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Previews: INTO THE WOODS at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Jul 11, 2024

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to begin its 2024/25 theater season with the award winning musical Into the Woods, opening on Wednesday, July 17. This bold reimaging of the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical masterpiece brings your favorite storybook characters together for a thrilling, twisted adventure.

Previews: THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Jun 20, 2024

Roxy’s Downtown is delighted to announce the upcoming production of the classic Neil Simon comedy, The Sunshine Boys, coming to Wichita this June. A heartwarming and hilarious story, The Sunshine Boys follows two former vaudeville partners who reunite for a television special after years of estrangement. With wit, charm, and Simon's signature humor, the play explores the complexities of friendship, the passage of time, and the enduring power of laughter.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Presents  HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024

Julia Masli brings her acclaimed show to Washington DC after a series of sold-out performances. Don't miss the chance to see this highly anticipated production.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Heads Into 45th Anniversary With Summer & Fall Lineup 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.

Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Presents Benefit Reading Of Sarah Ruhl's DEAR ELIZABETH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present a live benefit reading of Sarah Ruhl's Dear Elizabeth: A Play in Letters from Elizabeth Bishop to Robert Lowell and Back Again.

Breaking the Binary Theatre Launches New Partnership Program BTB ACROSS AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre has announced BTB Across America, a new program partnering with regional theatre companies to support local transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) talent. 

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Present AMM(I)GONE  
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

Learn more about the national tour of AMM(I)GONE from Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, in association with Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

Bringing a horizon that dissolves and dialogue with cinema, Puccini 's MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opens Theatro Municipal (Sao Paulo) 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 5, 2024

This production of Madama Butterfly highlights the social decline and impoverishment that occur in Cio-cio-san's life, to give visibility to the sociocultural aspects that cause the protagonist's growing suffering and the tragic outcome of the story, as well as the machismo she suffers of both cultures – Japanese and American.

Previews: JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Feb 21, 2024

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to present the musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde, opening on Thursday, February 22. This timeless tale about the struggle between good and evil blends the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson with a mesmerizing score by multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.

PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to Return to NYC at Theatre for a New Audience This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023

The acclaimed production of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' returns to NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Previews: THE LAST LIFE BOAT at Guild Hall Players
by Paula Makar - Nov 18, 2023

Guild Hall Players is pleased to present The Last Lifeboat by Luke Yankee. The play was first performed in 2014 and has had over 65 performances since. This captivating and interesting play will be performed at St. James Episcopal Church located at 3750 E. Douglas in Wichita, KS.

PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to be Presented at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in November and December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Theatre for a New Audience will present the Soho Rep and NAATCO National Partnership Project production of Public Obscenities. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Reveals Members of the Third Cohort of Miranda Family Fellows Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has revealed the third cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda's family philanthropic fund.

Previews: THE GOLDEN GIRLS, A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Sep 15, 2023

Roxy's Downtown is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of The Golden Girls, A Parody, back for its 7th season. Directed by Tom Frye, the beloved production promises uproarious laughter, heartfelt moments, and a nostalgic journey that pays tribute to the original television series.

Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 16, 2023

Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

World Premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell & More Set for Soho Rep 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Get ready for an incredible season of theater at Soho Rep, featuring world premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell, and more. Find out what exciting productions are coming up and experience the groundbreaking work of these talented artists.

Theatre Washington Will Move Headquarters
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

Theatre Washington has announced that they are relocating their headquarters and office space to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company at 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of INCENDIARY By Dave Harris 
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023

​​​​​​​Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company closes its 2022-2023 season with the world premiere of Incendiary, a play bursting with satire and influenced by the style of video games, anime, and blockbuster action movies. The play runs from May 29 to June 25 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (641 D St NW). Tickets and further information can be found here.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Final Tony Eligibility Decisions, Drama League Awards
by Alex Freeman - May 1, 2023

MFA programs in performing arts face challenges in adapting. Tony eligibility decisions and Drama League nominations revealed. 2023 Tony Awards Live Pre-Show to be streamed for free on Pluto TV. Easter Bonnet Competition raises over $3.6 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Read on for more.