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PLANTING PRIDE: REVOLUTIONS ON THE RUNWAY to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History at Planting Fields
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

Planting Fields Foundation will present an outdoor Pride event featuring drag performances hosted by Thorgy Thor, a Baron von Steuben historical reenactment, and a panel with creators of Washington's Gay General.

Stage One Reveals Francesca Moody MBE, Eleanor Lloyd OBE and Tristan Baker as Mentors For 5 at 50 Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

With applications now open for the ‘5 at 50’ initiative in celebration of Stage One’s 50th anniversary, the first three mentors have been announced. Learn more here!

Stage One Launches 5 at 50 For Early-Career Producers
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

2026 marks Stage One’s 50th anniversary of supporting Theatre Producers, particularly those with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the industry. 

Diego Enrico, Sydney Quildon and More to Join THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

The Book of Mormon has revealed new Broadway principal cast members. The nine-time Tony Award-winning musical is playing at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. Learn more!

Investor Files Lawsuit & Demands Financial Transparency from CABARET Broadway Producers
by Joshua Wright - Sep 8, 2025

A lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court alleges that producers of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club mismanaged funds and withheld profits from investors.

Abbi Roberts Appointed As Operations Director For Stage One
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Stage One has appointed Abbi Roberts, previously Director of Development and Communications at Mercury Theatre, as its new Operations Director.

Stage One Announces 12 UK Producers Selected for 2025 Columbia Exchange Programme
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2025

Stage One has revealed the 12 UK producers selected for the 2025 Columbia Exchange Programme, an industry-leading initiative presented in partnership with Columbia University.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Sydney Even Better Than Before
by Jade Kops - Jul 26, 2025

Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone’s (book, music and lyrics) multi Tony and Laurence Olivier Award winning musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Sydney with the 2020 revisions which makes for an even better story

Stage One Reveals Emerging Producers For The Bridge The Gap Programme 2025/26
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

Stage One has announced the 13 brilliant rising producers who have been selected for the Bridge the Gap programme for 2025/26. Bridge the Gap is a bold Stage One initiative championing under-represented voices in commercial theatre producing.

Review: The Manatee Players Present EVITA by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
by Peter Nason - May 11, 2025

I thought everyone had heard of Evita, a show that I consider Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest work.  But in the lobby of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, just before the Saturday night performance of Evita began, a middle-aged couple walked up to me.

Casting Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON at Glasgow's King's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Casting has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon.  Broadway's smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, returning to Glasgow at the King's Theatre for a three-week run.

Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

Three Crows Presents THE DROWNING GIRLS In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2025

Prepare to RSVP for the weddings of the year as The Drowning Girls takes center stage, bringing true crime, ghostly brides, and a bathtub-bound mystery to life.

Interview: Chris Shyer of PARADE at Proctors
by Jared West - Jan 12, 2025

Here at Proctors in Schenectady, the Broadway tour of the acclaimed revival of Jason Robert Brown’s PARADE is kicking off its run after teching on-site. For those unfamiliar, PARADE tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man living in Georgia in the early 1900s who was accused of murder. I had the privilege of speaking with Chris Shyer, who portrays Governor John (Jack) Slaton in this production.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Triumphs with Bright Songs and Chaotic Energy
by Alyson Eng - Nov 17, 2024

It’s been roughly six years since one of the most outrageous Broadway musicals to exist graced the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Courtesy of Broadway Across Canada, THE BOOK OF MORMON returned to the Vancouver stage this week for a series of performances playing from November 12 to 17. A combination of both satire and song, audiences were taken on a wild musical theatre ride that elicited irrepressible laughter and feeling.

Andrew Burnap, Anthony Michael Lopez, and More Join OTHELLO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

The upcoming revival of Shakespeare's Othello has found its cast, joining previously announced Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Check out who will join the lineup here!

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Oct 9, 2024

There is no parental rating system for musicals, but after watching THE BOOK OF MORMON, some might believe there should be. It is not for the easily offended, but those who open that door are in for an unforgettable evening.

Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON UK and European Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 17, 2024

If you're ready to laugh, cringe, and convert, THE BOOK OF MORMON pokes good (un)clean fun right into the heart of organized religion. This musical is a religious experience, a testament to the power of laughter, the spirit of musical theater, and a whole lot of heart.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at the National Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - Mar 7, 2024

What did our critic think of REVIEW: THE BOOK OF MORMON AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at National Theatre? THE BOOK OF MORMON at the National Theatre is one of the most amazing performances of the season. This uproariously funny show is flippant and fantastic.