David Whalen

Review: A SHERLOCK CAROL Blends Dickens and Doyle at Kinetic Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 18, 2024

It has long been posited that Sherlock Holmes is difficult to adapt well, because the nature of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Universe' is so fragmented. Most of his memorable characters apppear only once and rarely interact; even more vexing, Holmes's own behaviors vary from the misanthropic and cold to the joyful and gregarious. How, then, does one construct the ultimate Sherlock Holmes story?

YEARS TO THE DAY Comes to Carnegie Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

Irish Riviera Productions and The Beverly Hills Playhouse will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Years to the Day, written and directed by Allen Barton and starring Dihlon McManne and David Whalen.

Video: Go Inside the Recording Studio with 'The Match' From RUTKA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

The critically acclaimed RUTKA, a powerful new musical adapted from Rutka's Notebook, has released “The Match,” performed by the show's songwriters Joceyln Mackenzie and Jeremy Lloyd-Styles. “The Match” is available today from Rialto Records on all streaming platforms. Check out video of the show's composers performing the song in the recording studio below.

Cast Set For World Premiere of RUTKA At Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Full casting has been announced for RUTKA, a powerful new indie-rock musical adapted from Rutka's Notebook. The production will have its World Premiere at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park this fall.

Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of Guthrie's THE HISTORY PLAYS Set Design
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024

Watch as Scene Shop Supervisor Jesse Delaney as he breaks down the complex build process happening in the scene shop for the History Plays: RICHARD II, HENRY IV and HENRY V at the Guthrie Theatre. 

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Shakespeare Productions in Rep at the Guthrie Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2024

Enjoy a first look into Shakespeare's History Plays and hear from Artistic Director Joseph Haj on the significance of this epic production and the chance to revisit rotating repertory. RICHARD II, HENRY IV and HENRY V make their historic return to the Guthrie stage for the first time in over 30 years beginning March 23.

Guthrie Theater To Present Shakespeare's RICHARD II, HENRY IV And HENRY V In Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Guthrie Theater will present a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's History Plays. Dive into the rich tapestry of historical dramas on stage.

Guthrie Theater To Offer Filmed Performance of HAMLET To Minnesota Schools
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

The Guthrie Theater will offer a filmed performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and accompanying curriculum guide at no cost to Minnesota schools during the 2024–2025 school year.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of HAMLET at the Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023

Get a first look at Hamlet at The Guthrie Theater!

HAMLET, Starring Michael Braugher, to be Presented at Guthrie Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023

The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Hamlet by William Shakespeare, directed by Joseph Haj.

BWW Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Blends Comedy and Crime at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 27, 2022

Ken Ludwig's farce-mystery hybrid works much better than you'd imagine.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces Casting For MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022

Pittsburgh Public Theater will welcome audiences back to live theater with the highly anticipated production of Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at the O’Reilly Theater, April 13 – May 1, 2022.

Pittsburgh Public Theater to Present AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2022

Pittsburgh Public Theater will welcome audiences back to live theater with the highly anticipated production of Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at the O'Reilly Theater, April 13 - May 1, 2022.

Gulfshore Playhouse Announces New Broadway Masterclass Series And June Artful Distancing Line-up
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theater, is expanding its virtual offerings through a new series, as well as a continuation of their successful virtual Artful Distancing series.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Cancels Remainder Of AMERICAN SON
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2020

Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski, Managing Director Lou Castelli, and Pittsburgh Public Theater's Board of Directors today announced that the company's production of American Son has been canceled due to the city's concerns about the COVID-19 virus.

BWW Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at Gulfshore Playhouse is Cleverly Covert!
by Emily Yorgey - Mar 27, 2019

Gulfshore Playhouse's HOLMES AND WATSON, directed by Andrew Paul, brings the clever spirit of Sherlock to life on their stage through a witty, well-done production.

Showtime's David Whalen And Broadway's Jeffrey Binder To Star In Gulfshore Playhouse Mystery Thriller HOLMES AND WATSON
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019

Mystery takes the stage at Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theater, with its latest production "Holmes and Watson." Filled with frauds, fakes and charlatans all claiming to be the real Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson is on a mission to solve the mystery of the "real Sherlock Holmes." Packed with twists and turns, this adventurous production runs March 23 through April 20.

Gulfshore Playhouse's SCAPINO to Hold Staged Reading in NYC Today, Dec 3
by Julie Musbach - Dec 3, 2018

Following a record-breaking World Premiere at Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Fla., the hit play Scapino is headed to New York for the show's first commercial reading on Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The Davenport Theater located at 354 W. 45th Street.

Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Brings Stephen King Thriller MISERY To Marx Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will begin the 2018-2019 season with an adaptation of the Stephen King thriller MISERY in the Marx Theatre on Sept. 1. The production will run through Sept. 29, with opening night on Sept. 6.

Single Tickets Available Today for Cincinnati Playhouse 2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2018

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is now selling single tickets for all of the 12 season's productions, including the highly anticipated world premiere of CINCINNATI KING, a musical about Cincinnati's historic King Records, and the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit from the creator of Hamilton, IN THE HEIGHTS. The season will open with a thrilling production of Stephen King's MISERY on Sept. 1.