Review: THE CHEQUERBOARD WATCH at Delaware Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - Apr 20, 2026
George Abbott earned the reputation of Broadway’s “show doctor” in the 1950s because he had an uncanny ability to fix troubled musicals quickly and commercially. Producers would bring him in—often late in rehearsals or even during out-of-town tryouts—to tighten scripts, sharpen comedy, restructure scenes, cut weak material, and improve pacing. He wasn’t usually hired to originate shows at that stage, but to make them work with audiences.
Photos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Playhouse on Park
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Playhouse on Park is now presenting THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, the comedy based on a true story, currently running through May 3 in West Hartford. Check out photos of the production.
Review: CABARET at Smyrna Opera House
by Greer Firestone - Apr 14, 2026
The Smyrna Opera House’s Cabaret isn’t just good—it’s a minor miracle. This is their first musical in years, and instead of easing back in with something safe, they went straight for one of the most stylistically demanding, tonally complex shows in the canon. And they pulled it off with grit, intelligence, and surprising polish.
PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
U.S. Premiere of GLORY RIDE Comes to Delaware Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Delaware Theatre Company will present the U.S. premiere of the musical Glory Ride. On stage from February 25 to March 15, 2026, Glory Ride is based on the true story of legendary Tour de France champion Gino Bartali.
Winter Adult Education Classes Come to Bucks County Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
Bucks County Playhouse announced a winter lineup of adult education classes at Lambertville Hall in Lambertville, NJ, highlighted by a voiceover workshop led by Pete DeMeo, the in-show voice of NBC's TODAY. Learn more here!
GOOD BONES Comes to Arden Theatre Company in January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026
Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of Good Bones, the newest play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames. Learn more here!