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Review: THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - Feb 9, 2025

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's latest production is a historical drama that portrays a Black family making a road trip to destiny.

The York Theatre Launches Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

In celebration of Black History Month, The York Theatre has announced The Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program which honors the legacy of Micki Grant. Learn more here!

Photos: Meet the Cast of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER at the York Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2024

As performances wind up this month for The York Theatre Company’s production of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER, cast member Michael Yeshion has created a series of unique portaits of the company.  Check out the photos here!

Photos: WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER Heads Into The Recording Studio
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

The cast of The York Theatre Company’s production of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER gathered today in the AudioWorks studio to record the original cast recording of the show. Check out photos from inside the recording studio!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux). Check out photos from opening night below!

Photos: WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER at York Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, starring Robert Cuccioli, and more. Get a first look at production photos here!

Joseph Hayward & Debra Walton Assume New Roles at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company has revealed that Joseph Hayward is stepping into the role of Interim Producing Artistic Director, and Debra Walton, as the Interim Associate Artistic Director.

Photos: On the Red Carpet of York Theatre Company's 2024 Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.

Photos: York Theatre Company Gala Honors Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 12, 2024

 The York Theatre Company recently hosted its 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: Meet the Cast of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux). Meet the cast of the show in new photos!

James Morgan Steps Down as Producing Artistic Director at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024

The York Theatre Company's James Morgan has resigned from his duties, effective immediately. Learn more about his resignation and the plans for the theatre.

Jim Kierstead Named President Of The York Theatre Company Board Of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

Jim Kierstead has been named as the new President of The York Theatre Company Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience in theater production to the organization. Learn more about Kierstead and about the position.

Performers Set for NEO 2024: A CONCERT CELEBRATION at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024

The York Theatre Company has revealed the artists scheduled to perform at the celebrated concert series NEO. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

NEO 2024: A CONCERT CELEBRATION to be Presented at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present the return of its celebrated concert series NEO at The Green Room 42. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ELLA, FIRST LADY OF SONG Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” Learn more about the musical here!

West Coast Premiere of CLYDE'S to Open at the Mark Taper Forum in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and director Kate Whoriskey will bring their latest Broadway triumph, “Clyde’s,” a co-production with Goodman Theatre in Chicago to the Mark Taper Forum November 15 to December 18. It recently concluded the Goodman engagement.

World Premiere Of NOW COMES THE FUN PART Closes Penguin's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Penguin Rep Theatre concludes its 2022 season – the nonprofit professional theatre's 43rd since its founding in 1979 -- with the world premiere of NOW COMES THE FUN PART, a musical revue with lyrics by Mark Waldrop, music by Jeffrey Lodin, and book by James Hindman and Lynne Halliday, beginning Friday, September 30 and running through Sunday, October 23 in Stony Point, New York.

Review: Freda Payne and her 'Band' of Gold Marvel in ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Aug 28, 2022

What did our critic think of ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College?

Josephine Rose Roberts & Kaitlyn Black to Star in SQUIRREL SCREAMS AND OTHER DATING SOUNDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022

This week, the second show of its season begins performances in the downstairs Hays Theatre June 16–July 9: the premiere of Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds starring Kaitlyn Black from TV’s Heart of Dixie and Josephine Rose Roberts (Rock of Ages on Broadway).

CAROUSEL, IN THE HEIGHTS, XANADU and More Announced for Madison Theatre Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, Long Island will launch its Signature Theater Series this summer with top artists from the worlds of Broadway, music & TV on fully staged productions of In The Heights, Xanadu and All Shook Up, plus the NY premiere of Ella, First Lady of Song starring Grammy-nominated singer & actress Freda Payne, and the world premiere of the play Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds.