Theatergoers who have come to love and respect Abasiama Bassey a central character in the emotionally resonant nine-part Ufot Family Cycle by first-generation Nigerian American playwright Mfoniso Udofia, will not want to miss the deeply moving “In Old Age,” the eighth and penultimate play in the Cycle, this one produced by Front Porch Arts Collective and presented by ArtsEmerson at Boston’s Emerson Paramount Center through June 28.
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Oedipus El Rey and more.
Awards were presented in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions, and more at The 43rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony held at The Huntington Theatre in Boston.
Playwright Luis Alfaro aimed high when he decided to bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” from 429 BC into the 21st century with “Oedipus El Rey,” his contemporary retelling of the Greek tragedy set in a Los Angeles barrio.
The Huntington is extending Oedipus El Rey, a retelling of a powerful classic by MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Luis Alfaro and directed by Huntington Norma Jean Calderwood Artistic Director Loretta Greco.
The Huntington is currently presenting Oedipus el Rey by Luis Alfaro, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco. You can now get a first look at production photos!
The Huntington has revealed a slate of five Pride events spanning drag, comedy, trivia, and pre-Off-Broadway performances as part of its Huntington Hosts initiative.
The Huntington announced the cast and creative team for EUREKA DAY, Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning satire directed by Margot Bordelon, following acclaimed runs on Broadway and in London.
The Huntington will present Oedipus el Rey by Luis Alfaro in Boston, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco. The production features a cast representing a broad Latinx diaspora and will run at the Calderwood Pavilion’s Roberts Theatre. Check out photos of the cast.
The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.
The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.
The Huntington announced the cast and creative team for Luis Alfaro's OEDIPUS EL REY, running May 7–June 7, 2026 at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco.
The Huntington has announced that Artistic Director Loretta Greco has appointed Huntington Resident Producer Kevin Schlagle as The Huntington's new Producing Director, as of January 1, 2026.
BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater luminary Carey Perloff about her production of Chekhov's classic tragicomedy 'The Cherry Orchard' running at Marin Theatre January 29 to February 22.
The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.
What did our critic think of FUN HOME at The Huntington? A funeral home may seem an unlikely setting for a Broadway musical, but it turns out to be an ideal backdrop for the deeply moving “Fun Home.”
Jez Butterworth’s acclaimed West End and Broadway drama opens with a tried-and-true trope of a family reunion over a deathbed scenario or funeral, here, four sisters congregate as their domineering, show biz lies dying of cancer.
The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of Fun Home, with music by Jeanine Tesori. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets here!
