Promises, Promises - 2018 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 4

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, winner of the prestigious 2024 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment, returns for its third major tour of the United States. The interactive children's theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage will be visiting The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the enduring power of written correspondence, is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in November. Learn more here!

25 years since its debut at the Royal Court Theatre, London-based site-specific theatre company Lost Text/Found Space will present Caryl Churchill's modern classic Far Away at the University of Westminster's Ambika P3 space.

Country star Orville Peck, currently starring as the Emcee in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, will present his 7th Annual Rodeo on November 14-16 in Pioneertown, CA at Pappy & Harriet’s.

Broadway shows 2026 are here! Daniel Radcliffe, Adrien Brody, Taraji P. Henson & more star in an incredible season of plays, musicals & revivals. See the full list!

The vibrant and contentious spirit of the arts industry was on display this week. Broadway artists protested against a proposed Times Square Casino, while other groups rallied in support. Democratic senators staged a Pride event at the Kennedy Center amidst the Trump Administrations takeover of the facility. Amidst these battles, there's also significant movement within the organizations themselves, with a wave of new leadership stepping into prominent roles across New York and regional theaters, signalling change as the only constant in the industry.

Broadway in Worcester has revealed its 2025-2026 season featuring Tony Award winners James Monroe Iglehart, Matt Doyle, and Lindsay Mendez. Learn more here!

The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!

What can one say about Hunter S. Thompson, the infamous “Gonzo” journalist who wrote about the Hell’s Angels, The Kentucky Derby, who wrote prolifically in Rolling Stone Magazine and who plunged into Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (with drug -fueled adrenalin) and who embraced political passions in Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail? It seems quite a hell of a lot ---especially if one witnesses the jam-packed minutiae and layers of Hunter J. Thompson’s musically embellished narrative, --where autobiography, history and psychological facets of consciousness collide and converge in the explosive Signature Theatre production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical.

Performances are now underway for John Krasinski in Penelope Skinner’s ANGRY ALAN, directed by Sam Gold. This inaugural production at Studio Seaview plays through August 3. Read the reviews here!

World of Wonder has announced the queens competing for the crown in Season 2 of “Drag Race Brasil.” The series will premiere on July 10th exclusively on WOW Presents Plus, and reach audiences across 190 territories. 

St Helens Theatre Royal is inviting young theatregoers to follow the Yellow Brick Road and enjoy some fantastic family-friendly fun this October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to The Wizard of Oz!

Penelope Skinner’s ANGRY ALAN, created with Don MacKay, starring award-winning actor John Krasinski and directed by Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold is now off-Broadway. Learn how to purchase Rush tickets!

BroadwayWorld is bringing you a roundup of all of the Tony Awards viewing parties that will be taking place across New York City this weekend. Learn more here!

The award-winning YPC (Young People's Chorus of New York City) has announced an exciting lineup of spring and summer events, featuring concert tours in Japan and Canada, a Spring Celebration Concert, performances in Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival, a screening of its award-winning documentary This Time Round at the New York City Independent Film Festival, and more.

Concert. Biopic. Musical. THE DIANA MIXTAPE is a brand-new production from Director/Producer Christopher D. Clegg, that will have its world premiere in London at Here @Outernet this summer.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre is presenting Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten for eight immersive outdoor performances using the exteriors of two historic Brooklyn houses as backdrop.

Mean Girls is a fantastic musical based on the beloved movie written by Tina Fey. The story follows Cady Heron, a teenage girl who moves from Africa to a new high school in the United States. As she navigates the tricky social scene, she befriends Janis and Damian, who introduce her to the school's popular clique—the Plastics. Led by the charismatic Regina George, along with Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, this group is both glamorous and a little bit ruthless.

In 2025, as the EVANGELION series marks its 30th anniversary, the highly acclaimed Evangelion Wind Symphony from Japan will make its North American debut with performances in three cities—Toronto, Irving, and Los Angeles.

Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) brings back its highly anticipated Shakespeare in the Park series with William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Macbeth” in Fort Canning Park from May 7 to June 1, 2025.

Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the highly anticipated 2025 PNC Summer of Musicals. This esteemed group of creative visionaries will bring the magic of Broadway to life throughout the summer season.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Rock The Bells, the pioneering Hip-Hop platform founded by LL COOL J, has officially announced the lineup for its 2025 festival, featuring Busta Rhymes, Redman, Eric B. & Rakim, Remy Ma, and more.

Belle Blue has announced her first-ever multi-city tour. Joining forces with indie favorites Kids That Fly, the five-city run kicks off May 30 in New York City.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival is set to take place over three weeks in July 2026. The MITF will showcase a wide spectrum of performances, including plays, musicals, cabaret acts (now named in honor of the late Vickie Phillips), and solo shows.