Circle in the Square Theatre School

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE, Charles Dickens in New York, 1867, is presented online by Summoners Ensemble Theatre in association with the Merchant’s House Museum.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced Tiffany Colli-Moon as its new Programs Director, following a national search led by TOC Arts Partners. Joyous R. Pierce joins the organization as Artist & Alumni Relations Manager.

Hua Mulan, a new musical by Jason Ma inspired by the legendary 5th century Chinese folk heroine, will have an industry presentation on November 7, in New York City.

​​​​​​​Summoners Ensemble Theatre, in association with the Merchant’s House Museum, has announced the spring 2026 return of Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, starring John Kevin Jones.

The life of Paul Libin will be celebrated at the Circle in the Square Theatre on October 28. The event will take place at 1pm, with doors opening at 12:30pm. Seating is general admission. 

Ryan Doyle will present The Life of a Showboy cabaret happening at The Green Room 42. It's his first cabaret back in New York after 3 years of performing on cruise ships all around the world. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has appointed Tiffany Gates as its new executive director, effective immediately. Learn more about Gates and about the organization here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

What happens when your mentors disappear? How do you honor serious classical training in an industry that’s shifting so rapidly toward digital performance and social media? It's a question that actress, writer, and filmmaker Helen Hayden has found herself asking recently. An alumna of Circle In the Square Theatre School (and Vice President on the Executive Board of its Alumni Association), she is sharing how she finds herself continuing to work as an actor while also carrying forward the Circle legacy. 

Paul Libin, a towering figure in the American theater whose near seven-decade career included producing more than 250 Broadway, Off Broadway and touring productions, leading Circle in the Square Theatre for 62 years, serving as Executive Vice President and Producing Director of Jujamcyn Theaters for 28 years, and presiding as President of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for 24 years, died on June 27 in New York City after a brief illness. He was 94 years old.

The New London Barn Playhouse will continue its 93rd Summer Season with the heavenly hit musical Sister Act. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director of Manhattan Theater Club, will step down from her position. Learn more about Meadow and about the shift in leadership here.

Sweet Talk Productions will present a world premiere play, MÉNAGE À QUATRE, written by Peter Lefcourt and directed by Ryan O’Connor. See here for more details!

The New London Barn Playhouse will open this season’s first MainStage production of The Bridges of Madison County, running June 11 through June 22, 2025. 

The Green Room 42 and Berkson Productions' will present 'buried' - an original folk-rock musical by Olivia Berkson and Hallie Malina, directed by Amanda Berkson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.