White Barn Theatre

CHEESE FRIES & CHILI DIPS Comes To Two Venues Next Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Cheese Fries & Chili Dips, written and performed by Chris Fuller about his pursuit of a life-long dream to play on the PGA Tour while living with Bipolar Disorder, is back in Connecticut following sold out performances in August, 2024 and January, 2025 and will have three performances in 3 days in two different locations as a benefit for the International Mental Health Foundation 

Chris Chinn Joins the Cast of PERFECT CRIME
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

Chris Chinn is now starring as Detective James Ascher in NYC’s longest-running play, Perfect Crime, now playing Off-Broadway at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater. 

The Burry Fredrik Foundation Marks 10 Years Of Support For Connecticut's Non-Profit Professional Producing Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2022

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Burry Fredrik Foundation championing the growth and continuing health of Connecticut's non-profit professional producing theaters. Since 2012, the Foundation has granted over $3 million to a dozen Connecticut theaters with a proven track record of accomplishments. In 2022, $500,000 will be awarded. The Foundation was established by Burry Fredrik (1925-2012), a Tony Award-winning producer and noted director, who lived in Weston, CT.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild and the House of the Redeemer Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020

The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) and the House of the Redeemer are proud to present a joint holiday party with music and a reading of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, followed by the singing of carols and a virtual reception.

San Francisco Playhouse Launches Weekly EMPATHY GYM FIRESIDE CHATS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2020

San Francisco Playhouse announced their new Empathy Gym Fireside Chat series which will be streamed live for free on YouTube. Each week, Artistic Director Bill English invites playwrights to join him for a one-hour conversation about playwriting, business, and the future of theatre. Audience members can participate in the conversation by leaving a comment on YouTube.

THE WIZ Librettist William F. Brown Passes Away Age 91
by Julie Musbach - Jun 24, 2019

William F. Brown, the Tony-nominated American writer who is best known for his libretto to the long-running Broadway musical The Wiz, died on June 23 in Westport, CT, according to his longtime wife and collaborator, Tina Tippit. He was 91.

Jack Wetherall Joins the Company of Idina Menzel-Led SKINTIGHT
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2018

Jack Wetherall will join the company of the upcoming world premiere production of Skintight, starring Idina Menzel. Wetherall will play the role of 'Elliott Isaac.'

Photo Flash: FLIGHT OF THE MONARCH Makes World Premiere at Gloucester Stage Company
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2017

Gloucester Stage Company continues its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with the world premiere of Jim Frangione's Flight of the Monarch from September 8 through September 30 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at FLIGHT OF THE MONARCH, Premiering This Week at Gloucester Stage
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

Gloucester Stage Company continues its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with the world premiere of Jim Frangione's Flight of the Monarch from September 8 through September 30 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at FLIGHT OF THE MONARCH, Premiering This Week at Gloucester Stage
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017

Gloucester Stage Company continues its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with the world premiere of Jim Frangione's Flight of the Monarch from September 8 through September 30 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

Carey Perloff to Depart American Conservatory Theater After 25 Years at the Helm
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2017

After 25 years at the helm, Carey Perloff, artistic director at American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), announced today that she will be departing the Bay Area's premier nonprofit theater organization following the conclusion of the 2017-18 season.

Cinnabar Theater Presents Sharon McKnight in RED HOT MAMA
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2017

Red Hot Mama - The Sophie Tucker Songbook - is the story of the first lady of show business, the 'Last of the Red Hot Mamas', whose remarkable career spanned sixty years.  It contains the music and history of burlesque, vaudeville, Broadway and Las Vegas, in a critically acclaimed One-Woman Off-Broadway musical biography of the entertainment legend, written by and starring Tony Award Nominee Sharon McNight.   The LA Times reported, 'McNight gives the performance of a lifetime as 'The Last of the Red Hot Mamas'.

Tony Winner George S. Irving Dies at 94
by Robert Diamond - Dec 26, 2016

BroadwayWorld.com is sad to report the death of actor George S. Irving at 94 years old. 

Cinnabar Theater Presents Sharon McKnight in RED HOT MAMA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2016

Red Hot Mama - The Sophie Tucker Songbook - is the story of the first lady of show business, the 'Last of the Red Hot Mamas', whose remarkable career spanned sixty years.  It contains the music and history of burlesque, vaudeville, Broadway and Las Vegas, in a critically acclaimed One-Woman Off-Broadway musical biography of the entertainment legend, written by and starring Tony Award Nominee Sharon McNight.   The LA Times reported, 'McNight gives the performance of a lifetime as 'The Last of the Red Hot Mamas'.

Stars Come Together to Save Connecticut's White Barn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2016

The Hollywood and Broadway theater community have come together to save the late Lucille Lortel, Queen of Off-Broadway's White Barn Theater in Norwalk, Connecticut. A recent New York Times article has rallied the theatrical community to voice their concern and support for the historic theater.

Gloucester Stage Names New Artistic Director
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2015

Gloucester Stage is pleased to announce that Robert Walsh has been named Artistic Director of the 36-year old non-profit professional theatre, effective immediately. Walsh's appointment as Artistic Director continues a 20-year relationship with Gloucester Stage as both an actor and director as well as serving as Interim Artistic Director since December, 2014. During Gloucester Stage's 2015 season Walsh directed Enda Walsh's The New Electric Ballroom and currently appears in the New England premiere of Israel Horovitz's Gloucester Blue, which has extended it run through October 11.

Square One Theatre's 25th Anniversary Production of A WALK IN THE WOODS to Open Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2014

The Square One Theatre Company in Stratford, Connecticut, opens its 25th Anniversary Season with Lee Blessing's A Walk in the Woods, followed by Stratford Characters, Good People and The Winslow Boy.

Square One Theatre's 25th Anniversary Production of A WALK IN THE WOODS to Open 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2014

The Square One Theatre Company in Stratford, Connecticut, opens its 25th Anniversary Season with Lee Blessing's A Walk in the Woods, followed by Stratford Characters, Good People and The Winslow Boy.

Legendary Summer Stock Director Leslie B. Cutler Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013

Leslie B. Cutler, who directed of hundreds of productions over a 50 year period at the storied Kenley Players in Ohio and other stock venues and is widely believed to have directed more stars onstage than anyone else in show business, died of congestive heart failure at the St.Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan on Saturday, May 18th, 2013. He was 93.

North Coast Rep Presents San Diego Premiere of Steve Martin's Adaptation of THE UNDERPANTS, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a San Diego premiere of The Underpants, adapted by Steve Martin and written by Carl Sternheim. The show begins previews tonight, September 5th through 7th and continues September 8 through 30, 2012.