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FARGO NORTH OF NORMAL to Open at Lamb's Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2026


Lamb's Players Theatre will present its annual Festival of Christmas production written and directed by Associate Artistic Director Kerry Meads, featuring a cast of San Diego performers.

Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough Will Lead JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2026


Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough will star in the UK tour of JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, opening at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on January 29, 2027, before visiting Manchester, Brighton, and other venues.

Who Was Molière? Exploring the Life, Famous Plays, and Lasting Legacy of the French Playwright
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 31, 2026


Who was Molière, what made his plays so revolutionary, and why do theatres continue to revisit his work centuries later? We're taking a closer look at the life, most famous plays, and enduring legacy of one of history's greatest theatrical minds.

Rosalie Gascoigne Retrospective Opens at National Gallery of Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026


The National Gallery of Australia will present a major retrospective of Rosalie Gascoigne, featuring over 80 works spanning the artist's career and her pioneering practice transforming everyday materials into sculptural assemblages.

Amanda Green, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman and More Set for Birdland in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

Seth MacFarlane Commissions Fanfares for LA Chamber Orchestra
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026


Seth MacFarlane curates new film composer fanfares for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, featuring John Williams, Thomas Newman and more in 2027-28.

Review: MISS MAYBELL & HER RAGTIME ROMEOS Celebrate New Album at Birdland Jazz
by Andrew Poretz - Jul 16, 2026


Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos celebrated the release of Under the Midnight Moon with an infectious set of newly unearthed ragtime, blues, and early jazz. Brilliant musicianship, irresistible energy, and forgotten songs made for a fabulous set.

DOUGHBOYS to Make UK Debut at 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


The Drunk Jesters Players' military farce DOUGHBOYS, following sold-out NYC runs, will bring its WWI gender-bending comedy to Greenside @ Riddles Court at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026


Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…

Steubenville’s Dean Martin Festival To Welcome Vegas Favorites, Screen Stars, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026


Steubenville, OH will host the 30th annual Dean Martin Hometown Festival, featuring Las Vegas headliners, a Rat Pack tribute show, dinner theatre, and appearances by film actor Lou Martini, Jr. and 'Everybody Loves Raymond' contributor Dave Shelton.

DOUGHBOYS Will Present Pre-Edinburgh Run at Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026


The Drunk Jesters Players' military farce DOUGHBOYS will perform at Theater for the New City ahead of a three-week Edinburgh Fringe Festival run, following a sold-out debut at Brooklyn's Vino Theatre.

Video: Who Will Win the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2026


The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2026 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

LIBERATION Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2026


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Bess Wohl's Liberation has won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP, and Talene Monahon's Meet the Cartozians.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026


Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025


The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!

Review: RAGTIME at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Sep 28, 2025


Ragtime, like the mega-musicals of the late 1990s (Les Mis, Phantom, Miss Saigon), is epic in scope. Candlelight’s staging, running through October 26, is a monumental success — vocally, visually, and emotionally.

John Galsworthy's THE FIRST AND THE LAST Begins At American Theatre Of Actors In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025


The American Theatre of Actors has announced its upcoming production of 'The First and the Last,' a compelling drama by Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy.

John Galsworthy's THE FIRST AND THE LAST to be Presented at The American Theatre Of Actors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025


The American Theatre of Actors is set to present 'The First and the Last,' a drama by Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2025


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Oh, Mary!, by Cole Escola, and The Ally, by Itamar Moses.

Video: Who Will Win the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2025


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2025 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Review: SCENES FROM A REPATRIATION, Royal Court
by Gary Naylor - May 1, 2025


A virtuoso, multi-skilled, bilingual cast pick away at issues too often comfortably swept under the carpet - by us Brits

Pasadena Playhouse Marks 100th Anniversary with Major Building Announcement
by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025


The building was lost to bankruptcy in 1970 and held in private ownership for more than five decades. Check here for more information.

Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026


The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

Cast Set For MACBETH at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025


ETT has announced full casting for Artistic Director Richard Twyman’s version of Macbeth, which has been reworked for 2025 for a limited run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.


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