William News

How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

'Oswald: The Actual Interrogation' is a staged reading of a play based on the intense interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald. Directed by Louis Fantasia, the play offers a riveting and detailed account of one of the most controversial investigations in history. Don't miss this special two-night event at Theatre 40 on October 25th and 26th.

All you gotta do is say his name three times, and he will appear on the Civic Center stage. 'Beetlejuice: The Musical' has been summoned to Des Moines Performing Arts as the finale of the 2022-2023 Willis Broadway Series. You may be asking if 'Beetlejuice' is the perfect start to your spooky season. This show is one of the hottest tickets in the area, with limited seating still available. I attended opening night on October 3, and the audience was cheering from the show's start to the end.  

Raffaele Productions has announced a special presentation of the iconic musical 'Carrie,' featuring a talented ensemble of 14 young actors who are eagerly seeking representation. This remarkable production has been brought to life with a whirlwind of dedication and passion, with the cast having had only seven rehearsals totaling just 38 hours.

600-year-old oak floorboards have been discovered at St George’s Guildhall.  They are believed to be the only surviving stage from William Shakespeare’s time.

Eve Theatre opens its 11th season with the Louisville premiere of 'Who Killed Sylvia Plath' by Lynne Kaufman. Don't miss this thought-provoking one-act play at The Kentucky Center's MeX Theater.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and CreateTheater.com invite you to a S.P.A. Day: a workshop created to help Self Producing Artists relax about producing. Learn more about the event and how to sign up here!

Mischa Santora will lead the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra's season opening concert on Sunday October 29th at The Second Church in Newton MA. Learn more about the concert here!

Interdisciplinary music company, formally known as Constella OperaBallet, will celebrate a decade of daring and visually striking work with a special anniversary event at Sadler’s Wells. Learn more about the event here!

The Orange Tree (OT) has announced four new productions for their Autumn season. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

The dancers of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen will no longer be divided by rank into principal, soloist, demi-soloist and corps de ballet. Learn more about the new initiative here.

The producers of The Mongol Khan have released two trailers for the London staging of the production, working alongside venerated Mongolian Director Hero Baatar. Watch the all new videos here!

New Performance Traditions | Paul Dresher Ensemble present the music theater production Schick Machine December 15-17 on Z Space's Steindler Stage, 450 Florida St. in San Francisco. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Yamaha Artist Services Studio NY presents highly acclaimed, New York City-based pianist and composer James Adler in Reflection and Celebration on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7pm. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

A theatre in Norfolk believes it has discovered the only surviving stage on which William Shakespeare performed, according to the BBC.

Five Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested after storming the stage at the October 4 evening performance of Les Miserables on London's West End.  

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is a great musical showcase, as well as a much-needed diversion. The hooting, hollering, clapping, and toe-tapping audience seemed to agree.

Get ready for spine-tingling suspense as PlayMakers Rep presents MISERY. Don't miss this must-see production that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Book your tickets now for a thrilling experience this spooky season.

The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Wiz will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre. The pre-Broadway tour has launched and is now underway. Read the reviews here!

The Public’s world premiere musical HELL’S KITCHEN, featuring music & lyrics by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys has not yet started off-Broadway previews, but Keys already has her sights set on the next big thing... Broadway!