Benjamin Simpson

Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre

The national tour of Parade, starring Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer, will play The 5th Avenue Theatre from April 16th through May 4, 2025. Watch a trailer for the tour in the video here!

PARADE Comes to the Fisher Theater Next Year

Broadway In Detroit has announced that Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will make its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theatre February 25 – March 9, 2025.

Cast Set for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Monmouth Community Players

The Monmouth Community Players has revealed the cast of their summer musical, Beauty and the Beast. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Exclusive Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!

PARADE National Tour Will Play Emerson Colonial Theatre in 2025

The touring production of the acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will play Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre from March 11-23, 2025.

Desi Oakley to Lead WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the cast of their first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Revival Production of PARADE Will Embark on Tour in 2025

The acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade is hitting the road in 2025! The musical will launch its tour in January 2025 at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, followed by its official tour premiere at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

PARADE Will Perform At White House Event In Celebration Jewish American Heritage Month

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome Parade composer Jason Robert Brown and stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to a White House event celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn more about how to tune in here!

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards

The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

PARADE Announces General Rush, Standing Room, & Digital Lottery Policies

Seaview and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions have announced general rush, standing room, and digital lottery policies as previews begin Tuesday at 8 PM at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street) for the eagerly anticipated new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond.

Howard McGillin, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Join PARADE; Full Casting Announced!

Complete casting has been announced as rehearsals begin today for the new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award® winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Learn more about who will be starring in the revival here!

Michael R. Jackson, Kenny Leon, Camille A. Brown and More Take Home 2020 Obie Awards!

Tonight, in celebration of Off- and Off-Off Broadway theater, the American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice honored the recipients of the 65th Annual Obie Awards.

Winners Announced For 2019 WATCH Awards

The 2019 WATCH Award winners were announced on April 4th, 2020. The ceremony was canceled due to the current health crisis, but the announcement was published online. 

Reston Community Players, Silver Spring Stage, and More Receive WATCH Award Nominations; Full List!

Nominations were announced for the WATCH Awards on January 19.

OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD Will Conclude Its Extended Run on Sunday, January 5th

After three extensions, the WP Theater (Lisa McNulty, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Sag, Managing Director) and Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President & Artistic Director) production of Alexis Scheer's OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD, directed by Whitney White, and produced by Benjamin Simpson, Joseph Longthorne and Jana Shea, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 5.

Matthew Saldivar Joins The Cast Of OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD; New TodayTix Rush Policy Announced

Producers Benjamin Simpson, Joseph Longthorne and Jana Shea are pleased to announce complete casting for the extended run of the smash hit, critically-acclaimed WP Theater (Lisa McNulty, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Sag, Managing Director) and Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President & Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) production of Alexis Scheer's OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD, directed by Whitney White. Tickets are on sale now at www.ourdeardeaddruglord.com.

OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD Announces Extends Run At McGinn/Cazale Theater

Alexis Scheer's OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD, directed by Whitney White, will receive an extended life, adding nine weeks to its already twice extended run at the McGinn / Cazale Theater (2162 Broadway), through Sunday, January 5, 2020. Producers Benjamin Simpson, Joseph Longthorne and Jana Shea will present this special extension of the smash hit, critically-acclaimed WP Theater (Lisa McNulty, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Sag, Managing Director) and Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President & Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) production. Tickets from November 5, 2019 through January 5, 2020 are on sale now at www.ourdeardeaddruglord.com.

Photo Flash: First Look at EARLY BIRDS at Atwater Village Theatre

MOVING ARTS presents the world premiere of EARLY BIRDS, written by Dana Schwartz and directed by Elizabeth Swain. EARLY BIRDS will preview Friday, August 16 at 8pm; will open on Saturday, August 17 at 4:00pm & 8:00pm and will run through Monday, September 7, 2019 at the Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039.

Photo Flash: First Look at APPLE SEASON at at Atwater Village Theatre

MOVING ARTS presents the Los Angeles premiere production of APPLE SEASON, written by E. M. Lewis and directed by Darin Anthony (BLISS (or Emily Post is Dead!)). APPLE SEASON is produced by Moving Arts at Atwater Village Theatre as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ) and Riverside Theatre (IA). Mr. Anthony and E. M. Lewis are long time collaborators, he has directed three premiere productions of E. M. Lewis' work, plus two “Car Plays” and a one-act for the Samuel French Ten Minute Play Festival in New York. APPLE SEASON will preview on Thursday, July 11 & Friday, July 12 at 8pm; will open on Saturday, July 13 at 4:00pm and will run through Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039.

L/A CLT Announces The Cast Of MAMMA MIA!

Community Little Theatre has announced the cast of its final production of their 79th Season, the smash ABBA musical Mamma Mia!