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Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.

Ariana Reines’ TELEPHONE To Be Presented At Reed College
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble (PETE) will present TELEPHONE, a contemporary play by Ariana Reines, at Reed College. The production marks PETE's return to staging an already-written play.

Playwrights & Titles Revealed For The 2026 PlayLab Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Florida Repertory Theatre announced five plays selected for its 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works, running April 30–May 3 in Fort Myers. Works by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford are featured.

ADHD Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The Drama Factory will present 'ADHD,' a comedic exploration of life with ADHD starring Aaron McIlroy, from February 20-21, 2026. Directed by Patrick Kenny, this one-man show delves into the chaotic world of schoolboy Angus and his encounters.

Third SOMA backStage Reading Series Kicks Off At SOPAC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026

SOPAC and SOMA Stage will present the third SOMA backStage Reading Series featuring new works by Jenny Stafford and Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed. The series highlights staged readings with Broadway performers and includes post-show talkbacks.

Review: Michael Colby's HOLIDAY REGARDS at Urban Stages Is a Lovely Treat
by Rob Lester - Dec 8, 2024

HOLIDAY REGARDS at Urban Stages, a collection of Michael Colby's songs sung by a fine company repeats 12/8 & 12/16. Part of a mega-series of shows with over 100 performers total (cabaret, theatre, jazz, more) at Urban Stages in Manhattan.

Concerts@Kent Town to Return in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

The return of Concerts@Kent Town will bring a new era of Sunday afternoon concerts at the beloved, historic Wesley Uniting Church in Kent Town.

BWW Q&A: Wayne R. Scott of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES at LifeHouse Theater
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2024

We chat with director Wayne R. Scott about Anne of Green Gables at LifeHouse Theater. He is a writer, composer, producer and director who has authored 30 original musicals and numerous other widely produced works.  He has also produced and directed nine musicals at the internationally known Redlands Bowl, including Annie, The Sound of Music, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and most recently, Disney’s Mary Poppins for the Redlands Community Music Association.

Review: Broadway Kids Take the Stage at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - May 10, 2024

Wondering what the kids are up to? The Broadway Kids are singing at a nightclub and training for their professional careers. BKA (Broadway Kids Auditions) hosted a talent showcase of young aspiring performers. The young folks raising their voices in song seemed at home on a stage, delivering their material with gusto and grace

THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE Will Close Out RLTP's 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Road Less Traveled Productions will close its 20th anniversary season with 2014 Pulitzer Prize finalist The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence by Madeleine George. 

THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE Comes to The Inspired Acting Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

The Inspired Acting Company has announced their production of the “The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence” by Madeleine George.

AUTOCORRECT THINKS I'M DEAD Comes to Seattle Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

This Fall, a double rarity – horror comedy packed into a Deaf-centric script – will perform as a fully-captioned, accessible piece for all Seattle audiences. Sound Theatre is thrilled to present the world premiere of AUTOCORRECT THINKS I’M DEAD by Deaf playwright Aimee Chou. Howie Seago will direct.

Melody Johnson Returns To Collingwood To Tell Another Great Story
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2023

Theatre Collingwood is known for bringing some of Canada's best live performances to our regional stages.

Oakland County's Newest Professional Theatre Company Opens its Doors in Walled Lake in April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

The arts scene in Oakland County is about to get a major boost with the grand opening of a new nonprofit, professional theatre in Walled Lake, Michigan. The Inspired Acting Company promises to bring high-quality live performances to the community as it prepares to open its doors to the public.

Road Less Traveled Productions Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a series of plays and events during the 2023-2024 season.  The company's 20th season will feature the following plays with the announcement of further events in the near future.  

Sound Theatre to Present COST OF LIVING and More for 'Sweet 16' Season Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022

During Sound Theatre Company's 2023 season, an unprecedented number of new works will hit the stages: two world premieres, the Seattle premiere of a Pulitzer-winning play currently on Broadway, and a playwright-in-residence' latest work in development.

World Premiere Of GRAND GHOSTS Recounts Grand Theatre's Mysterious, Vaudeville Origins
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2022

From October 18th through November 5th, London's Grand Theatre takes a step back in time to uncover a century-old mystery in the world premiere of Grand Ghosts. 

PEN America Announces 2022 Literary Awards Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022

PEN America today announced the 2022 PEN America Literary Awards finalists—a list of 54 authors and 11 translators recognized for exceptional works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography, essay, science writing, translation, and more published in 2021.

The New Media Film Festival to Add NFT to Programming Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2021

The New Media Film Festival is the first event of its kind in the world to accept non-fungible tokens in competition. During its 12th annual event on June 2-3, 2021, the winner will be announced and then purchased live during the awards ceremony.

Concerts@Kent Town Announces Second Event
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2020

The second of the two Concerts @ Kent Town this year takes place at 2pm Wednesday 18 November in the neo gothic Wesley Church, Kent Town, cnr Fullarton Road and Grenfell St., Kent Town. Tickets at door $10.