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Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre
by Emily Werner - Jun 5, 2026

What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?

Review: Bet On A Great Time at GUYS AND DOLLS at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - May 27, 2026

Festival Theatre audiences last saw GUYS AND DOLLS in 2017. Like this current production, that production was also Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore. Audience members who had the opportunity to see the previous production will undoubtedly notice delightful similarities between the two. There are some familiar costumes and set pieces, the (magnificent) opening 'Runyonland' number feels almost identical, and there are a few familiar faces on stage from back in 2017 as well. It’s clear Feore was unafraid to lean into the familiar in an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ sort of way, but this current production still feels like a fresh new take on the classic show. It’s always so wonderful to see Feore reinvent a show for the Festival Theatre stage. This time, we get to see her tackle a show she has done before through new eyes, with a (mostly) new cast of leads. The result is a boisterously fun night at the theatre.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Returns to Stratford Festival Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

The Stratford Festival will present SOMETHING ROTTEN! for a return engagement, directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, with a cast led by Mark Uhre, Starr Domingue, Henry Firmston, and Jeff Lillico as Shakespeare.

GUYS AND DOLLS to Open at Stratford Festival This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

The Stratford Festival is presenting Guys and Dolls this spring. Directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, this production will run from May to November 2026.

Cast and Creative Team For ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Jackalope Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY, written and directed by Terry Guest, at Broadway Armory Park in Chicago.

THE SECRET GARDEN to Open March 13 at City Theater
by Gillian Blum - Feb 21, 2026

City Theater's Spring production is the magical Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden, running March 13 through 29, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Empire City Men's Chorus to Address Gun Violence and Police Brutality in NYC Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Empire City Men's Chorus will present two poignant choral works on March 13 and 14, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, addressing gun violence and police brutality through music.

Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.

Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan and More to Perform at Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan and more are a part of the Broadway series at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts during the venue's 50th anniversary season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Patrick Page, Peppermint and More to Star in Stan Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Trailer at Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

The Avon Theatre has transformed into the glamourous French Riviera as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels hits the stage tomorrow offering huge laughs and high energy. See the trailer here!

Mimi O'Donnell And David Cote Join BREAKING THE AUDIO FICTION FORM
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

On Wednesday May 21st, 2025 at 6:00PM, NYC's Salmagundi Club (47 5th Avenue) will host a conversation with theatre critic David Cote and former Head of Scripted Fiction at Spotify, Mimi O'Donnell.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Begins Performances At The Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Prepare for the Avon Theatre to be transformed into the glamourous French Riviera as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels hits the stage tomorrow offering huge laughs and high energy. Learn more!

ANNIE to Kick Off Stratford’s 2025 Season in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

The sun will come out tomorrow when the Stratford Festival begins its 2025 season with Annie, directed and choreographed by Donna Feore. Learn more about the show here!

Visual Arts Center Unveils HEARTLAND HORIZONS Exhibition Featuring 30 Local And Regional Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

The Washington Pavilion's Visual Arts Center will present “Heartland Horizons,” a new exhibition now open in the Bates Trimble Gallery.

Cast and Creative Teams Set for Stratford Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. The preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season has been revealed! Learn more about the 2025 company, stars and shows and see how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Shanara Gabrielle on THE CRADLE WILL ROCK at IN Series
by Joshua Wright - Oct 2, 2024

We talk to Shanara Gabrielle about THE CRADLE WILL ROCK at IN Series. Shanara Gabrielle is a purpose driven multi-hyphenate with a focus on exceptional theatrical experiences for all audiences. As an artist, leader, and cultural producer, Shanara is inspired to shape the future of arts institutions and artistic practice as essential to civic life. Driven by stories of justice and tales of imagination, she is interested in fostering new work and reimagining classics with artists of courage and depth.

Rivertown Theaters To Present The Broadway Hit HAIRSPRAY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2024

Rivertown Theaters announced their season opener, HAIRSPRAY, directed by Kelly Fouchi, running from September 13 to 29, 2024. Follow Tracy Turnblad's journey in this Tony Award-winning musical set in 1960s Baltimore.

IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE Comes to Teatro Paraguas
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE, A play by Jacalyn Kane, is coming to Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe. Performances run October 3-20, 2024.

Video: Steve Ross Sings 'I Am What I Am' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Stratford Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Watch Steve Ross sing 'I Am What I Am' from La Cage Aux Folles, now running at the Stratford Festival, in the video here.