Popular Productions News

As one of the only theatre companies in the country producing exclusively new works for children, Pollyanna has commissioned more than 75 plays over the last 20 years. The company’s plays are both entertaining and educational, designed to inspire young audiences with engaging characters and memorable stories.

Aria Entertainment today announces initial casting for the musical adaptation of Kahlil Gibran's Broken Wings by Nadim Naaman – who will also play Kahlil Gibran - and Dana Al Fardan. 

From Beautiful to Hamilton, stopping off at Motown, Broadway and the West End along the way, join Hamilton star Sharon Rose and Associate Musical Director of Hamilton Chris Hatt, for an evening of musical entertainment

Stages Theatre Company (STC) announces the return of live in-door theatre as it presents ELF THE MUSICAL, JR. Buddy the Elf is back at Stages this holiday season in his quest to find his true identity. This heart-felt and hilarious musical, based on the beloved holiday film from New Line Cinema, is filled with memorable music and lots of laughs for the whole family to enjoy.

Mamma Mia! returns to Old Town Temecula! Perhaps the grooviest, feel-good Broadway show ever written and one of Temecula Valley Players most popular productions in their 39-year history.

Located in the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo, Farmers Alley Theatre is bursting at the seams to  open their doors and welcome live audiences into their space for the first time since March of 2020. 

The original cast of The Carnegie’s production of AMERICAN IDIOT will reunite for one night only on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Originally brought to life to kick off The Carnegie’s 2019-20 theatre season, proceeds from the AMERICAN IDIOT reunion will benefit local performers and crew members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How a director envisions a production makes all the difference in its prestation to an audience, starting with casting and continuing through rehearsals and all technical aspects of the show. I spoke with Branda Lock on bringing her vivid imagination and directing skills to George Bernard Show’s PYGMALION, filled with unique Lock-inspired changes to the casting which promise to shed new light on this classic tale of class struggles in Shaw’s time.

Crystal Kellogg (Broadway's Finding Neverland), Nathaniel Hackmann (Broadway's Les  Misérables) and Terra C. MacLeod (Broadway's Chicago and The Lizzy Maguire Movie) head Tuacahn Amphitheatre's 2021 season. For the 25th anniversary season, Tuacahn is  producing their biggest season ever with popular productions Disney's Beauty and the  Beast and Annie.

Little Angel Theatre will take part in YouTube UK’s 12 Days of Culture programme, and will be broadcasting two of their most successful theatre productions for free on their YouTube channel over the festive period. 

The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia has announced that their digital capture of the 2016 production A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD has announced additional dates. The popular children's theatre show will return online from December 17 through December 31, 2020.

National Theatre in London has launched its own official streaming service, National Theatre at Home.

One of the most popular productions ever in Sierra Madre Playhouse's long history has been The Marvelous Wonderettes, which was a box-office smash for us three years ago. Now, we're having a virtual cast reunion, and you're invited. Catch up with members of our talented cast and ask them questions about the creation of this beloved hit production.

New tickets will be released and new shows for 2021 announced as Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) theatres return to 100 percent audience capacity. Last week the Queensland Government announced easing restrictions for live performance and theatre venues.  

As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, join Olivier award nominee Jason Pennycooke and Associate Musical Director of Hamilton, Chris Hatt, for the best of the West End and Broadway, with a jazz flavour that'll get your Sunday toes tapping at Crazy Coqs.

Take part in a rare opportunity to hear one of the West End's most prestigious leading actors in an intimate setting at The Pheasantry. Singer, actor and musician Jon Robyns is one of the UK's Leading Musical Theatre actors. His long list of Theatre credits includes LES MISERABLES ( playing the part of Jean Valjean) Hamilton, Avenue Q, RENT, Miss Saigon and many more.

After serving as artistic director for four-and-a-half years, Kimberly Faith Hickman has announced she is leaving her role at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) at the end of 2020. Hickman plans to return to OCP in spring of 2021 as a guest director for the highly anticipated production of Willy Wonka and to teach for OCPa??s Henry Fonda Theatre Academy.

From Beautiful to Hamilton, stopping off at Motown, Broadway and the West End along the way, join  the Associate  Musical Director of Hamilton Chris Hatt and Hamilton star Sharon Rose for an evening of musical entertainment at Crazy Coqs, as they celebrate the chance to get out of the house 

Jasmin Vardimon Company will host a free digital streaming of their critically acclaimed production 'Park' from Friday 11th Sept at 10am - Saturday 12th Sept at 10pm on their Vimeo channel.

The one musical that had the biggest impact on me personally, and the one I talk about the most, is Rent.