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The Old Globe Announces Second Extension For Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

The Old Globe has announced that its hit production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, which is adapted for the stage by Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Amster, has received a second extension week due to popular demand.

Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024

The West Coast premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Old Globe, adapted for the stage by Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Amster, has been extended for one week. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Scene from Goodman's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2024

Get a first look at this spirited scene from THE PENELOPIAD by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) in an all-new video.

Review: THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 17, 2024

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth puts her own spin on Margaret Atwood’s decidedly feminist tale THE PENELOPIAD. As with her famous novel THE HANDMAID’S TALE, Atwood uses THE PENELOPIAD as a device to convey the horrors and abuse committed against women. Atwood’s points are valid and mirror the gender inequalities and abuse women still experience now (the original novella was penned in 2005). But THE PENELOPIAD’s feminist argument isn’t revelatory. Instead of providing truly new insight or perspective, the play rather reinforces existing (though rightfully undeniable) points. 

Video: First Look at Jennifer Morrison & More in Goodman's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024

Get a first look at Goodman Theatre's world premiere of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) in an all-new video.

Video: Choreographer JoAnn Hunter On Goodman Theatre's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2024

Watch Choreographer JoAnn Hunter talk about her collaboration with Artistic Director Susan V. Booth on The Penelopiad. 'I wanted the movement to help enhance storytelling...' she says in an all-new video.

Video: Jennifer Morrison & More on THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 20, 2024

Watch as the cast of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) talk about the production's world premiere in Chicago. Watch the all-new video!

Jennifer Morrison to Lead All-Women Cast of THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

VIDEO: First Look at World Premiere of VILLETTE at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - Mar 7, 2023

Get a first look at Lookingglass Theatre Company's World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel. The cast features Mi Kang as Lucy Snowe, Mo Shipley as Ginerva Fanshawe, Helen Joo Lee as Madame Beck, Renée Lockett as Mrs. Bretton, Ronald Román-Meléndez as John Graham Bretton, and Debo Balogun as Paul Emmanuel.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 12, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This year's awards include a posthumous honor for Director Frank Galati, for his work on Knoxville.

Cast Announced for World Premiere of VILLETTE at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023

Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; Asolo Rep Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; at Rise Above Performing Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

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

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; Asolo Rep Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

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

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; Rise Above's GODSPELL Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: First Look at THE GREAT LEAP at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre presents the third and final show of its 2022 winter repertory season - Lauren Yee's THE GREAT LEAP. Vanessa Stalling returns to direct the comedic drama, which was days away from its first performance when it was cancelled because of the pandemic in March of 2020.

Asolo Rep Presents THE GREAT LEAP, Febaruary 9-April 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly presents the third and final show of its 2022 winter repertory season – Lauren Yee's THE GREAT LEAP. Vanessa Stalling returns to direct the comedic drama, which was days away from its first performance when it was cancelled because of the pandemic in March of 2020.

Sideshow Theatre Company to Present HOUSE PARTY SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2021

Scattered throughout the calendar year, Sideshow will broadcast five readings of plays we love, written by playwrights they love. Every party has to have a theme, darling, and Sideshow will not disappoint. A play is an event, and so each play will have a customized party experience to bring the audience together even when we're apart.

Sideshow Theatre Presents YOU FOR ME FOR YOU
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2021

Sideshow Theatre Company will launch its 2021 season with a one-night-only benefit screening of its 2018 hit You For Me For You, written by Mia Chung and directed by Ensemble Member Elly Green*.