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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl

Paul Whitaker, SUMO

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Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Apr 24, 2026

Yet another adaptation of a literary classic has arrived on the Guthrie stage, this time in the form of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. A story known to so many whether it be from actually reading the original novel, seeing one of the many film and television adaptations, or even the highly successful Broadway musical adaptation starring the incomparable Sutton Foster. No matter where you have seen it, you most likely haven’t seen it in this form.
Video: First Look at NEXT TO NORMAL at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Joshua Wright - Apr 20, 2026

Denver Center for the Performing Arts has released first look footage of NEXT TO NORMAL, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Wolf Theatre.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The DCPA Theatre Company
by Tessa Nelson - Apr 15, 2026

Brilliant musicianship, soulful performances, and expert craft make Next to Normal at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts deeply identifiable. Unfortunately, the pathos it creates through these immense talents may cast more doubt on mental health care than broker clarity surrounding mental illness.
Aléna Watters, Ethan Peterson and More to Star in NEXT TO NORMAL at Denver Center Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

The Denver Center Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey.
Video: Watch Highlights from GO, DOG. GO! at Children’s Theatre Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is now presenting Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! will run through February 22, 2026, on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Watch video highlights here!
Photos: Children’s Theatre Company Presents GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Production photos have been released for Children’s Theatre Company’s upcoming production of GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book Go, Dog, Go!.
Photos: GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! in Rehearsal at Children’s Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for Children’s Theatre Company;s Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Check out rehearsal photos here!
Photos: GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! Cast at Children’s Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026

Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Check out photos of the cast here!
Cast and Creative Team Set For GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! at Children's Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go!
Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE at MN Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - Nov 11, 2025

Love, distrust, and mayhem are in the air for a short time while Minnesota Opera’s ravishing production of Mozart’s comedic piece, Così Fan Tutte, delights audiences.
BWW Q&A: Carla Woods Talks COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Nov 4, 2025

Come from Away tells the inspiring true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. As fear and uncertainty gripped the world, the people of Gander responded with open arms.
Photos: Meet the Cast of COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of COME FROM AWAY, launching the 2025–26 season with performances November 12–December 28, 2025.
Cast Set for COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete casting for COME FROM AWAY, set to be presented beginning in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Nikiya Mathis, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, & More Earn 2025 Hewes Design Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.
COME FROM AWAY Added to Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2025-26 Season
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

The reimagined version of the Broadway musical Movin’ Out will shift to a future season. The upcoming season will now open with the Tony Award-winning musical Come from Away (November 12 – December 28, 2025).  
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
Theater Latté Da Reveals Cast of Stephen Sondheim's PASSION
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025

Casting is complete and rehearsals are now underway for Theater Latté Da's production of PASSION, the Tony Award-winning dark romance with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, based on the film Passione d'Amore directed by Ettore Scola.
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!
Theater Latte Da To Present Sondheim And Lapine's Tony Award-Winning PASSION
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Theater Latté Da has announced that single tickets are now on sale for PASSION, the rarely produced, Tony Award-winning Best Musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, based on the film Passione d'Amore directed by Ettore Scola.
KING LEAR to be Presented at the Resident Ensemble Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

The timeless tragedy, King Lear, is set to take center stage at the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) this April. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to attend!

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