Open Window News

Joan of Arc receives its world premiere at Open Window Theatre in Minnesota this May, written and directed by Jeremy Stanbary. Performances run May 1–31.

While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.

Open Window Theatre will present CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, adapted for the stage by Chris Hannan, from the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The production will be directed by Joe Hendren. Learn more!

Chanticleer Shakespeare Co. has announced the principal Equity cast for its upcoming production of Richard III, featuring five standout performers with credits spanning Broadway, Shakespeare festivals, and major screen roles.

Chanticleer Shakespeare Co. has announced the principal Equity cast for its upcoming production of Richard III, featuring five standout performers with credits spanning Broadway, Shakespeare festivals, and major screen roles.

From March 28 to April 13, Gaslight-Baker Theatre presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, sponsored by Doug and Shari Foster, as part of their 2025 season. Written by Joseph Ketterling, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is a dark comedy that centers on Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who discovers that his sweet elderly aunts, Abby and Martha, have been poisoning lonely, kinless men with arsenic-laced elderberry wine as part of their self-discerned and misguided “charity” work.

Season 11 at Open Window Theatre will conclude this spring with the return of Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary's landmark 3-person play, LOLEK, replacing the originally scheduled world premiere of his newest play, Joan of Arc.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Mallrat has unveiled her new artistic statement in Light hit my face like a straight right, her new record out now. Check it out here.

What did our critic think of A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre?

Open Window Theatre will present the return of the audience-favorite adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted with Music by Emily C.A. Snyder, and directed by Joshua Zapata-Palmer this December.

More than four centuries after it was written, Shakespeare’s Macbeth remains just as relevant today as ever before. Embroiled in yet another ruthless election cycle here in America, we are reminded that even our own nation in the 21st century is not immune from violent attempts to overthrow or influence the political balance of power.

Incorporating many elements of traditional puppet shows, Alex and Olmsted's newest piece, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MON AMI, is a miniature adventure in Paree, er, Paris. It tiny, enchanting and exquisite, like a chocolate truffle in a gleaming box. Much of this script is adult-targeted, but it IS suitable for children, even young ones.

Discover contemporary Central and Eastern European theater at the Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel. Learn more about the programming!

The Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel, announces its 2024 programming.

Issues of love, grief, and community are explored in INTERIOR DESIGN, a 65-minute performance that's being called a 'complete interweaving of dance and theatre' playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City April 20-21.

The Lilies of the Field comes to Open Window Theatre this spring. The production is adapted for the stage by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by William E. Barrett, and is directed by Kari Steinbach.

Avoid like the plague if over the age of nine.

After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz will continue its 44th consecutive season on Friday evening, February 23 performing a free admission concert performing four works new to New York by composers from Argentina and the US.

As Purlie Victorious enters its final weekend on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is very excited to share an exclusive essay written by Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee's daughter, Hasna Muhammad, who played a key role in getting this landmark play back on Broadway.