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Review: THE TEMPEST at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is Awash in Vibrant Technical Design
by James Lindhorst - May 30, 2026

One can always count on an outstanding show from the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival team. This production of The Tempest is a beautifully staged and technically superior production with crisp direction, incandescent portrayals, keen stage direction, luxuriantly tailored costumes, and vibrant technical design.

42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Sharon Playhouse's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.

Review: PIPPIN at Signature Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - May 21, 2026

Certain facets of the human condition are foundational to our very existence – change, connection, desire. One such particularly toxic universal truth is a constant need to be something more than we currently are. To search for happiness in external achievement rather than within ourselves, in our simple joys. Pippin at Signature Theatre breathes within that precise virulence, relatively orchestrated by a troupe of impeccably costumed and choreographed players. A feast for the eyes in all senses, Matthew Gardiner’s production surpasses even the highest of expectations.

Video: PIPPIN First Look at the Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Pippin will open this month at the Signature Theatre, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Check out an all new trailer in the video here!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Casting Announced at A.C.T. Of CT
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 26, 2026

A.C.T. of Connecticut will close its 2025–2026 season with the  Broadway musical, Dear Evan Hansen. The production will star Kenny Lee as Evan Hansen.

Review: GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON at Apollo Theater
by Angela Lin - Apr 25, 2026

For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience members dancing in their seats to some familiar favorites. 

Robert Montano's SMALL to Play Returning NYC Engagement Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Following its 2023 production at 59e59 Theatres and productions around the country, the Penguin Rep Theatre production of SMALL, written by and starring Robert Montano, will return to New York City for a limited engagement.

Cedric Neal, Brayden Bambino and More to Star in PIPPIN at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical Pippin, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The production will star Brayden Bambino as Pippin and Cedric Neal as the Leading Player.

GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON To Play Chicago’s Apollo Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON will run at Chicago’s Apollo Theater with the original New York cast. The musical revue celebrates the work of Burt Bacharach with songs including “Alfie” and “What the World Needs Now.”

Cast Set for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at The White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of Catch Me If You Can, playing this spring. Catch Me If You Can features a book by Terrence McNally and a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Review: THE ANTIQUITIES Looks Back from the Future at SpeakEasy Stage
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 18, 2026

Playwright Jordan Harrison’s 2025 drama “The Antiquities” – being given a fine New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts through March 28 – uses history to explore where things went wrong.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at GOING BACHARACH Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Check out opening night photos from the world premiere of GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON, now playing at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater.

A TROJAN WOMAN To Play Theater 98 @ The Tank For Limited Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025

A Trojan Woman, a one-woman adaptation of Euripides’ The Trojan Women by playwright Sara Farrington, will be presented at Theater 98 @ The Tank in New York City. Directed by Meghan Finn and starring Drita Kabashi.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL is Coming to White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

The White Plains Performing Arts Center is presenting Alanis Morissette's JAGGED LITTLE PILL, making is New York Regional Debut. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 13, 2025

As Long John Silver laments, “Where would we be without dreams?”. A simple, yet profound, question that aptly sums up the entire point of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic work, Treasure Island.

Sharon Playhouse Announces Cast for Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

Sharon Playhouse has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, running September 26–October 5, 2025. Directed by Broadway’s Hunter Foster.

Jared Grimes, Caitlin Houlahan and More to Star in NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

The cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming New York premiere of NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME, a behind-the-scenes look at the launch of one of America’s most iconic shows. See who is starring and learn more!

Robert Montano's SMALL to Have West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of SMALL, written and performed by Drama Desk Nominee Robert Montano. Learn more!

A.R. Gurney's SYLVIA Begins This Month at The Sharon Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025

The Sharon Playhouse will present A.R. Gurney’s hit comedy Sylvia from August 29–September 7, 2025. Starring Jen Cody in the title role and directed by Colin Hanlon, the production features a Broadway-caliber cast bringing new life to the beloved story of love, loyalty, and laughter.

CASTLING Comes to Penguin Rep
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Castling, a new play by Anthony T. Goss, directed by Daniel Boisrond. Learn more here!