Quentin Earl Darrington News

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Ann and Rodman Marymor, Karesha McGee, and Caroline Nassif have announced A.C.T.’s annual season gala, Ignite the Night.

Today’s subject Ana Villafañe is currently living her theatre life at Arena Stage preparing to begin performances of the newly revised version of Damn Yankees. She will be playing the iconic role of Lola made famous by Gwen Verdon. The show will run from September 9th to November 9th in Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage space.

Quentin Earl Darrington, who stars as Joe Boyd in Arena Stage’s upcoming production of Damn Yankees, performed the National Anthem at Nationals Park on August 15, 2025, ahead of the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies game. Watch the video!

Arena Stage has revealed the cast for their revival of Damn Yankees, starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Dreams' 2025 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour “House of Love,” is launching this week in Nashville, TN. Learn more and see how to attend here!

Go behind the choreography of 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse. Watch a video of co-lyricist and co-choreography Daniel J. Watts break down the dancing in the new musical, alongside his co-choreographer, Jon Rua!

Watch a video of the creative team behind 3 Summer of Lincoln discuss the process behind adding music to Abraham Lincoln's story for the new musical, which has an original score of gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems, and Broadway.

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.

Watch a first look at 3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more. See the video now!

Go inside rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together. Summer, 1862.

A Gripping World-Premiere Musical Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had three pivotal conversations that shaped the course of history. This new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.

The magic of the holidays lit up New York City on December 12, 2024, as Christmas Time in the City returned for its second year to a sold-out audience at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Check out photos from the show.

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the initial cast for its upcoming world-premiere musical 3 Summers of Lincoln. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct the Broadway-aimed musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. Learn more about the Hunter and about the show!

Broadway Dreams has kicked off its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour “Broadway Dreams Goes POP” and is currently making Broadway dreams come true in Atlanta, GA through Friday, June 7, 2024.

Broadway Dreams is launching its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour, offering aspiring performers the chance to train with top industry professionals in various cities.

Photos have been released from this year’s Passing It On Gala which honored writer, director and producer Charles Randolph-Wright. Check out the photos here!

Founder Rosie O’Donnell, and Founding Artistic and Executive Director Lori Klinger have announced that Rosie’s Theater Kids will honor writer, director and producer Charles Randolph-Wright at this year’s Passing It On Gala, an evening of performances celebrating 21 years of mentorship.