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How Common Are Foreign Language Plays on Broadway? A Look at Translation Trends
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025


While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated. 

April De Angelis To Adapt THE TURN OF THE SCREW for UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025


Laurence Olivier award-nominated playwright, April De Angelis, is to adapt the classic Henry James novella, The Turn of the Screw, for a major UK tour opening in September 2026. Learn more!

ALICE DE COR E SALTEADO (Alice by Heart): A Surreal and Emotive Journey Through War and Imagination
by Claudio Erlichman - Jun 29, 2025


Alice by Heart is a musical that uses surrealism to explore themes of grief, love and trauma, inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and set against the backdrop of World War II London. The play blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, using Carroll's world as a refuge for characters dealing with loss and the harsh realities of war.

The History of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 7, 2025


A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

Atlanta Community Theatre Summer Preview
by Joseph Harrison - May 9, 2025


What better way to cool off on a hot, Atlanta summer evening (or afternoon!) than taking in one of these exciting productions, coming to a community theatre near you! Check out all the amazing theatre that Metro Atlanta has to offer this summer!

THE LUNCHBOX World Premiere and More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025


Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2025/26 season. See full programming here!

Mandy Gonzalez and More Set for in BSO 2025–26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025


The Boston Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2025–26 season running from September 17, 2025, through May 3, 2026. Learn more about the season programming here!

SF Ballet to Premiere Tamara Rojo's Reimagined RAYMONDA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025


​​​​​​​San Francisco Ballet has revealed creative details for the North American premiere of Artistic Director Tamara Rojo's Raymonda. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

The James Library & Center for the Arts to Present Spring Entertainment and Events Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025


The James Library & Center for the Arts, Norwell’s historic community arts center and lending library, will present a winter season of music, art, and literary programming. Learn more and see how to attend upcoming events.

Review: THE BELT- PAST & FUTURE, Coronet Theatre
by Matthew Paluch - Sep 12, 2024


I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again…but what The Coronet Theatre is doing feels new, relevant and exciting. Currently on show is The Belt - Past & Future by Korea's Ambiguous Dance Company. The work is The Coronet's first-ever site-specific event, and I think it's an absolute corker.

Atlantic Theater Company to Present The Judith Champion Caribbean MixFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024


Atlantic Theater Company will present the Judith Champion Caribbean MixFest. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Ambiguous Dance Company Presents THE BELT - PAST & FUTURE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024


The Coronet Theatre will present its first immersive event with Ambiguous Dance Company, offering a unique and engaging experience for audiences.

Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at New Theatre & Restaurant
by Alan Portner - Jul 16, 2024


This production of NEWSIES, directed and choreographed by Jerry Jay Cranford and assisted by Christina Burton, features a cast of twenty-two dancers and singers, plus constantly in motion LED backdrops, a bridge flown high off the stage floor, combined with three matching stair/tower units strategically moving about the stage, and an eleven-piece orchestra. 

Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer And Seth Rudetsky To Star In SETH'S BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024


Experience two nights of Broadway magic with Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer, and Seth Rudetsky at The Studebaker Theater on July 28-29, 2024.

Interview: Christina Wells of NEWSIES at Theatre Under the Stars
by Brett Cullum - May 20, 2024


I love it whenever they take real strong women from history and infuse them into these musicals because it keeps their spirit alive and it lets us know what an amazing part these women played in the history of these great events.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced its 2024-2025 season: “Legends and Legacies.” Featuring an electrifying lineup of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces sure to captivate audiences! 

Ford's Theatre to Present 'The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look' & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


Ford’s Theatre will present The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024. Learn additional details!

GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE Comes to South Coast Repertory This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024


South Coast Repertory presents pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder for a limited engagement of Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone, Jan. 18-28 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Tickets On Sale Today For HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023


Tickets for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s highly-anticipated, limited engagement of the hit solo show Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone will go on sale to the public 1pm PST, Friday, December 15, 2023.

Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW messes with the truth at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Nov 22, 2023


But one thing I promise you, you have never seen it done like this before. And you probably won’t ever get another chance to see something quite this inventive in any given year of Houston theater. This is a thrill to witness, and unlike anything out there. It manages to be THE BLAIR WITCH of stage stories, something you almost can’t explain fully.

HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE is Coming to TheatreWorks in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


Hershey Felder brings the tour de force musical masterpiece 'Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone' to TheatreWorks in Feb. 2024.

Washington Stage Guild Season Continues With ARMS AND THE MAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023


The Washington Stage Guild's 2023-2024 season continues with the playwright the company has most frequently produced (30 productions of 27 plays), G.B. Shaw and his play Arms and the Man.

FSU/Asolo Conservatory For Actor Training Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season With Chekhov's THREE SISTERS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023


FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training celebrates its 50th anniversary season with a production of Chekhov's Three Sisters.The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training marks its 50th anniversary in partnership with the acclaimed Asolo Rep Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

E4TT Reveals Season Opener, TRANSFORMATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023


Ensemble for These Times announces its season opener, 'Transformations,' featuring music by Schoenberg, Bielawa, figgis-vizueta, Schreker, and Thomas. The concert will be performed in-person and live-streamed from Old First Concerts in San Francisco on September 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.

Generic Theater Begins 43rd Season With FLYIN' WEST
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023


Generic Theater inaugurates its 43rd season with Flyin' West, written by award-winning playwright and New York Times bestselling author Pearl Cleage. Terrance Afer-Anderson directs this production, running weekends September 8th - October 1st at Generic Theater, Norfolk's underground theater located in the basement of Chrysler Hall.

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