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Cast Set For SPLASH HATCH ON THE E GOING DOWN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Definition Theatre has announced the cast of its next show, the Chicago premiere of Kia Corthron’s powerful drama Splash Hatch on the E Going Down. Learn more here!
FOOTLOOSE Will Be Performed as Part of Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

New York-based distribution company Cinema Guild has announced the North American theatrical release of You Burn Me (Tú me abrasas), the latest work from Matías Piñeiro.Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department will present Footloose written by Dean Pitchford, adapted by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, and music by Tom Snow.
Cast and Creatives Set For SPEED at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The full cast and creative team have been announced for Speed a break-neck journey through the daily annoyances and deep-buried secrets that leave us spinning which opens at the Bush Theatre in April.
Photos: DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR Workshop at IAMA Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

All new photos have been released from IAMA Theatre Company's workshop production of Don't Touch My Hair by Douglas Lyons, directed by Velani Dibba, produced in association with Jessica Green Harrison.  Check out the photos here!
Jacob Fowler and Courtney Stapleton to Lead THE MAD ONES at The Other Palace Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Electric Press Productions will present the London debut of The Mad Ones, which will feature West End actors Jacob Fowler and Courtney Stapleton. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: & JULIET AND WEST SIDE STORY At The Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Feb 20, 2025

What did our critic think of & JULIET AND WEST SIDE STORY at At The Ohio Theatre?
Alley Theatre Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Alley Theatre has revealed its 2025-26 season, featuring Broadway favorites, thrilling mysteries, and groundbreaking new works.
THE OUTSIDERS Joins Playhouse Square 25-26 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Playhouse Square has revealed that The Outsiders, winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical, is the final title on their seven show Broadway Series 2025-2026 lineup. See the full lineup and learn more.
THE DA VINCI CODE, MISERY And More Announced for Alley Theatre 79th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring Broadway favorites, thrilling mysteries, and groundbreaking new works.  
STUCK Premieres at NYC Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

Wicked Cat Productions will present Stuck written by JJ Ivey and directed by Patrick O'Connell. The production will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at The Chain Theater.
Video: Watch the Trailer For THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Watch the trailer for The Thing About Jellyfish at Berkeley Rep. The Thing About Jellyfish features Matilda Lawler (HBO’s “Station Eleven” and “The Gilded Age,” The Ferryman on Broadway) in the role of Suzy. Watch the video!
FRIGID New York Reveals Schedule Of Performances For 2025 New York City Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

FRIGID New York will present the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival at UNDER St. Marks, wild project and the Chain Theatre. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jordan Slattery
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 18, 2025

Today’s subject Jordan Slattery is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Jane in Job. The production runs through March 16th in Signature’s ARK space.
ONE FOR MY BABY Comes to All Roads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company’s 2025 Season will kick off with the World Premiere musical ONE FOR MY BABY next month. Learn more about the upcoming show and how to get tickets here!
Review: SHUCKED at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Rob Levy - Feb 18, 2025

Well-acted and utterly fun, Shucked lives up to the hype. The straightforward plot relies on shrewdly timed jokes, jangly music and polished wordplay, sprinkled with social commentary, to provide laughs and moments of endearment.
BETRAYAL Extended Again At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

It's opening night for Susan V. Booth's major revival of Harold Pinter's Nobel Prize-winning drama Betrayal—which extends a second time by popular demand with eight additional performances.
THE HAT BOX to Continue Rover Dramawerks 25th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

Rover Dramawerks will continue their 25th Anniversary Season with the comedy, The Hat Box by Eric Coble. Two sisters find out when they discover a hat box hidden in the back of their recently deceased father's closet. Learn more.
London Premiere Of IVORIES is Coming To Old Red Lion Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

The London premiere of IVORIES by Riley Elton McCarthy, directed by Georgie Rankom, is coming to Old Red Lion Theatre this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
DreamWorks Animation's DOG MAN Sets Digital Home Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025

As Dog Man continues to play in theaters, this animated comedy adventure will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent February 18, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Student Blog: Beginnings of a High School Acting Major
by Student Blogger: Maxwell DeVivo - Feb 17, 2025

Meet Maxwell 'Max' DeVivo, one of our new student bloggers! In this blog, he shares what theatrical projects he's currently working on, how he got into acting, singing & performing, as well as his experiences in joining a performing arts high school as an acting freshman major. Read the article to learn more!

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