Edwin Forrest News

Student Blogger Brianna Arce interviews Dan Hodge about his work with Walnut Street Theatre, the cast and crew of Sherlock Holmes, and the broader Philly theatre community.

One of the best parts of seeing a show in New York City is how there is often a relevant historic spot to visit, just steps away from the show you’re seeing. Here's just a few examples...

Gather by the Ghost Light will present its upcoming series: ROMEO & HER SISTER, a six-part audio drama adapted from the acclaimed stage play by Jillian Blevins slated to be released in January 2026 on all audio platforms.

Vocalist Hugh Panaro, well known for performing as the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera over 2,000 times, will join the HVSO to present “A Night of Broadway”.

 Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee have announced their partnership to host the First Annual Asolo Luminary Award, sponsored by Joel and Gail Morganroth.

Adventure Theatre MTC will continue its 2024-2025 Season with Ken Ludwig’s first-ever children’s play, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Learn more about the production here!

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are reuniting! Following their turns as Laurel and Hardy in 2018's Stan & Ollie, the pair will star in a new comedy about the infamous rivalry between stage actors Edwin Forrest (Reilly) and William Macready (Coogan).

Stars of West End, Broadway and cabaret-- Christina Bianco, Liz Callaway, and Laura Pitt-Pulford-- will guest star with Hugh Panaro in the UK premiere of 'HUGH PANARO - Man Without a Mask, running Saturday 7- Monday 9 September at Crazy Coqs.

Hugh Panaro  will return to the UK with HUGH PANARO - Man Without a Mask at Crazy Coqs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NH Theatre Project wraps up its season with ROMEO & HER SISTER, a historical dramedy.

NH Theatre Project will wrap up its season with ROMEO & HER SISTER, a unique historical dramedy that offers a fresh twist on classic themes. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

Experience the retelling of the Astor Place Riots of 1849 presented by FRIGID New York and Peculiar Works Project at UNDER St. Marks on May 10.

Asolo Repertory Theatre is teaming with one of the world’s most produced playwrights, Ken Ludwig, for his newest play Lady Molly of Scotland Yard. Learn more about the partnership and about the new play!

Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

Casting has been announced for the Berkshires premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Shakespeare & Company.

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with playwright Ken Ludwig, as he discusses his incredible career, productions of Murder on the Orient Express, Crazy For You, and much more.

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig, directed by Casey Hushion. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Walnut Street Theatre  will honor PNC Bank Regional President Joseph G. Meterchick with the 2023 Edwin Forrest Award at the theatre’s annual Gala, Imagine, Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Charlie Stemp and Carly Anderson will lead the cast of Susan Stroman’s new production of the musical comedy CRAZY FOR YOU™, with music & lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, and book by Ken Ludwig, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 11 July – 4 September.