David Robbins

Review: TOPSY TURVY at The Actors Gang

The latest play by The Actors’ Gang, written and directed by founder/Artistic Director Tim Robbins, is a melancholy reckoning over the early days of the covid pandemic...The gods are around for TOPSY TURVY, but they’re contemplative, grouchy and decidedly critical of the poor blighters who have disturbed them

Review: METHUSALEM OR THE ETERNAL BOURGEOIS at The Actors' Gang

Hallucinatory, astoundingly visual, and provocative, this absurdist, surreal satire runs through December 16

Porchlight Reveals Slate of Scene Changers to be Honored at PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the 2023 Scene Changers who will be honored at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Porchlight Names Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram as Honorary Co-Chairs for PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN

Learn about the exciting announcement of honorary co-chairs, Broadway veterans Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram, and the talented cast for Porchlight's production of PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN. Don't miss this star-studded celebration of a legendary performer.

Reporter's Notebook: Preview of Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen

Here’s some excerpts from my conversation with Porchlight Music Theatre Executive Director Jeannie Lukow about what audiences can expect from this year’s ICONS event, what’s coming up next season for Porchlight, and her hopes for the company’s future.

The New London Barn Playhouse Kicks Off MainStage Season With THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The New London Barn Playhouse is E-C-S-T-A-T-I-C to invite you to watch this season's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at GREAT LAKES THEATER

What did our critic think of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at GREAT LAKES THEATER? The setting in which a musical production takes place, often affects the pleasure one gets from the experience. A perfect case in point is AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' presently being staged by Great Lakes Theater in its intimate Hanna Theatre home.

Photos: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) closes out its 61st season with a jazzy musical celebration of Fats Waller, Ain't Misbehavin', performing in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square running through May 21, 2023. Check out photos from the production here!

Great Lakes Theater Presents AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' This Month

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) closes out its 61st season with a jazzy musical celebration of Fats Waller, Ain’t Misbehavin’, performing in the company’s intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square (April 28 – May 21, 2023). 

Photos: First Look At Firehouse's World Premiere FIRST RESPONSES FESTIVAL

Firehouse Theatre has released first look production photos from the upcoming FIRST RESPONSES Festival of four world premiere one-acts written by first responders Anthony Jackson, Kathryn Kahlson, Betty Migliaccio, and Benjamin Toderico.

Firehouse To Present World Premiere FIRST RESPONSES Festival

Firehouse Theatre has announced the performance schedule and creative team for its upcoming FIRST RESPONSES Festival of four world premiere one-acts by first responders Anthony Jackson (police), Kathryn Kahlson (firefighter), Betty Migliaccio (firefighter), and Ben Toderico (police).

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; at Theatre Raleigh Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Temple Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces HIGHER AND HIGHER with Chester Gregory and More for Fall Lineup

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced its new lineup of comedy, tribute concerts, Theatre for Young Audiences performances, holiday shows, and more, playing thru December 2022.

Theatre Raleigh Presents FOREVER PLAID

Opening their 2022 Main Stage Season, Theatre Raleigh presents the musical review, Forever Plaid.

Theatre Raleigh Announces Cast For FOREVER PLAID

Theatre Raleigh has announced the casting for their upcoming production of Forever Plaid, and that single tickets are now on sale! The first production for their 2022 Main Stage Season opens on May 11th, and plays through the 22nd. Forever Plaid will play in the Lobby Performance Space that audiences enjoyed during Theatre Raleigh's Holiday Cabaret!

Jana Robbins & Haley Swindal to Join David Sabella in 25CHICAGO25 at Feinstein's/54 Below

David Sabella, original co-star in CHICAGO, the Musical, will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Broadway’s longest running American musical with the music of Kander & Ebb and a special behind-the-scenes look at the show’s creation and his long history with it.

Dolores Huerta Will Join Tim Robbins For Post-Performance Talkback For WE LIVE ON

Da Silva tells Huerta's story onstage; she is also co-founder of El Cine, a nonprofit dedicated to providing film education for the cost of a movie ticket to marginalized communities, predominantly Latinx.

The Actors' Gang Theater Presents WE LIVE ON World Premiere

The Actors’ Gang Theater will debut We Live On, a new play based on Hard Times by Studs Terkel, on July 22nd. With additional text by Tim Robbins and the cast and under Robbins’ direction, the live virtual production will be presented in three parts and will run through September 4th. With music by Cameron Dye and David Robbins, this world premiere features 30 accounts of the Great Depression, including those of Dolores Huerta, Dorothy Day, and Cesar Chavez.

Porchlight Music Theatre's MOVIE MUSIC MONDAY Salutes Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its weekly virtual series, Movie Musical Mondays, commemorates its annual fundraising concert, Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway with programming reflecting films that are celebrated in the concert.