Previews: 1776 at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jun 19, 2026
Eight O’Clock Theatre reimagines 1776 for the 250th Anniversary with a sharp, contemporary staging that brings the Continental Congress into the world of today. Director James Grenelle leads a powerhouse ensemble through a production that highlights how urgently the debates of 1776 still echo in 2026.
Review: SALLY & TOM at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - Jun 8, 2026
The historical and still-ongoing revelations about the children that Thomas Jefferson had with his slave woman Sally Hemmings has justifiably created a reevaluation of Thomas Jeferson’s image and reputation---as one can discover in Suzan-Lori Parks’ probing play Sally & Tom currently playing at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre.
35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards Announces Winners
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 24, 2026
An enthusiastic sold-out crowd filled the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO celebrated Allegheny County’s finest high school musical theater performers at the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.
Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 22, 2026
Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was later named the nation's first Treasury Secretary.
1776: IN CONCERT to be Presented for Free at The Brickyard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, and Downtown Mansfield Inc. will present a free one-night-only performance of 1776: In Concert featuring Broadway and Hollywood performers, at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield.
1776 To Be Presented At Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will present 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, at the Arthur Miller Theatre, featuring a cast of 26 actors in gender-inclusive roles.
Zach Theatre Announces 2026/2027 Season
by Sabrina Wallace - May 7, 2026
On Tuesday night, Topfer Theatre was packed for Zach Theater’s 2026-2027 season announcement, and honestly, seeing that many people come out on a school night to celebrate regional theatre felt wonderful. The energy in the room was electric. Austin showed up for the arts.
Gene Kelly Awards Announces High School Musical Theater Nominees
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 6, 2026
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Nominees have been recognized in categories including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Actor & Actress, etc.