Terrence McNally News

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opens tonight, October 30, with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video!

Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold open auditions for MASTER CLASS. Directed by Dr. Allison Upshaw, the play explores the life of opera diva Maria Callas at an elite training program. Learn more about the auditions and see how to attend.

Despite playing legendary opera singer Angelina Jolie in an upcoming biopic, The Outsiders producer doesn't think that performing on Broadway is in her future. 

History, romance and a captivating mystery told in a breathtakingly magical way – that’s the thrilling combination you get with ANASTASIA, the latest production from Titusville Playhouse. The beloved musical, inspired by the classic 1997 animated film, takes audiences on a “Journey to the Past” through early 20th-century Russia and Paris and does so with a stellar cast and a beautiful creative vision that shines on the Titusville stage with vibrant energy and heartfelt emotion. Whether you are a longtime fan of the musical or experiencing it for the first time, this rendition promises to enchant and inspire.

Something's beginning at New York City Center next week. The annual gala presentation for 2024 is Ragtime. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team get ready for the start of performances and talk about how they're approaching the production!

The main trailer for the upcoming Maria Callas biopic has just dropped. The film, which made its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, stars Angelina Jolie as the legendary soprano. It will be available on Netflix December 11, 2024, following a select theatrical release. Take a look at the new trailer and photos for Maria now!

The York Theatre Company has revealed the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will honor musical theater legend Bernadette Peters and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The official poster for the upcoming Maria Callas biopic has just dropped. The film, which made its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, stars Angelina Jolie as the legendary soprano. Take a look at the new poster here!

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).

Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.

Nichelle Lewis will join the cast of the Annual Gala Presentation of Ragtime as Sarah. She replaces previously announced Joaquina Kalukango. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.

To fabulously kick-off its 2nd season, OUT/PLAY: Queer Play Reading Series will present The Lisbon Traviata by Terrence McNally on Friday, October 11 at 7:00pm at TheatreLab.

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 

This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?

Barbra and Liza LIVE! will launch a UK tour before a two-week run at London's Charing Cross Theatre. Starring Steven Brinberg and Rick Skye, the show features Broadway and movie hits. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Discover new play readings by PAGE 73, featuring works by Jake Brasch, Elinor T Vanderburg, and 2024 Playwriting Fellow jose sebastian alberdi, with post-reading conversations and receptions. Learn how to attend.

Steven Brinberg and Rick Skye bring their acclaimed performances as Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli to OSCAR'S Downtown Palm Springs, featuring Broadway and movie hits. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.