The Open House - 2014 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

Portland Stage will present Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-winning ARCADIA, nearly 25 years after the theater last produced the play. The production moves between two centuries in an English country house, exploring romance, mathematics, and mystery.

Today’s subject Susan Derry is an example of an artist living their theatre life with a full plate of projects. She has several coming up that I promise you will be very interested in reading about. The first of which is her solo cabaret show entitled Ingenue You When which will be performed at Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, VA on September 12th and 18th at 7:30pm. You’ll need to read on to see what else Susan has coming up because it’s quite a lot of artistic goodness to take in.

Danny Wimmer Presents and Spotify announced a partnership for the rock festival's 12th edition, featuring MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, IRON MAIDEN, TOOL, LIMP BIZKIT, Pantera and nearly 200 bands across seven stages in Louisville.

Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.

It’s been more than 17 years since the hit Fox musical series 'Glee' premiered in May 2009. BroadwayWorld looks back on the show, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015.

Vangeline will perform her Butoh dance work MAN WOMAN at the Schwarzman Centre in Oxford, followed by a discussion on gender and Butoh history with Dr Baldock.

Gingold Theatrical Group will stage a new gender-neutral adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's VILLAGE WOOING, directed by David Staller, in a limited four-performance run at The House of the Redeemer.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present Playwrights' Platform, a live anthology of new short plays, on its outdoor Meadow Stage and in the Black Box Theater as part of its Annual Festival.

Butcher Babies announced their new album NIGHTBLOOM, produced by Howard Benson, and released a music video for the single "Blame It on the Wind."

Bass-baritone Christian Van Horn will star in Mozart's Don Giovanni, directed by Robert Falls and conducted by Enrique Mazzola, launching Lyric Opera of Chicago's new season.

Lantern Theater Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of David Auburn's SUMMER, 1976, directed by Kate Galvin, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City.

FRIGID New York will present its 29th season, including the Days of the Dead Festival, Gotham Storytelling Festival, and The Fire This Time Festival, with performances at UNDER St. Marks.

Celebration Theatre is honored to present the West Coast Premiere sneak peek of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ, and Bruce won't be taking the stage alone. Joining him is a genuinely staggering roster of screen and stage talent: five-time Golden Globe nominee MARILU HENNER (Taxi, Evening Shade, Broadway's Chicago); two-time Emmy winner SALLY STRUTHERS (All in the Family, Gilmore Girls); Emmy winner and original Queer Eye 'Fab Five' star JAI RODRIGUEZ (Broadway's Rent, Bros); GRANT SHOW, the primetime icon of Melrose Place and Dynasty; Ugly Betty scene-stealer and acclaimed comedian ALEC MAPA; and GARRETT CLAYTON (King Cobra, Hairspray Live!) — with more great names still to be announced. Trust us: you'll want to be in the room! site click: celebrationtheatre.org

Molière in the Park named Amanda Hambrick its Opening Night Honoree and will present Lynn Nottage and Tony Gerber with its Shoulder to Shoulder Award during its upcoming Prospect Park season.

Julieta Vitullo's solo play, co-created with performer Iveliz Martel, will run at the University Heights Auditorium, exploring grief through analog objects and a bilingual household.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.

'Glee' co-creator Ryan Murphy sent fans of the beloved high school musical comedy into a frenzy when he said that he’d be open to revisiting the popular television show. BroadwayWorld is throwing out a handful of suggestions for the cast.

Pulse Theatre Chicago will present Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67 as it expands its artistic leadership and begins a residency at eta Creative Arts Foundation on the South Side.

Trinity Repertory Company announced the cast for the world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a true crime docudrama inspired by Katherine Ann Power, with Resident Company Members Rebecca Gibel and Rachael Warren starring in Providence.

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

The selection of Frozen as the summer musical served multiple masters. Thematically, it fit within Encore’s 2025-2026 season’s theme of “Finding Yourself,” as the story of Queen Elsa discovering how to better control her powers also serves as a metaphor for self-love, self-acceptance, and self-esteem. Frozen also, let’s be honest, has always been a crowd-pleaser. It has a near universal appeal for various attendees who’d be interested in seeing a production at Dr. Phillips Center. Musical Theatre Acolytes. Disney Adults. Families looking for kid-friendly entertainment.

TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for the world premiere of THE BIRTH OF THE PILL, written by Jessica Huang, based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Jonathan Eig's book, and directed by Sandra Marquez at its new Uptown home.

BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys has been up to since the show first opened on Broadway, ahead of its 20th anniversary tour!

American Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of SunMi Park to Principal Dancer. ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe made the announcement on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House following a performance of SWAN LAKE.

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including: