Washington Irving News

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Extends Tour into 2022

by Stephi Wild — December 16, 2021

Following a hugely successful UK tour in 2021, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow have announced more dates so that this thrilling adaptation can be performed on more stages across the UK.

Orlando REP Presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

by A.A. Cristi — September 27, 2021

Orlando Repertory Theatre opens the season with a chilling retelling of Washington Irving's classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, adapted for the stage by Derek G.

Original Musical SLEEPY HOLLOW to Open at The Players Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 14, 2021

Learn about Sleepy Hollow, an original musical by Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell, which opens on September 24th at The Players Theatre in New York City's Greenwich Village, reveals a haunting deeper than the woods of the hollow.

Full Cast Announced For New Touring Adaptation Of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

by Stephi Wild — August 23, 2021

Taking on the role of Ichabod Crane is Sam Jackson (Skins, E4; Beautiful Thing, National Tour) alongside Rose Quentin (York Witches Society, MSR Media), Lewis Cope (Vera, ITV; Witness for the Prosecution, London County Hall) and Tommy Sim'aan (As You Like It, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; Doctors, BBC).

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns, Now In Two Locations

by A.A. Cristi — August 17, 2021

Fall in New York is better than ever, with two locations of The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and special Legend of Sleepy Hollow-themed experiences ready to launch in the Hudson Valley.

Orlando REP Announces 2021-2022 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2021

A favorite Orlando REP actor, Stephen Pugh, takes on multiple characters as he vividly takes us back to the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, where stories of wonder and spookiness surround the legend of a headless horseman and schoolmaster Ichabod Crane.

CRISTINA FONTANELLI'S CHRISTMAS IN ITALY Available to Stream Online

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 22, 2020

Over the past 17 years, tens of thousands of fans have experienced Cristina Fontanelli’s Christmas in Italy, a musical journey through popular Italian songs, arias, Christmas classics and dance, in New York City.

Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Washington Irving's OLD CHRISTMAS

by A.A. Cristi — December 14, 2020

Tacoma Little Theatre presents Washington Irving's Old Christmas, adapted by Judith Cullen.

HANUKKAH LIGHTS IN THE BIG SKY Live Virtual Reading Announced at Tacoma Little Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — December 10, 2020

Tacoma Little Theatre presents Hanukkah Lights in the Big Sky, by Buffy Sedlachek, and directed by Melanie Gladstone.

THE WIDOW'S VEIL Announced At Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — December 1, 2020

The groundbreaking reading series continues as Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents its next free 'screened' readings, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow: THE WIDOW'S VEIL, Alice Rostetter, streaming at 8 PM Eastern at: www.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents CHRISTMAS TALES IN THE BACKYARD

by Stephi Wild — December 1, 2020

On Thursday, December 10 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, East Lynne Theater Company presents 'Christmas Tales in the Backyard,' the company's 21st Thursday-outdoor-storytelling-event since mid-June.

Tacoma Little Theatre Presents A MINIDOKA CHRISTMAS

by A.A. Cristi — November 25, 2020

Tacoma Little Theatre presents A Minidoka Christmas, edited and directed by Aya Hashiguchi Clark, from interviews by Densho.

Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates The 200th Anniversary The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow” With Two New Short Films

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2020

Historic Hudson Valley has reimagined Washington Irving's “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” with two new interpretations debuting this fall, The Misadventures of Ichabod Crane and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Shadow Puppet Film.

History At Play, LLC Presents Livestream Event JOHN MUIR: FATHER OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 19, 2020

In John Muir: Father of Our National Parks, HAP, LLC presents Living Historian J.

8 Spooky Shows to Bring to the (Zoom) Screen for Halloween!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 27, 2020

Halloween might look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean that the spirit (pun intended) of the holiday needs to be dimmed! We're rounding up ten plays and musicals that can be brought to the screen for your Halloween Zoom performances!