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The Garden Theatre Will Bring ASSASSINS to The Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

The Garden Theatre, one of Houston's newest theatre companies, has announced plans to bring the semi-historical musical, Assassins, to life at MATCH. Featuring the stories of America's real-life villains, the production will run October 11-27, 2024 at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston.

TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Way Way Off-Broadway: The Thriving Philadelphia Theater Scene
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced its next Community Gathering on September 6, featuring Charles Gilbert and Barbara Bellman discussing the thriving Philadelphia theater scene and MusiCoLab's contributions.

TRU to Present 'After Grotowski: The Polish (and Trans-European) Theater Scene And Today's Varied Cultural Esthetics'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present its upcoming Community Gathering via Zoom, featuring Norbert Rakowski discussing the Polish and Trans-European theater scene and today's varied cultural esthetics.

TRU to Present 'A Life of Service in the Arts: Tom Viola's Remarkable Journey'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited continues its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, offering over 200 conversations since April 2020. Join this Friday to hear Tom Viola's journey with BroadwayCares/Equity Fights AIDS.

TRU to Present Hybrid And Beyond: Maximizing The Theater Experience For Those Who Cannot Attend Live Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited will continue its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, focusing on maximizing the theater experience for those unable to attend live performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Musicolab Presents New Musical IN THE TEMPLE OF THE HONKY TONK
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

Discover the new musical IN THE TEMPLE OF THE HONKY TONK, presented by MusiCoLab. This production explores themes of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of honky-tonk music.

New Musical Theater Exerpts Will Be Performed in Philadelphia Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Philadelphia audiences are invited to discover the original work of seven local musical theater writing teams in the newest installment of MusiCoLab’s Showcase Series, to be presented at the Drake Proscenium Theater, 302 S. Hicks St. in Center City Philadelphia, on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7 pm.

10th NEW WORKS SHOWCASE Presented by MusiCoLab Features Original Works of Seven Local Musical Theater Writing Teams
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023

MusiCoLab presents the 10th New Works Showcase featuring original works of seven musical theater writing teams in Philadelphia.

Review: ASSASSINS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 11, 2023

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre 2023-2024 Season to Feature Trio of Stephen Sondheim Classics & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season which will include a trio of Stephen Sondheim classics. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: Bucket List Productions' 'Eerily Prescient' ASSASSINS: THE MUSICAL Opens at Nashville's Darkhorse Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 9, 2022

In theater, as in life, it’s all in the timing: Bucket List Productions’ Assassins: The Musical opened its Nashville run at Darkhorse Theater on Friday, July 8, the same day that former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe died by an assassin’s gun. As news of Abe’s assassination reverberated throughout the world yesterday, it underscored the timelessness and the unfortunate relevance of the Stephen Sondheim-John Weidman musical outside the oftentimes fanciful, yet eerily prescient, world of musical theater.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS, and More Take Home 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards; Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2022

The 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway was presented on Sunday, May 1, 2022 and we have the full list of winners and nominees!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Lead Nominations for 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2022

Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by theatre veterans Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria, stars of Broadway’s POTUS. With COVID safety in mind, rather than having one host and multiple presenters, this year the Awards will be handed out by a few Host/Presenter pairs on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.

Cast Announced For ASSASSINS At Cheyenne Saloon, April 22 - May 1
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Florida Theatrical Association has announced the full cast for their production of Assassins by Steven Sondheim and John Weidman. Assassins will play April 22 through May 1 at the Cheyenne Saloon in downtown Orlando. 

ASSASSINS 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available Digitally
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022

Broadway Records announced today the digital release of Assassins (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording). The album preserves Stephen Sondheim's full score with the recent Classic Stage Company cast with direction by John Doyle.

FTA Presents The Musical ASSASSINS At The Cheyenne Saloon
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

Florida Theatrical Association presents the Tony Award-winning musical Assassins by Steven Sondheim and John Weidman. Find out how to get tickets and more.

ASSASSINS 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording to be Released in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022

Broadway Records announced today the forthcoming release of Assassins (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording). The album will preserve Stephen Sondheim’s full score with the recent Classic Stage Company cast with direction by John Doyle.

13 Broadway Shows For History Buffs
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2021

Historical themes have always been incorporated into stage shows, from classic Broadway musicals to contemporary productions. Contrary to what some may believe, not all historical-themed productions are old Broadway musicals. Several historical musicals have gone on to become classics, though this is not specifically a golden age musicals list.

CSC Announces Return to In-Person Performances With ASSASSINS & More; John Doyle to Step Down in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021

Classic Stage Company today announced that Tony Award-winning Artistic Director John Doyle will depart the organization next summer and revealed the programming for his final year. The forthcoming productions will offer a vivid, wide-ranging representation of the multitudes classic theater can contain.

Shaw Festival to Present OUTDOORS @ THE SHAW - A Fresh Air Summer Fête
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

Artistic Director Tim Carroll and the Shaw Festival have announced Outdoors @ The Shaw, a series of concerts and events scheduled to take place from July 10 to October 9, 2021 on the grounds of the Festival Theatre and Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake.