Great Expectations - 2006 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced the 20th anniversary of its Harris Theater Presents (HTP) season, in a unique celebration of “Artistic Alchemy.” Learn more about the season lineup here!

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

The University of South Carolina's Betsy Blackmon Dance Company will present its Fall Concert the Koger Center for the Arts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Watch a video of Michael Park singing 'Rebellious Children' as 'Zeus' in Mythic at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. MYTHIC, a new pop-rock musical comedy with Broadway ambitions premiered in the U.S. on Sept. 25.

For anyone who’s seen Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lot of the familiar story beats remain here. However, this local production by Encore Performing Arts takes a unique approach to their mounting of this stage musical.

Bursting with powerful, beautifully-rendered musical performances and emotionally-stirring characterizations from a terrific ensemble cast, Chance Theater's incredible-sounding, fiercely-acted, deeply searing new production of SPRING AWAKENING is, according to this critic, one of the best, most satisfying productions of this musical I have seen in a while. With characters you care for and a stunning score that stays with you, the show remains a favorite. And, most of all, the show still f**king rocks.

On Thursday, CIM has announced the appointment of Tito Muñoz, former music director of The Phoenix Symphony, as interim principal conductor of the CIM Orchestra. He'll take up the post next fall and remain through the 2026-27 school year.

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!

One of my favorite pieces of musical theatre opened at the Omaha Community Playhouse on January 24th. WAITRESS, featuring the prodigious music and lyrics of Sara Bareilles and book by Jessie Nelson, was adapted from Adrienne Shelly’s 2007 film script of the same name. Shelly wrote, directed and co-starred in the film, but was murdered in 2006 when she was only 40 years old. Sadly, Shelly never saw the film which opened three months later.

Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.

The Next Stage Festival, curated and run by Toronto Fringe, plays at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre until Sunday, October 27, 2024.

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Sense and Sensibility at their F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University beginning September 4, 2024.

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone will return to Broadway this year! The pair will star in the new comedy, The Roommate by Jen Silverman. Learn more here!

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program.   Learn more about the lineup here!

The four Arts Partnership organizations – Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Schubert Club – have announced that Ordway Inside Out, an initiative that utilizes digital technology to dramatically increase access to artistic programming in Saint Paul, will be returning for another year.

Lumination of the Forgotten runs from 18th May to 2nd June at the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre. Tickets are now available at URBTIX outlets.

Get ready for 11 days of theatrical discovery!

Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is set to return for an expanded season of exceptional musical entertainment for North Shore audiences. Learn more about the season here!

Come one, come all to the new big-top Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS opening at Broadway's Imperial Theatre tonight! See what the critics had to say about their trip to the circus! Read the reviews!

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

Two playwrights win $40K in prize money for the Fellowship for Performing Arts' inaugural Clive Awards playwriting competition.