A Life - 2019 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 7

As a theatre major, I obviously have to read a lot of plays for classes. This article will discuss a few of them from an analytical lens, and I’ll add my comments about the messaging and tactics (with as few spoilers as possible).

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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.

Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!

Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

After the headline-making 2019 run of his “Tea at Five,” which starred Faye Dunaway, playwright Matthew Lombardo returns to Boston’s Huntington Theatre April 3–18 with his latest effort, “When Playwrights Kill,” a behind-the scenes comedy about an up-and-coming playwright whose Broadway dreams are dashed when his female lead, a famously difficult diva, derails his play’s out-of-town tryout in Boston.

Today’s subject Nick Blaemire is currently living his theatre life at Signature Theatre as the book writer for the new musical Safety Not Guaranteed. The show runs through April 12th in Signature Theatre’s MAX space.

Carrie Hope Fletcher has extended her run as Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, which will open at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 28 March 2026.

Performances are now underway for Beaches, A New Musical, the new musical about the friends who carry us through life. Learn more and meet the cast of Beaches here!

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Primary Trust,” a gentle and inspiring exploration of friendship, courage, and new beginnings, from April 14 through May 2.

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival will present THE RULE OF THIRDS, directed by Montgomery Sutton, at The Tank from April 22 to May 15. The play explores themes of war and civilian experiences.

Broadway in Indianapolis has announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows set to captivate audiences in Indianapolis. Learn more here!

THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played five engagements on Mirvish stages, including a sold-out run most recently in 2024, will return to Toronto in two weeks.

Seattle Opera will present CARMEN, featuring Grammy-winning mezzos J'Nai Bridges and Sasha Cooke, from May 2-17, 2026 at McCaw Hall. Learn more about the production here!

Boston Ballet will present a diverse lineup for its 2026-2027 season, including classics like CINDERELLA and COPPÉLIA, alongside contemporary works and an all-Balanchine program.

On March 19, 2026, Ballet Hispánico will perform original choreography at MoMA, inspired by the exhibition 'Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream'. The event features works by Eduardo Vilaro.

On stage from 7 to 21 June 2026, the 54th International Theatre Festival will bring to Venice over 200 artists for 55 events. Director Willem Dafoe revealed the full lineup. Learn more here!

Shakespeare's Globe will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM from April 23 to August 29, 2026, directed by Emily Lim with a diverse cast including Audrey Brisson and Enyi Okoronkwo.

Tony-nominated actor and composer Sara Bareilles joined journalist Anderson Cooper on his All There Is podcast this week. During her interview, Sara reflected on the life and loss of her best friend, Tony Award-winner Gavin Creel. Watch a video clip from her episode below.

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for Dave Malloy's Octet, directed by Keira Fromm and running April 30 - June 7, 2026.

Ahead of the highly anticipated new film, Forbidden Fruits co-writer Lily Houghton spoke to BroadwayWorld about the cinematic adaptation of her play, and how she channeled her own grief and 'hyper-fem” voice into this heightened world.

San Diego Opera has revealed its 2026–2027 season. The season showcases four distinctive works spanning centuries and styles, including The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto and more.

The concert production of Love Never Dies directed by Shaun Kerrison, will return, playing at the London Palladium on 16 & 17 October 2026. Learn more about the production here!

North Coast Repertory Theatre announced its 44th Spotlight Gala, 'An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner', set to entertain attendees with a night of comedy.

Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, FAIRVIEW written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, makes its Los Angeles Premiere at Rogue Machine, directed by Oz Scott who I spoke with about his vision for the production.