First Down - 2022 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced that Kathleen Clawson will step down as Artistic Director of Dayton Opera at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season.

The Old Fitz is lighting for a stellar year of new and emerging works. Bumping into the iconic space in the coming weeks is Sharehouse Production Company, built from the ground up by a group of keen and dedicated artists who are breaking onto the scene. Their first work, Tonsil + Tweezers, is soon to open with a stellar cast of fresh graduates in Sydney and explores the nitty gritty of friendship, manhood and the conversations people share. I caught up with Caitlin Green, one of the producers at Sharehouse to chat about the work, what audiences can expect and the future of the Sydney indie scene.

UK favourite RAYE and Tony Award-winning icon Diana Ross are set to headline this year’s 35th anniversary Pride on the Park. The two-day community fundraiser will take place at Preston Park on Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd, 2026.

Read a conversation with Di Spirito about the second most famous musical about chess...and butt plugs? The show opened January 11 and plays now through February 8th

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

The 2/16 show celebrates the release of Benko's new Euphonic Gumbo album, which comes out 2/20. Read a conversation between Benko and Jason Yeager on the new show, album, and what keeps them returning to Mardis Gras every year.

Christian Reif has been appointed the new General Music Director of Wuppertaler Bühnen und Sinfonieorchester, starting his role in the 2027/28 season. Reif, a GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, will transition from his current positions in Sweden and Minnesota.

Caramoor will present a diverse lineup of eight classical, jazz, and folk concerts this spring, alongside the launch of its new 'Beyond the Music' series featuring yoga, teas, and talks.

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

MEANWHILE PARK has announced the winners of its Playwright Prizes for 2026 and 2027, celebrating innovative theater in Salt Lake City. Learn more here!

The forthcoming film adaptation of the murder mystery series Murder She Wrote has recruited stage and screen director Jason Moore to helm the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis is set to star as detective Jessica Fletcher.

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

SIX THE MUSICAL announces an extended booking period at the Vaudeville Theatre, now open for reservations through January 2027. The celebrated production introduces new cast members as it continues to captivate audiences.

The Broadway-bound new musical, The Wanderer, based on the life and music of Dion DiMucci will receive an industry invitation-only reading on Friday, January 23rd in New York City.

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license,' David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has covered the song with a brand-new reimagining. Listen to it now.

In a theatrical era where standing ovations are dispensed like party favors, THE BOOK OF MORMON at ASU Gammage on its opening night elicited a reaction that felt less like polite approval and more like an arena rock concert. Audiences weren’t just clapping, they were erupting, unable to contain their sheer delight.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art to present the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027.

A journey through the music & life of Mr. Tom Lehrer on 12/28 and 12/29. With a fully packed house, Bobby Underwood (our host, narrator, and main performer) set up the entire performance for success.

Take a look at our guide to find out where you might have seen Stranger Things stars like Gaten Matarazzo and Sadie Sink on the stage and how the cast has appeared on Broadway.

The National Theatre's Head of Technical Qualifications Kath Geraghty will receive the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Years 2026 Honours List.

Just in time for Christmas, Sarah Brightman has released her 2021 special 'A Christmas Symphony' in full on her YouTube channel. The special saw The Phantom of the Opera alum perform a variety of holiday songs with special guests including Aled Jones and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Check it out now.

Five-time Tony nominee Brian D’Arcy James joined TODAY to discuss some of his current and past projects, including originating King George in Hamilton off-Broadway. Watch the full interview, where he also speaks about starring in the Peacock spy thriller series The Copenhagen Test and his Christmas song, 'Michigan Christmas.'

Julie Benko - the singer and actor who rose to national prominence in Broadway's Funny Girl - will release Euphonic Gumbo, a vibrant new album steeped in the musical and cultural histories of New Orleans.

The High Life will return in a new musical spectacular featuring all four original cast members - Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart. Learn more here!

The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton.