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The man and woman featured in Gamm Theatre’s marvelous, endearing production of Terrence McNally’s 1982 play, “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” are both unmistakably struck by Cupid’s arrow, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re ready or even expected to live happily ever after.

Check out photos from Terrence McNally's Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune, which is now running at the Gamm Theatre in Rhode Island through November 30.

Real Women Have Curves alum Sandra Valls will host The 21st Annual La Femme International Film Festival, which once again honors the best and brightest work of female actors, writers, producers, and directors.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will begin its 2025-26 subscription season with Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jasmine Cephas Jones and more. See the full lineup here!

On Friday October 10 and Saturday October 11, comedy legend Rita Rudner returns to Midtown Manhattan hotspot 54 Below. Read a conversation with her about her upcoming show at 54 Below.

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

Thor Stenhaug: One Night Stand Baby has quite the simple concept - the title basically says it all. Thor Stenhaug, a Norwegian comedian living in the UK, is the result of a one night stand between his mother and father, who met when his mother was a student and his father was in the Army.

Bella Coppola, most recently seen on Broadway as Chloe Zervoulian in Smash, has released a new original single, 'One Night Stand.' Her latest single release follows 2020's 'Forbidden Fruit' and her 2019 EP, 'I Regret Nothing.' Listen to it here.

David Jonsson is sure to be a bonafide star come the end of this year and the world premiere of his first credit as playwright, Paldem, is certain to be part of the reason why. 

Chicago’s South Loop comedy venue The Revival has announced its September lineup featuring the improvised rock musical Faking the Band, a one-night stand-up showcase Adam Burke & Friends on September 18, and the immersive comedy experience Improv Near Me.

Harris Center for The Arts will present entertainment legend Rita Rudner in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the upcoming performance here!

Sitting in the grand tradition of the ‘partner swap’ drama, 2015’s Four Play spoke to the LGBTQ+ community post-marriage equality, grappling with the desire to fit in in heteronormative suburbia versus the freedom to explore sexuality in a way that feels authentic. Now, in a new production directed by Jack Sain, the answers to the questions it poses seem more ambiguous than ever.

British arts journalist Charlotte Runcie just released her debut her debut novel, Bring the House Down. The book is about 'a theater critic at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe writes a vicious one-star review of a struggling actress he has a one-night stand with.'

Casting has been announced for A MIST UPON THE WINDOW, a new play by Nick Rafello. A private industry workshop will be presented at Manocherian Mainstage at Milliron Studios in New York City.

PALDEM, a new, sexy and dark play written by BAFTA Rising Star Winner David Jonsson (ALIEN: ROMULUS, RYE LANE), explores the amateur porn industry from the perspective of those who produce it.

Initial casting has been announced for Pride Plays 2025 in New York. Partnering with longtime collaborator Rattlestick Theater (Will Davis, Artistic Director; Maegan Morris, Managing Director), Pride Plays 2025 in New York will take place on Monday June 23, 2025, at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street). Tickets are free and open to the public and will be available by visiting prideplays.com.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include Frankenstein and more.

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show has quite a fun concept for a Fringe show - audience members are greeted with a croissant, a strawberry and a choice of a hot drink before taking their seats for the performance. Instead of just being one play in an hour, audiences see multiple “bite-size” ten-minute plays, getting the chance to see four or five works in one sitting.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced its 2025-2026 season packed with reimagined classics and bold contemporary stories that will touch audiences with both humor and heartbreak.

WFMU, the nation's longest-running freeform radio station, invites listeners to tune into a special episode of Bob Barth's One Night Stand this Saturday, May 17, from 2pm PT / 5pm ET on the Sheena's Jungle Room stream.

The Tony Award-winning adaptation of Yann Martel's beloved novel Life of Pi makes its highly anticipated Los Angeles debut at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Out Front Theatre Company has officially opened the world premiere of TRICK! THE MUSICAL, a new work based on the 1999 cult-queer film ‘Trick.’ Check out photos from the show.

The French-Israeli singer and guitarist ZaZa Flamenca will return to New York after a multi-year hiatus in a one-night stand at the East Village supper club Pangea, on Thursday. May 15, at 9:30pm. 

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2025 include Gala's CHOKE and more.