Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.
NEXT TO NORMAL To Be Presented At Trinity Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company will close its 2025-26 season with NEXT TO NORMAL, the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning rock musical directed by former Associate Artistic Director Amanda Dehnert at the Dowling Theater in Providence.
Tony Shalhoub and More to Star in SELECTED SHORTS at The Adams Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026
The Adams Theater has revealed new cast members for their upcoming show 'Selected Shorts' on May 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tony Shaloub and Brooke Adams join David Strathairn and others for this presentation.
Full Cast Announced for STAND & DELIVER at National Theatre of Scotland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
45 years on from the legendary occupation of the Lee Jeans Factory in Greenock, Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In tells a powerful and personal story of political resistance, workers' determination and lifelong female solidarity and friendship.
Interview: Paul Slade Smith of THEATRE PEOPLE at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Mar 19, 2025
A Season of Laughter continues at the Westport Country Playhouse with Theatre People, a new adaptation of Ferenc Molnar’s 1924 three-act farce, Play at the Castle (Játék a kastélyban).
Photo Coverage: Brian d'Arcy James And The New Cast of THE FERRYMAN Meet The Press
by Walter McBride - Jan 17, 2019
Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - will welcome many new cast members beginning Tuesday, February 19, with Brian d'Arcy James leading as Quinn Carney.
Photo Coverage: The Cast of THE FERRYMAN Celebrate Their 100th Show on Broadway!
by Monroe George - Jan 16, 2019
Today, the Broadway clan of The Ferryman celebrated their 100th Broadway performance. City Cakes baked up a giant goose shaped cake to celebrate the milestone! Check out the cast and their cake below!
Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of THE FERRYMAN on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Oct 5, 2018
The Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed by Sam Mendes, is currently in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The production will celebrate opening night on Sunday, October 21. Nine members of the 21-person cast met with the press yesterday and you can check out the photos below!
FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of THE FERRYMAN on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Oct 4, 2018
The Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed by Sam Mendes, is currently in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The production will celebrate opening night on Sunday, October 21.
Photo Flash: A LESSON FROM ALOES Comes to Z Space
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2018
The co-producers behind The Kilbanes' Weightless, a hit rock opera-retelling of Ovid's Metamorphoses, as well as New York's Obie Award-winning The Tricky Part and Lucille Lortel Award-winning All the Rage, return to San Francisco with a new production of A Lesson From Aloes, to be presented at Z Below. Written by internationally-acclaimed playwright Athol Fugard and directed by Obie Award winner Timothy Near, this inventive revival will feature a star-studded cast of regional theatre's finest actors. A Lesson From Aloes will be presented June 3 - 29, 2018 (press opening: Thursday, June 7, 2018) with performances 7:30pm Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2pm Sundays at Z Below, 470 Florida Street, San Francisco. Tickets ($25-$50) and information can be found at www.alessonfromaloes.com or by phone at 415-626-0453.
Photo Throwback: Betty Garrett Strikes a Pose During THE SUPPORTING CAST
by Walter McBride - Feb 28, 2018
We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out this shot ofBetty Garrett outside the Biltmore Theatre after a performance of 'The Supporting Cast' in 1981.
Photo Flash: Porchlight Theatre Revisits WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the first production in the fifth season of Chicago's lost musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits Woman of the Year, starring Meghan Murphy and Brandon Dahlquist, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Peter Stone, with direction by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreography by Florence Walker Harris and musical direction by David Fiorello.
Photo Flash: HARVEY Hops His Way to the Court Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2017
Court Theatre, under the leadership of Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, concludes the 2016-2017 Season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase, directed by Devon De Mayo. Harvey runs May 11 - June 11, 2017 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue in Chicago. The Press Opening is Saturday, May 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Photo Coverage: Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 17, 2016
Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!
Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Wayne Rogers
by Walter McBride - Jan 3, 2016
Known best for a recurring role as John McIntyre on M*A*S*H, Rogers passed away on December 31, 3015 from complications from pneumonia in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82. Below, BroadwayWorld takes a look back at this accomplished performer's career. Check out the photo flashback below!
Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell - Remembering The Stars We Lost in 2014
by Walter McBride - Jan 1, 2015
Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.
Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams
by Walter McBride - Aug 22, 2014
It's been over a week since the world lost entertainment legend Robin Williams, who passed away last Monday. The beloved actor and comedian was 63 years old. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers Robin.
Photo Flash: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's Re-Imagined SIDE SHOW!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2013
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will produce, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show. Directed by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon, the musical will play at La Jolla Playhouse now through December 17 and will open at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in spring 2014. The musical features book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger who will revise the show before its debut at La Jolla. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: School of Theatre at Florida State Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART, 10/5-10/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012
With its national reputation, the School of Theatre at Florida State premieres its theatrical season with Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize-winning Crimes of the Heart directed by MFA Directing candidate Matt Silva. This production will run from October 5-14 in the Lab Theatre, on Copeland Street between St. Augustine and Lafayette Streets.
Photo Flash: Sherman Playhouse's THE SUPPORTING CAST
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2011
On July 8, The Sherman Playhouse is proud to present, The Supporting Cast, an uproarious comedy by George Furth. The show opens at 8 p.m. for a four-week run.
Photo Flash: Network Productions Presents IT CAME FROM MARS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010
Performance Network Theatre announces its production of 'It Came From Mars' by local playwright, Joseph Zettelmaier, running through March 21, 2010.
Photo Preview: Dario D'Ambrosi's ROMEO AND JULIET
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009
Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi, a radical innovator of the theater and founder of the movement called Teatro Patologico (Pathological Theater), will stage a novel version of 'Romeo and Juliet' at La MaMa December 3 to 13. His interpretation is meant to contrast the marvel of love with the fragility of life, the shock of the moment of total loss, and what he calls a 'schizophrenia of the world.'
Photo Flash: CANTA Y NO LLORES Hits The Milagro Theatre, 10/30-11/15
by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 27, 2009
Canta Y No Llores (Sing and Don't Cry), an original, bilingual celebration of the Day of the Dead hits the Milagro Theatre from October 30 - November 15, 2009. Canta Y No Llores was created by Martin Milagro, directed by Olga Sanchez and sponsored by El Hispanic News.
Photo Flash: CANTA Y NO LLORES Hits The Milagro Theatre From 10/30-11/15
by Reynard Loki - Sep 29, 2009
Canta Y No Llores (Sing and Don't Cry), an original, bilingual celebration of the Day of the Dead hits the Milagro Theatre from October 30 - November 15, 2009. Canta Y No Llores was created by Martin Milagro, directed by Olga Sanchez and sponsored by El Hispanic News.
Photo Coverage: 'Turandot' Opens at Dicapo Opera Theatre
by BWW - Oct 15, 2008
The Dicapo Opera Theatre presents Puccini's Turandot, directed by Michael Capasso and conducted by Pacien Mazzagatti.
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