Bekah Brunstetter News

Following the announcement of Morissette as Middle Allie in its upcoming international premiere of The Notebook: The Musical, Benedix Ramos as Young Noah and Sheena Belarmino as Young Allie have been added to the cast.

Firehouse Theater Company will present THE CAKE by Bekah Brunstetter, directed by Troy Lakey, at the John Hand Theater in Denver. The cast includes Kelly Uhlenhopp, Nicole Kaiser, Jessica Eckenrod, and Jeff Jesmer.

Theatre Group Asia announced Morissette as Middle Allie in THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Manila, marking the production's international premiere.

Olney Theatre Center announced an open call for new team-developed work proposals for its 2026-27 Vanguard Arts Fund, offering workshop time, stipends, and housing to support artists at any stage of development.

THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL will run May 5–10, 2026 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, featuring Miami native Ken Wulf Clark as Middle Noah in the national tour.

A seven-show 2026-2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season will take place in Rochester, including four local premieres including Boop! The Musical, Hell's Kitchen, and more.

Peacock has released first-look photos for The Five Star Weekend, a new drama series starring Jennifer Garner. Based on Elin Hilderbrand's book of the same name, the series will premiere on the streamer on July 16. Check out the photos now.

Bergen County Players (BCP) are now presenting The Cake, which opened to resounding applause at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. Check out photos from the show here!

Theater Breaking Through Barriers will present Transcendency Rising: Short Plays About Defying Limitation, a new evening of original short works by some of the most celebrated voices in American theatre.

Proctors Collaborative revealed its 2026-27 season during the festive annual Season Announcement Bash, launching a landmark year as the organization celebrates the 100th anniversary season of Proctors.

During a live sneak peek event, Walton Arts Center announced the 2026-27 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series, featuring six shows. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Bergen County Players will host a talkback with Dan Daily, star of THE CAKE, after the March 20 performance at The Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.

Sinners, The Studio, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, and more were honored at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Take a look at the full list of nominees and wins here.

The play, written by Bekah Brunstetter is a touching dramedy that explores how faith collides with love when a devout Christian baker refuses to create a wedding cake for the daughter of a deceased best friend because it will be a lesbian marriage. 

Bergen County Players (BCP) is turning up the heat for the opening of Bekah Brunstetter's hit dramedy, The Cake, with a special community-focused promotion. Learn more here!

Broadway San Jose has announced its 2026/27 season, showcasing a lineup of acclaimed musicals, including Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Learn more here!

The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.

What did our critic think of THE CAKE at Theatre In The Round?

Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson on KRON4 in San Francisco.

The American Theatre Guild has announced 2026–27 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall, including Hamilton, The Outsiders, and more. Learn more about the season here!