Verona News

This time, the reader question was: What is a rock opera, and what is their history on Broadway?

 Overture Center's beloved Kids in the Rotunda program will hit the road this summer, bringing joy and excitement to Madison and surrounding communities. Learn more about the lineup here!

EastLine Theatre's fourth annual free Shakespeare in the Park tour kicks off June 15 with HAMLET at Mineola Memorial Library.

Emmy Award winner and acclaimed multi-platinum singer/songwriter Andy Grammer has released his new song, “Without You.' In addition to the release, Grammer will be embarking on a headlining fall tour, ‘Greater Than: A One Man Show,’ an intimate new solo, acoustic set blending a series of songs, poetry and storytelling. Take a look at the tour dates and listen to the new song now!

Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK première of Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo directed by Matthew Dunster.

Steve Earle has announced his forthcoming live album, Alone Again (Live), due for release on July 12, 2024. The 15-song record will feature live recordings from Earle’s recent 2023 tour, including his classic hits “Copperhead Road,” “The Galway Girl,” “Guitar Town,” and more. Additionally, Earle is kicking off his extensive Alone Again: Solo & Acoustic 2024 Summer Tour this Friday, May 31st in Philadelphia, MS at Ellis Theater.

Seattle Shakespeare Company will dive into their summer show with Wooden O The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra invites you to celebrate the longest day of the year on June 21 at 8:30 pm, as the orchestra launches its first ever Summer Concert Series at Coxhall Gardens,, is located on the northwest side of Carmel.

Of the four baked Shakespeare productions that have been staged in Cape Town since 2021, I have been lucky enough to have seen three of them. 2024’s show, THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA is, in my book, the group’s best production yet and provides a fun, relaxed, and interactive night at the theatre.

Theater at Monmouth will celebrate 55 years with the 'Tragedy Tomorrow, Comedy Tonight' season, featuring Shakespearean comedies, Moliere's THE SCHOOL FOR HUSBANDS, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Muse & Ire Productions has announced the Los Angeles premiere of an original post-punk solo musical, King Nigel’s Nervous Breakdown, as part of the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Director Jamie Lloyd has taken on the challenge of Shakespeare’s iconic Romeo & Juliet, bringing his trademark style of theatre to the Duke of York’s theatre this summer. Starring Tom Holland as Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, this production brings us into the world of Verona as the star-crossed lovers must fight for their love.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Dorian Harewood chats about returning to Broadway, why The Notebook meant so much to him, and so much more.

GRAMMY®-nominated trio Midland has released “Old Fashioned Feeling,” a melancholic reflection of an intoxicating relationship, steeped in smoke and served with a dash of bitters. The new single marks their first collaboration with GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Cobb and was recorded at the historic Georgia Mae Studios in Savannah, GA. Listen to the new song!

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its upcoming production of the beloved cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors.

According to reports, the previously announced pop musical Verona's Romeo & Juliet will be distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment on Valentine's Day 2025. The new movie musical will be the first in a trilogy of pop musical movies that tell the real 1301 story that inspired William Shakespeare's classic play. The film is led by Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward as Juliet and Romeo, respectively. 

Papatango has announced the full cast for the world première of the 2023 Prize-winning play Some Demon by Laura Waldren – a play focusing on the relationships fostered and fractured when a group of strangers are thrown together in an eating disorder unit.

Get ready for the Elm Shakespeare Company's Teen Troupe Spring Production of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.

Join TFANA as they honor Robert A. Caro, Leonard Tow, and The Tow Foundation at their gala, while also celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio on May 13.