Signature Theatre News

On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Some of Nathan's fondest friends and colleagues turned out for the event, including former co-stars Faith Prince and Krysta Rodriguez, along with Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and more! See photos from inside the event here!

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of The Last Five Years. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The versatile and mega-talented performer Nathan Lane was awarded the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award on Monday, April 29th and the unique sardonic humor and sophisticated sensibility was evident throughout the performances of those who paid tribute to his remarkable career. Lane’s authenticity and natural charisma bounced off the walls of the Anthem building ---where the Gala was held.

GALA Hispanic Theatre will host its annual Noche de Estrellas benefit event honoring two extraordinary leaders at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Signature Theatre has named Julián Mesri as the Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Resident.

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!

Discover the captivating new play DAS ERSATZ by Cosimo Pori and Travis Amiel, presented by The Brick Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Get ready for THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE, a powerful new play presented by NewYorkRep. Explore themes of trauma, connection, and the complexities of hook ups from

Today’s subject Nora Palka is currently living her theatre life at Signature Theatre playing Jeanie in their current production of Hair. The production runs through July seventh in the MAX. Hair is a homecoming for Nora to be sure. She grew up in the DC area and as you will read, credits Signature with her wanting to become a professional performer.

Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts have announced the headliners for the fourth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park.

Join the Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group for Story/Teller Arts: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh.

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in May.

Smithsonian Associates will present a celebration of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Learn more about the event!

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, this award recognizes a woman, trans, or non-binary director who has developed a clear and distinctive artistic voice and demonstrated unique vision in their theatrical work.

Signature Theatre’s revival of the groovy Vietnam-era musical HAIR is wildly energetic, colorful, and full of spirit. The cast’s gorgeous voices and exuberance uplift songs that we know as the soundtrack of the times, from the opening “Aquarius” to the final “Let the Sunshine In.”

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Experience the world premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson’s PUSH PARTY, presented by The Hearth. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will conclude its 2023-24 main stage season of “nature vs. nurture” with the Houston premiere of Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Ron Jones, this riveting play explores family secrets, racial tensions, and cultural identity.