The Civilians

MUSIC FROM BAYANO: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey By Darrel Alejandro Holnes To Play Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

True Colors in association with Miss Mason Productions will present Music from Bayano: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey, an epic poem with music by Darrel Alejandro Holnes at Joe's Pub. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!

Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Announces WHAT YOU ARE NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

What You Are Now by Sam Chanse, will open at Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) in Lowell on Saturday April 26 and run through May 11, 2025. This production closes MRT’s 46th season. 

Cast Set For The Acting Company's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Reading
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The Acting Company has announced the casting for their reading of A Clockwork Orange, written by Anthony Burgess. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Playwrights From The Liberation Theatre Company Writing Residency Program To Hold Public Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Liberation Theatre Company  will host four nights of public readings of plays written by writers who participated in LTC's Writing Residency Program for 2024-2025. Learn more.

Interview: A Legacy of Ensemble Theater: Laura Ekstrand on Vivid Stage's 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Yang - Feb 26, 2025

Vivid Stage's Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand celebrates 30 years of ensemble theater, from humble beginnings to establishing a permanent home that prioritizes actor relationships and community-focused storytelling.

Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre Partner On EL COQUÍ ESPECTACULAR AND THE BOTTLE OF DOOM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre will present El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom by Matt Barbot. Featuring: Roxana Bell, Nathalie Bermudez, Alisha Caraballo, Angelluis Centeno, Alejandro Martinez Jr., Elena Grace Thomson (Understudy).

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!

Student Blog: Why Do We Sing?
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Feb 3, 2025

My first show of 2025 is Gone Missing by The Civilians and Michael Friedman. Aysan Celik, an original Civilians member and the wonderful director of this production, brought me aboard for this thrilling project as the assistant music director to musical superhuman Dr. Kyle Blair. At our first rehearsal, Kyle discussed his thoughts about why it is we sing in theater, connecting back to the principles of opera and the overflow of emotion that exceeds what dialogue can hold. I thought I would talk a little more about it. 

Berkshire Opera Festival Names Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as New President and CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL has appointed Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as its new President and CEO. Learn more about Neubert and about the Berkshire Opera Festival!

Photos: CYMBELINE At National Asian American Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

The World Premiere of Andrea Thome’s modern verse translation of one of Shakespeare’s most compelling plays, Cymbeline, presented by NAATCO, the National Asian American Theatre Co.,  in partnership with Play On Shakespeare, will celebrate Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday January 23rd at 7pm. See photos from the production.

Andy Mientus, Adam Chanler-Berat, and More Will Lead THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Casting has been set for the world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died.

SEUSSICAL Opens At The Carnegie January 31
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are joining forces this  winter for a wildly imaginative, all-new production of SEUSSICAL.

The Civilians Reveal 14th Annual R&D Group and 2024/25 Next Forever Commissions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

 The Civilians  announced the newest members of The R&D Group, as well as the season’s commissions for The Next Forever. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Industry Reading Of THE MATRIARCHS Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Anna & Kitty, Inc. will present a reading of THE MATRIARCHS, written by playwright Liba Vaynberg, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds. Lear more here!

NAATCO Reveals All-Femme, All-Asian American Cast For Modern Verse Translation of CYMBELINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

NAATCO revealed an all-femme, all-Asian American cast and design team for the world premiere of a modern verse translation of CYMBELINE, featuring Amy Hill, Purva Bedi, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

En Garde Arts to Honor Emily Mann at 2024 Annual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

En Garde Arts will honor esteemed multi-award-winning director and playwright Emily Mann at its 2024 Annual Benefit. Learn more about the honoree and the event, and see how to purchase tickets.

Sherz Aletaha, Donna Vivino And More Join THE SPELL OF RED RIVER At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Sherz Alehata from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG joins Donna Vivino and other Broadway stars for an Abortion Care Benefit at 54 Below, supporting healthcare access amid political challenges.