A night of Shakespearean revelry with PCS Theater's two-act musical extravaganza celebrating William Shakespeare's 460th birthday.

Intergalactic Space Rock Musical HEADEYE Premieres at Touchstone

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2024

Touchstone Theatre, the region's only ensemble-based theatre, presents HeadEye: The Musical – a new original play that brings to life the psychedelic music of Jason E.

Tony-Winning HAMILTON Star Renée Elise Goldsberry To Make West Virginia Debut, February 16

by A.A. Cristi — January 31, 2024

Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry will perform with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra in West Virginia for the first time.

Mary McGuinness Releases Her New Album 'Shadowcatcher'

by Michael Major — January 29, 2024

Shadowcatcher is a collection of 10 songs featuring standout tracks such as 'Dreamy Feeling,' 'Once in a Blue Moon,' 'Shadowcatcher,' 'Double Vision,' 'Keep Dreamin',' and 'Spellbreaker.

Review: MEAN GIRLS Makes 'Fetch' Happen in Vancouver For the First Time

by Alyson Eng — January 28, 2024

MEAN GIRLS couldn’t have come to Vancouver at a better time.

Shakespeare & Company Presents THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Next Month

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2024

The 2024 Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare will stage The Course of True Love: A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Tom Jaeger on Saturday, Feb.

Cast Set For MTFestUK 2024

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2024

This year, the festival will shine the spotlight on eight new musicals from 30 January to 11 February workshopped and presented in ‘sharing' sessions in both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre.

Cast Set For Northeast Regional Tour Of Shakespeare & Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 18, 2024

announces cast for Northeast Regional Tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tom Jaeger.

Slow Burn Theatre Company Presents SISTER ACT, February 3- 18

by A.A. Cristi — January 12, 2024

Get ready to laugh with 'SISTER ACT'! Slow Burn Theatre presents this hilarious musical comedy in February.

How Often Do Actors Go On to Write Musicals?

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — January 14, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of theatre actors who later wrote musicals as well?

KRYMOV LAB NYC Presents the Return Engagement of EUGENE ONEGIN

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2024

Krymov Lab NYC has announced a limited encore presentation of the celebrated interpretation of Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, from Russian director Dmitry Krimov, currently residing and creating in exile in New York.

Art-Pop Auteur Rebecca Pidgeon Releasing New EP, Album Coming In February

by Michael Major — January 2, 2024

Rebecca Pidgeon just released the 'Everybody Learning to Fly' EP, celebrating it with a video for the title track.

Video: Rebecca Pidgeon Releasing First Video From Upcoming New Album

by Michael Major — December 29, 2023

Rebecca Pidgeon releases 'Everybody Learning to Fly' video, for track from her upcoming new album.

Interview: Renee Elise Goldsberry Goes Beyond Broadway at The Hobby Center

by Brett Cullum — December 22, 2023

Renée is coming to Houston to launch a new series at the HOBBY CENTER called BEYOND BROADWAY.

Art-Pop Auteur Rebecca Pidgeon Releasing Upcoming Songs Of L.A. Album

by Michael Major — December 21, 2023

Art-Pop Auteur Rebecca Pidgeon is set to release her upcoming Songs of L.

'My Heart Will Go On' Lyricist Will Jennings Sells Song Catalog To Legendary Music Publisher Lance Freed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 14, 2023

Will Jennings, the lyricist behind hit songs like 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'Up Where We Belong,' has sold his song catalog to music publisher Lance Freed.

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare Theatre Company

by Rachael F. Goldberg — December 9, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of 'As You Like It' is fun and playful, and it often feels that the cast, creative team, and audience are having an absolute blast together.

Varèse Sarabande Celebrates 20th Anniv. Of Michael Giacchino's Iconic Score For 'Lost: Season One' With Vinyl Release

by Michael Major — December 5, 2023

Varèse Sarabande celebrates the 20th anniversary of Michael Giacchino's iconic score for 'Lost: Season One' with a first-ever vinyl release.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival And Studio Gang Unveil Design For HVSF's First Permanent Home

by A.A. Cristi — November 28, 2023

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and Studio Gang have unveiled the design for HVSF's first permanent home.