The Story - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach will stage a production connected to Gene Wilder's MY FRENCH WHORE, under the direction of artistic director David Ellenstein.

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

I had the privilege to chat with Richard Gibson, who leads Valley Opera as the Founder, President, and General Director. Richard led me through the history and exciting journey of Valley Opera to where they are now as an organization. He gave me a bird's eye view of the fantastic projects that the company is preparing for their upcoming season. Most importantly, Richard showed me the purpose for Valley Opera and the mission they strive to accomplish daily. Read our conversation below. Photos: Azula Raun. Website: valleyopera.org

ECM New Series will release a recording of Samuel Beckett's Stirrings Still, featuring music by Trevor Bača, narration by Paul Griffiths, and performance by JACK QUARTET.

The Haiti International Film Festival announced 16 official selections for its 11th annual edition, set to take place at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood.

Netflix added Cherry Jones, Corey Stoll, Rob Delaney and Abbey Lee to its series adaptation of Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novel, joining previously cast Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall.

TNT released a trailer and first-look images for its limited series starring Joel Kinnaman as CIA analyst John Nixon, who interrogated Saddam Hussein after his capture.

LINDSAY LOU has released a new single titled I'VE ENDURED, adding to the artist's catalog of recorded music.

City of London Sinfonia will present two world premieres exploring migration, memory and belonging, with new works by Nicola T. Chang, Mary Jean Chan and Emily Levy at London venues.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will open single ticket sales for its upcoming subscription season, featuring Andris Nelsons' final season as music director and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma.

Theatre Lovett will present the world premiere of Kafka's Doll, a new play by Frances Kay inspired by Franz Kafka's letters to a young girl, at the Abbey Theatre's Peacock stage.

Altadena Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, with performances set for the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena.

GALA will present the world premiere of GARBO: The Actor Who Saved the World, a drama about a double agent who misled the Nazis during World War II, written by Gustavo Ott.

AMT Theater's film festival will present screenings of Broadway: The Golden Age and Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy, each followed by a Q&A with producer Al Tapper and a guest.

Netflix announced Morgan Spector will star as Robert Langdon in a series adaptation of Dan Brown's The Secret of Secrets, with Carlton Cuse serving as showrunner and executive producer.

La Femme Theatre Productions built its off-Broadway AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER from eight versions of Wendy Wasserstein's play. Jean Lichty explains how.

What did our critic think of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Smithtown Performing Arts Center?

Peninsula Players Theatre will present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, a theatrical tribute featuring hits like 'Folsom Prison Blues' and 'I Walk the Line,' directed by Dan Kazemi in his debut at the theater.

This thrilling new musical from the director of Jersey Boys celebrates the love, music and mayhem of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Featuring barnstorming performances and electrifying chemistry from Christopher Ryan Grant (Million Dollar Quartet) and Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz), this is Johnny and June like you’ve never seen them before.

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will present its full-length production of DÍA DE MUERTOS at Queens Theater in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, combining Mexican folkloric dance, contemporary movement, and live music.

PlayGround has announced four next-gen theatre leaders as its 2026-2027 Producing Fellows, selected from over 100 applicants to train across SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.

Sharon Stone is hoping to make her Broadway debut someday, with many ideas for shows she'd like to star in, including a gender-swapped La Cage aux Folles, a stage production of All About Eve, and a punk-era Mame.

Crossroads Live North America and the Harris Center announced a brand-new tour of ELF THE MUSICAL coming to Folsom, CA. The production, based on the 2024 Broadway run, follows Buddy the Elf on his journey to New York City.

Veteran emo/indie rock band Time Spent Driving announced 'Lost Leaves,' an upcoming album via Thirty Something Records, preceded by a double single release of 'Weak Arm' and 'December.'

Theatrical Press Agent, award-wining Author (Jameson Currier), Independent Publisher devoted to gay literature and later an Artist, died of a sudden heart attack at his home in in Chatham Center, New York.