Catch-22 - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

Laura Benanti is in for a busy Tony weekend. The popular performer will join Tituss Burgess to co-host “The Tony Awards: Act One,” a live pre-show, which will include the presentation of the first round of this year’s Tony Awards, airing free on Pluto TV.

What did our critic think of THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL at Wellington Repertory? For audiences who enjoy period theatre, this is a production well worth seeing.

Drag queen and singer Divina De Campo, runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will join the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, reprising its record-breaking UK premiere run.

Manhattan Theatre Club's 2026 Spring Gala took place on Monday, May 18 at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and hosted by Amber Ruffin. Check out photos here!

Thanks to a 14 year run on Broadway and the hit 2008 film featuring a star-studded cast, Mamma Mia! is one of the most well-known Broadway shows internationally. The timeless music of ABBA and the strong themes of love, family, and self-identity make this show an instant success. Its popularity was immediately clear, with audience members donning feather boas, platform shoes, disco-era fashions, and the greek staples of flowing white and blue florals. Broadway Across Canada delivers with a truly impressive cast, striking wardrobe, and mind-blowing choreography.

Theatre Under the Stars announced its 86th season, with SISTER ACT and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID set to perform at Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl in Vancouver.

Actors’ Equity Association’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) has announced the nominees for this season’s ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, including Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Chess, Ragtime, and Schmigadoon!

The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!

Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Tempesta di Mare announced Juan Gallastegui as its new Managing Director, succeeding Ulrike Shapiro after her 20-year tenure growing the ensemble into a $1 million organization.

The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.

Kayna Montecillo and Josh Butler join returning cast members for RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, following the show's sold-out UK premiere run in 2025.

A reimagined production of Frankenstein is coming to Greenwich Theatre, performed by 38 young actors and musicians. The musical is updated by award-winning writer Victoria Gimby.

Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy will return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center for a three-week limited engagement following its 30th Anniversary national tour, with tickets starting at $32.

McFly drummer Harry Judd will play Coach Bolton in the London transfer of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, taking over the role from Jason Donovan following a Salford run.

London's Playground Theatre will present the New York premiere of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ at La MaMa, starring Peter Tate and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.

The Finborough Theatre will present the English premiere of SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW, an award-winning play by Itai Erdal exploring the Arab-Israeli conflict, the occupation of Palestine, and the events leading to October 7.

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) just announced the winners of the 2025/2026 Ocean State Star Awards (OSSA) program. These winners will be recognized and honored on the PPAC stage during a live Showcase event.

KayCee Stroh, who played Martha Cox in the High School Musical movie franchise, will star in Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL as Ms Darbus, joining Jason Donovan, Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping and Luke Bayer.

Rehearsals are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed by Miranda Cornell. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.

This May, Regal is showcasing theatrical showpieces with its Musical Mayhem series, with screenings of musicals like Chicago, Funny Girl, Hairspray, and Mamma Mia!, among others. Take a look at the full lineup and schedule below.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season, Olivia Katz, and many more!

The 39 Steps will be presented at Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus, with four actors portraying more than 150 characters in the two-time Tony Award-winning whodunit.

Theatre Under the Stars announced its 2026 season featuring SISTER ACT and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl, running July 3–August 22, 2026, with single tickets available May 19.

The Earle Brown Music Foundation announced TIME:SPANS 2026, running August 8–22 at DiMenna Center in Manhattan. Now in its eleventh season, the festival will feature ensembles including Alarm Will Sound, AMOC, and JACK performing works by Georg Friedrich Haas, Rebecca Saunders, and more.