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Musical Theatre Factory to Honor John-Michael Lyles & More 10th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Celebrate the 10th anniversary of MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY at The Factory Function. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Paige Evans to Step Down as Signature Theatre Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024


Signature Theatre Artistic Director Paige Evans will step down in June, having led the company since 2016. Learn more about the transition.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Steven Pasquale's Sophomore Album SOME OTHER TIME Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


Center Stage Records has released 'Steven Pasquale: Some Other Time.'

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release an original cast recording for 'THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA' from LINCOLN CENTER THEATER.

Cast and Creative Team Set for Yasmina Reza's ART at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Guthrie Theater will present award-winning comedy 'ART'. Find out more about this hilarious play and its upcoming performances.

Interact Theatre Company to Present Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play Series at the Los Angeles Public Library
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


Get ready to immerse yourself in a series of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays presented by INTERACT THEATRE COMPANY in collaboration with the Los Angeles Public Library. From January to May 2024, don't miss the chance to experience these captivating performances for free at the Studio City Branch Library.

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.

André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2023


Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992.  His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC Comes to Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023


Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 60th Anniversary 2023-24 season with the timeless passionate tour-de-force, Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, freely adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Associate Artistic Director Nelson T. Eusebio III. Performances run September 5 through 24, 2023, at Spencer Theatre.   

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Reveals Cast For CYRANO DE BERGERAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023


Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicks off its 60th Anniversary Season with the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac. Get all the details on the cast and performance dates here.

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Indhu Rubasingham Steps Down As Artistic Director Of Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023


Kiln Theatre has announced that Indhu Rubasingham will step down as Artistic Director of the company, leaving early 2024, having led the company for over a decade.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

CAMELOT to Release 2023 Broadway Cast Recording; New Block of Tickets on Sale Through Early September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2023


Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT at Lincoln Center Theater will extend its run, with a new block of tickets now on sale through Sunday, September 3 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Plus, CAMELOT will release a 2023 Broadway cast recording!

More Than 100 Writers from 27 Countries to be Featured in PEN America's 18th Annual World Voices Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023


On May 10-13, PEN America will present the 18th annual World Voices Festival, its largest gathering to date of literary stars, visionaries, and great thinkers from around the globe.

Suzan-Lori Parks' PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR to Return to The Public Theater in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023


The Public Theater has announced complete casting for the remount of the theatrical concert PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Jeremy O. Harris Selects 2023 Yale Drama Prize Winner, BATTHOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023


The 2023 Yale Drama Series Prize, one of the theater world's most prestigious playwriting awards, now in its sixteenth year, will be presented to Jesús I. Valles for their new American play, Batthouse, a new work that was selected from more than 1,500 entries.

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