Robert Shaw

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at The Warwick Theatre
by Alan Portner - Aug 17, 2026

“The Shark Is Broken” is a fascinating invite into a hidden world that informs us how the sausage gets made when it comes to mega-hit films. This play snickers as three famous actors suffer “slings and arrows” while Bruce, a damned mechanical shark, turns turtle repeatedly during filming “Jaws” off Martha’s Vineyard in 1974.  The result is simultaneously funny, scary, and oddly touching. 

ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Founder to Step Down After 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, with cellist Joshua Gindele set to succeed her in the leadership role.

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Founder to Step Down After 30th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which she founded in 1998, following the festival's 30th anniversary season.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Make Regional Premiere at Greenville Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

Greenville Theatre will present the regional premiere of the dark comedy THE SHARK IS BROKEN, dramatizing the tense making of Jaws, as part of its Off-Broadway Series.

MIDSUMMER STICK-UPS! Heist Film Series to Launch at the Coolidge This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

The Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA will present MIDSUMMER STICK-UPS!, a heist film series featuring screenings of classics like HEAT, THE KILLING, and THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER on 35mm and DCP.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Open at Amphibian Stage in Fort Worth
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

Amphibian Stage will present THE SHARK IS BROKEN, Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon's behind-the-scenes comedy about the chaotic making of Jaws, featuring a cast of DFW veterans directed by David A. Miller.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Make South Florida Premiere at Actors' Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026

Actors' Playhouse announced the cast for its South Florida premiere of THE SHARK IS BROKEN, starring Wesley Slade, Iain Batchelor and Adam Poole, directed by Artistic Director David Arisco at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables.

Voices of Ascension to Launch 2026-2027 Season 'The Radiant Depths'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Voices of Ascension announced its 37th season, The Radiant Depths, featuring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks to newly commissioned works, including a Nico Muhly commission written for organist James McVinnie.

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre
by Julie Zatko - Apr 27, 2026

Summertime is approaching, and it may not be safe to go back in the water. No, not because of algae blooms or the occasional Lake Erie shark rumor (seriously, look it up), but because “Bruce,” the infamous mechanical shark from Jaws, has resurfaced at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre.

Feature: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Opens at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre this April
by Julie Zatko - Apr 11, 2026

“THE SHARK IS BROKEN' will take the stage at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre from April 24 through May 3, 2026. Co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, this witty and insightful comedy-drama explores the behind-the-scenes tensions during the filming of the iconic 1975 film Jaws.

André Raphel to Make Italian Debut with Teatro Comunale di Bologna in September 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Conductor André Raphel will make his Italian debut leading the Teatro Comunale di Bologna Orchestra on September 26, 2026. The concert features the Italian premiere of Uri Caine's The Passion of Octavius Catto.

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN SETS SAIL at JOBSITE THEATER
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 13, 2026

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed...again. The lead actors- theatre and film vet Robert Shaw and up-and-coming Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider- are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic... if it doesn’t sink them all... Words...pulled directly from Director David Jenkins most recent Facebook post, promoting Jobsite Theater’s most recently launched production of Ian Shaw’s The Shark is Broken.

Michael O'Neal Singers Launch Prison Arts Initiative Inspired by Robert Shaw
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Michael O'Neal extends the legacy of Robert Shaw by launching The Spring Project, a choral initiative aimed at rehabilitation and healing within the American prison system.

Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

Alley Theatre will host open auditions for Houston actors for its 2026-2027 season. They are seeking a cast of Houston talent of all genders, ethnicities, body types, and abilities.

Alley Theatre Unveils 80th Season - ROMEO AND JULIET, THE SHARK IS BROKEN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Alley Theatre has unveiled its 80th Season. Featuring timeless favorites, playful comedies, and provocative new works, including  A Christmas Carol, The Girl on the Train, and many more. 

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Fulton Theatre
by Jason Davis - Mar 3, 2026

The Fulton Theatre has mounted a confident, engaging production of The Shark is Broken, running February 27 through March 22, 2026. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the Olivier Award-nominated play pulls back the curtain on the filming of the 1975 classic Jaws, placing audiences on the deck of the Orca during the famously difficult summer shoot.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Begins Performances At Fulton Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

The Fulton Theatre will present the unfiltered behind-the-scenes dramedy, The Shark is Broken, running from February 27 through March 22, 2026. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, this Olivier Award-nominated play provides a raw rendering of the production of the 1975 classic movie Jaws.

TheatreWorks New Milford to Stage THE SHARK IS BROKEN This February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

TheatreWorks New Milford will open THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Friday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m., launching a run through March 14. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the play offers a comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jaws.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Names Yiran Zhao And Jakub Przybycień New Assistant Conductors
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons and the BSO have announced Yiran Zhao and Jakub Przybycień as the orchestra's new Assistant Conductors starting with the 2026–27 season for two-year terms.

Jeffrey Kahane Steps Down as Music Director of San Antonio Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

Jeffrey Kahane has resigned from his role as Music Director of the San Antonio Philharmonic, marking the end of his impactful tenure.