Review: SINATRA THE MUSICAL, Aldwych Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 24, 2026
The stories about Francis Albert Sinatra are endless. Two decades before Beatlemania hit the States, thousands of girls queued around the block so they could see the short, skinny kid from Hoboken sing while they cried, screamed and fainted. He had a thick New Jersey accent and a thin skin, punching one critic in the back of the head and physically threatening other members of the press. His friendship with mob members and their goons supposedly helped him out of a recording contract and for decades the FBI kept a file on him running to thousands of pages. He was close friends with Marilyn Monroe and gifted her a dog; she named it “Maf”, short for Mafia Honey, just to wind him up. At the age of 48, he dated a teenage Mia Farrow and the two eventually married in 1966.
Interview: 'He Was Clearly A Gentleman': Writer Joe DiPietro on SINATRA: THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - May 28, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Joe DiPietro about Sinatra before its run in the West End. We discussed what made him want to create a musical about Frank Sinatra, how this show compares to Diana: The Musical and even some of the conversations he’s had with one of Sinatra’s daughters, Tina Sinatra!
Feature: Lots of Talent, Lots of Heart, Gone Too Soon, Remembering James Raitt
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 24, 2026
Tomorrow, April 25th, will mark the 32nd anniversary of the passing of vocal arranger, musical director, pianist, and musical genius James Raitt. He was only 41years old when AIDS took him from us far too soon. While James’ career was cut short, what he left us will always be a reminder of his many talents.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 30, 2026
Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.
Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Sarasota Players
by Jacob Ruscoe - Mar 30, 2026
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is already one of the most emotionally charged dramas in the American theatre canon, but the current production at The Sarasota Players elevates the experience into something deeply immersive, intimate, and unforgettable.
Reading Into It- Broadway Books for 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 15, 2026
A new Broadway season is here, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, some are based on books or the lives of famous people or real events, which you can add to your reading list. If you are seeing any of the these productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Honor Six Women at Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will present awards to six women for their significant contributions to theatre on March 26, 2026. The event, featuring a Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, will take place at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Ted Lange and Florence LaRue, the evening will celebrate the achievements of individuals including posthumous Infinity Award winners Carmen De Lavallade and Diane Ladd. The ceremony will commence with a recep
New York Theatre Ballet Will Stage ONCE UPON A BALLET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
In a charming tale set in the animal kingdom, New York Theatre Ballet's “Once Upon a Ballet” series presents Carnival of the Animals for six shows, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., and 3:30 P.M each day.
THE CRUCIBLE To Be Presented By Maryland Ensemble Theatre In Frederick
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller from April 3 through April 26 on the MET Mainstage in downtown Frederick, Maryland. Directed by Julie Herber, the production revisits Miller’s 1953 drama set during the Salem witch trials of 1692.
Review: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at City Theatre Austin
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 24, 2026
Some plays rush. In Horton Foote’s award-winning play, The Trip to Bountiful, longing feels biblical, and patience gets tested, and City Theatre’s production reminds you how to sit still. Judith Laird is all steel beneath fragility, as an aging mother chasing the ghost of her childhood home. But what is home, if not a memory that may not wait for your return?