An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025
Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE INSPECTOR at Yale Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Yale Repertory Theatre will present Nikolai Gogol’s The Inspector, newly adapted and directed by Yura Kordonsky at Yale Repertory Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jersey City Theater Center Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024
Jersey City Theater Center has announced its 2024-2025 season, a dynamic lineup of performances and festivals that celebrate the power of the arts in bridging communities. This season promises an eclectic mix of theater, dance, and music, featuring artists from across the globe.
DIARY OF A UKRAINIAN MADMAN Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
The world premiere of Diary of a Ukrainian Madman or The Innocence of the Pangolins, a new comedy inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s classic Diary of a Madman by Ukrainian playwright and artist Liudmyla Tymoshenko, will open at the Finborough Theatre for a three week limited season on Tuesday, 13 August 2024.
Review: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Marylebone Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - May 9, 2024
Nikolai Gogol's 1836 satire The Government Inspector caused a stir for calling out the Russian government's corruption. It's easy to see why Peter Myers wanted to bring its relevant story to the stage two centuries later, but the biting commentary under the silliness is lost in translation in this chaotic production in spite of the talent onstage.
THE GOVERNMENT AGENT Comes to the 2024 Fertile Ground Festival This April
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024
Adam Harrell’s new play The Government Agent, a contemporary adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s 19th Century Russian farce The Inspector General, is set to have its first public performance at this year’s Fertile Ground Festival of New Works in Portland, OR (April 12-21).
Vicki Pepperdine, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Dan Skinner Will Lead THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024
TV comedy royalty Vicki Pepperdine (Poor Things, Getting On, Dear Joan and Jericha) will star alongside Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Taskmaster, Man Like Mobeen) and Dan Skinner (Shooting Stars, This Time with Alan Partridge, The Kennedys) in a brand-new production of Nikolai Gogol's THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR.
Cast Set For Industry Reading of CHRISTMAS EVE IN DIKANKA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023
The cast has been announced for two industry readings of Christmas Eve in Dikanka, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Kit Goldstein Grant, adapted from the story by Ukrainian novelist Nikolai Gogol.