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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.

Interview: Carey Perloff of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Marin Theatre
by Jim Munson - Jan 22, 2026


BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater luminary Carey Perloff about her production of Chekhov's classic tragicomedy 'The Cherry Orchard' running at Marin Theatre January 29 to February 22.

San Francisco Opera Bringing Beethoven & Falla Concert to War Memorial Opera House
by Michael Major - Oct 1, 2025


One week after she conducts the opening of San Francisco Opera’s new production of Wagner’s Parsifal, Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack in a one-night-only concert.

Lost Broadway Theaters Still Standing... Continued!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 28, 2025


Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!

Opera Orlando to Present the Florida Premiere of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025


Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

Full Cast Set For Tim Firth's THIS IS MY FAMILY at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025


Anthology Theatre has announced the full cast for the London premiere of Tim Firth's Award-winning musical This Is My Family. Learn more about the upcoming production here.

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.

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.

Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024


Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.

THE MELANGE SERIES Brings Artists Together At The Florence This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024


Discover THE MÉLANGE SERIES at THE FLORENCE this November.

Orion's TRIBUTE TO PAQUITO D'RIVERA to Return in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024


The Orion Ensemble will present the return of their 'Tribute to Paquito D'Rivera' for one night only at the Athenaeum Center, celebrating the renowned musician's work. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

CAT's Final Three TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE for 2024 Will Include Works By George Ade & Will Rogers
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024


CAT has announced the final three 'Tales at the Dormer House' for 2024, featuring works by George Ade and Will Rogers.

Classic American Tales Presents Works From Kate Chopin, Will Rogers, O. Henry, And Harlem
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024


Experience classic American tales brought to life by CAT, featuring stories from Kate Chopin, Will Rogers, O. Henry, and Harlem.

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Moorestown Theater Company
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jul 27, 2024


What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Moore?

BREAKING THE AUDIO FICTION FORM: AN EVENING WITH VETERAN PRODUCER JULIAN SCHLOSSBERG Comes to The Coffee House Club
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024


The Coffee House Club will bring the salon series, Breaking the Audio Fiction Form. The past decade has seen a resurgence of audio listening in podcast form, but even with this growth, audio fiction has remained a minor genre within podcasting.

Review: PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Feb 16, 2024


The shattering of the world that took place during World War I propelled humanity into a fight for survival amidst the onslaught of enemy forces. The cacophony and horror of that war was fought in the trenches and on the open fields as portrayed in the poem “In Flanders Fields”, and in the many films including All Quiet on the Western Front and 1917, etc. Right now, however, this war is being fought theatrically (and with an emotional gut punch) on the stage of the Max at Signature Theatre.

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in Robert Icke's OEDIPUS in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, is set to have a West End run. Learn additional details and see how to purchase tickets!

Casting Announced for the World Premiere of GRUMPY MONKEY, THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse announces casting for the world premiere of Grumpy Monkey, The Musical from February 3 through March 3, commissioned by the Playhouse, and based on the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne and Max Lang.

Susan Stroman to Receive 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize From Museum of the City of New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023


Museum of the City of New York to present the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman.

Lesli Margheita, George Salazar & More to Star in Pasadena Playhouse HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast for their Holiday Spectacular, including Broadway stars MaryAnn Hu and Lesli Margheita. Get all the details here.

INHERIT THE WIND Starring Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson Extended at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has extended its fresh take on Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s Inherit the Wind, through Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Tickets to Comedian Kate Berlant's KATE at Pasadena Playhouse on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Tickets are now on sale for KATE, comedian Kate Berlant’s hit show direct from New York, at Pasadena Playhouse.

44th Annual Oktoberfest to Be Held in Harvard Square Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023


The Harvard Square Business Association is has announced the return of the 44th Annual Oktoberfest and the fabulously madcap 18th Annual HONK! Parade on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. Get a full event schedule here!

First Preview of Mint Theater's PARTNERSHIP Canceled Due To Weather
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


The first preview of Mint Theater's American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker’s Partnership has been canceled due to weather. Performances will now begin on Sunday October 1st at 2PM.

Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson To Lead Pasadena Playhouse's INHERIT THE WIND
by Joshua Wright - Sep 28, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast for the upcoming production of INHERIT THE WIND. Get all the details on this fresh take on a classic play.

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