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Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN, Shakespeare's Globe
by Gary Naylor - May 17, 2026

Putting a radical translation of the classic play into so iconic a venue doesn't quite work for all its chutzpah in conception and execution

Interview: Director Celia Mandela Rivera of NOËL COWARD’S FALLEN ANGELS
by Shari Barrett - May 4, 2026

Director Celia Mandela Rivera shares her background in theatre, what drew her to directing this play, her vision for the characters and staging it in Little Fish's intimate new space and why she thinks its exploration of love, fidelity, and friendship remains as fresh and provocative today as when it first premiered.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Film Adaptation Eyes Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026

Actors Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. are in talks to join the cast of the forthcoming film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. The new adaptation will be led by Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer. 

Intiman Theatre to Stage New Chekhov Adaptations This Spring in THE FAINTING SPELLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Intiman Theatre and The Seagull Project have revealed the cast and creative team for The Fainting Spells, a fast and funny contemporary spin on Anton Chekhov's short comedies.

Ada Campe Revives Edwardian Classic BEHIND THE NIGHTLIGHT in New Show
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Award-winning cabaret performer Ada Campe stages a new show based on the 1912 book BEHIND THE NIGHTLIGHT, blending history, music, and Edwardian storytelling.

World Premiere of SUMMIT by Ontroerend Goed & NTGent Set for 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Following the success of its predecessor 'Thanks for Being Here', the Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed is once again joining forces with city theatre NTGent for 'SUMMIT', which has it world premiere on  February, 12.

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

Review: NOVEMBER 4 at Voices Festival Productions
by Mary Lincer - Nov 19, 2025

The world première of November 4 has opened just after the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on November 4, 1995. It is a mitzvah that there are now no longer Israeli hostages and a shande that, as the script of November 4 pointedly notes, Israel now has a Prime Minister who thinks he's the Messiah.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/13/2025; Jobs In Education, Finance, and More
by - Nov 13, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/13/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/30/2025; Jobs In Finance, HR, and More
by - Oct 30, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/30/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Stage Guild Continues 40th Season With ACCUSED!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

Accused! – the third play in Patricia Milton's The Victorian Ladies Detective trilogy (which also included The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective and Escape from the Asylum) - will continue The Washington Stage Guild's 40th Season of Determination.

Review: THE FLOWERS OF SREBRENICA, Jacksons Lane
by Gary Naylor - Oct 16, 2025

A shameful event in Eurpean history is recalled and set within its tragic context

Review: LACRIMA, Barbican Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Sep 26, 2025

Caroline Guiela Nguyen and her cast and creatives have made something very special indeed

Jeffrey Wright And Octavia Spencer To Lead Tony Kushner DEATH OF A SALESMAN Film Adaptation
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025

Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer will headline a new film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, directed and co-adapted by Chinonye Chukwu (Clemency, Till) alongside Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner (Angels in America).

Jeremy O. Harris's SLAVE PLAY to Make Canadian Premiere Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

This September, the 25.26 Canadian Stage Berkeley season will kick off with the Canadian Premiere of one of Jeremy O. Harris’ SLAVE PLAY. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

Cassie Beck to Lead WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Theatre Aspen
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025

Cassie Beck is reprising her performance from the National Tour production. Alongside Beck, the complete cast includes MJ Sieber as ‘Legionnaire’ and local 12th grader Natalie Stephens as ‘Debater.’

The History of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 7, 2025

A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Begins This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Connecticut Repertory Theatre rounds out its 2024-2025 season with William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The play previews April 24 and runs April 25 – May 4 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the UConn Storrs campus. 

Troupe Will Bring Centenary Reimagining of THE RAT TRAP Noël Coward's at The Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Following its critically acclaimed production of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2, Troupe returns to Park Theatre in 2026 with Bill Rosenfield's reimagining of Noël Coward's The Rat Trap.