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Guthrie Theater Celebrates 50 Years of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for its 50th production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Lavina Jadhwani and directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, based on the original direction by Joseph Haj. This festive tale of hope and inspiration has delighted Guthrie audiences for five decades and become a beloved holiday tradition for audiences of all ages to enjoy.

1966 Production of HENRY V is Coming to Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2023

A very special part of Stratford Festival history is coming to Stratfest@Home: the 1966 production of Shakespeare’s Henry V.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to Open WAM Theatre's 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

WAM Theatre's 2023 Season will open with the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-nominated play What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck (Grand Concourse, There Are No More Big Secrets, The Consultant), directed by WAM’s Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, and co-produced by Berkshire Theatre Group.

Cleveland Play House to Present Regional Premiere of THE GREAT LEAP Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022

Cleveland Play House will present The Great Leap, a fast-paced, historically rooted sports drama written by Lauren Yee. Directed by Esther Jun, this suspenseful show will run from October 29 to November 20, 2022 in The Outcalt Theatre, located in the heart of Playhouse Square. The second production of CPH's 107th season, The Great Leap features actors Eric Cheung, Amanda Kuo, David Mason, and Reuben Uy.

Black Theatre Workshop Announces Dian Marie Bridge as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2022

Black Theatre Workshop has announced the appointment of Dian Marie Bridge as the new Artistic Director of BTW. Dian is an award-winning theatre maker, writer, director and creative producer who holds a degree in Theatre Arts and Dramatic Literature from Brock University.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Reading Of THE SCREAM
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Scream: A Musical Comedy Fantasy,” on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. The live performance will be captured on film for on-demand streaming, from Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, June 19. Script in Hand playreadings offer intimate storytelling as professional actors bring the words to life without sets or costumes.

Martha Henry Passes Away at 83, Days After Closing Performance of THREE TALL WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2021

The Stratford Festival is overcome with grief at the death of Martha Henry, just 12 days after her final tour-de-force performance in Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women. The grief of her colleagues is matched only by their gratitude for her unparalleled contributions to Canadian theatre.

Tovah Feldshuh Discusses New Memoir On THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS This Friday
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2021

TONY-nominated actor Tovah Feldshuh discusses her new memoir with host Patrick Pacheco on this episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts”, premiering Friday, April 16 at 9:30PM on CUNY TV and streaming at THEATER: All the Moving Parts starting April 19.   

Stratford Festival Mourns the Loss of Christopher Plummer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2021

The Stratford Festival was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Christopher Plummer's death. The theatrical pioneer was a member of the Stratford acting company for 11 seasons between 1956 and 2012.

Royal Alexandra Theatre to Dim Marquee Lights for Christopher Plummer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2021

Christopher Plummer, one of the greatest actors of the 20th and 21st centuries, died today at the age of 91. In the great tradition of the theatre, to honour his extraordinary body of work the marquee lights of the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto will be dimmed at the traditional curtain-up time, 8 pm, on Saturday, February 6th.

Nightwood Theatre Announces The Winner Of The Strombergs Family Realization Fund
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019

Nightwood Theatre announces the winner of the inaugural Strombergs Family Realization Fund: Dian Marie Bridge. This $10,000 cash award, established by theatre director Vinetta Strombergs in honour of her artist parents, is intended to support a woman who has spent at least 20 years in the profession of theatre in any discipline and is now looking for a way to finance a project of passion that includes aspects of theatre, music, and movement. 

Shakespeare BASH'd Brings A Fresh Take To A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2019

Co-Artistic Director James Wallis and Associate Artistic Director Catherine Rainville helm this inventive and fresh production of a dream filled world familiar to many audiences. With the experience and knowledge from a decade of directing and performing Shakespeare, Rainville and Wallis aim to take everything audiences think they know about this story and challenge expectations, presenting a Dream built in the BASH'd style, using the unique talents and life experiences of the company. The Monarch Tavern, one of the company's favourite bars, provides the perfect location for a drunken dream of lovers, fairies, and magic.

BWW Exclusive: Des McAnuff Pens Tribute to Late Collaborator Robert Blacker
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 11, 2019

On Friday, August 30, the theatre community lost dramaturg Robert Blacker, who passed away suddenly at the age of 71. Longtime collaborator Des McAnuff, who worked with Blacker at La Jolla Playhouse and Stratford Shakespeare Festival, writes a tribute to his friend below:

Guild Festival Theatre Announces New Artistic Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2019

Guild Festival Theatre (GFT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Juvonen and Tyler J. Seguin as Co-Artistic Directors of the company. The announcement was made on Saturday night prior to the closing night performance of the GFT's eighth season.

Michael Healey's New Adaptation Of THE FRONT PAGE Begins Previews
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2019

The Front Page, one of the great satires about the world of journalism, hits the stage in Stratford today, under the direction of Festival veteran Graham Abbey. Written by former Chicago reporters Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, and newly adapted by Canadian playwright Michael Healey, this comedy-drama is now in previews at the Festival Theatre and will officially open on Thursday, August 15.

Antoni Cimolino To Receive Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2019

Business / Arts, a national charity that shows the power in partnership between business and arts to strengthen Canada's arts sector, is thrilled to announce Antoni Cimolino C.M. as this year's recipient of the Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award.

NATHAN THE WISE is Now On Stage At The Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2019

Nathan the Wise, the rarely seen masterpiece of the eighteenth-century German Enlightenment, hits the stage in Stratford this weekend. Directed by Birgit Schreyer Duarte, and starring Diane Flacks in the title role, the production begins previews on Saturday, May 25, at the Studio Theatre, followed by its official opening performance on June 15.

James C. Nicola & Jeffrey Horowitz to Receive Lifetime Achievement Obie Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice announce that Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop, James C. Nicola, and Artistic Director and founder of Theatre For A New Audience, Jeffrey Horowitz, will receive special Obie Awards for Lifetime Achievement at the 64th Annual Obie Awards, which will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Terminal 5 (610 West 56th Street).

Stratford Festival Mourns The Loss Of Text Coach Ian Watson
by Julie Musbach - Apr 17, 2019

It was with great sadness that the Stratford Festival learned of the death of Ian Watson yesterday, of cancer. An expert in Shakespearean text, Mr. Watson was a key member of the Festival's coaching staff.

Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For ANN At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2019

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the full company of Ann, Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor's (The Practice, Two and a Half Men) intimate, hilarious production based on the colorful and complex life of former Texas Governor Ann Richards.