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Regional News
Read the latest news about theatre produced outside of New York City.
Education News
Ben Vereen to Present Online Master Classes With Bay Street Theatre
By Logan Culwell-Block | 01/22/2021
The Tony-winning
Pippin
star will work with students nationwide on monologues and songs during the eight week session.
Black Lives Matter
The Black Seed Project Awards Grants to Nearly 100 Theatre Companies
By Dan Meyer | 01/19/2021
Black National Theatre, Negro Ensemble Company, and AUDELCO are just a few of the recipients.
Los Angeles News
Interactive
Bollywood Kitchen
Begins January 15 at Geffen Stayhouse
By Dan Meyer | 01/15/2021
Filmmaker and cookbook author Sri Rao leads audiences on a virtual culinary journey.
Regional News
Cast Complete for Signature's
Simply Sondheim,
Starring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner
By Andrew Gans | 01/14/2021
The production, directed and choreographed by Matthew Gardiner, will be available to stream beginning February 2.
Chicago News
The Devil Wears Prada
Musical Pushes Chicago World Premiere to 2022
By Dan Meyer | 01/14/2021
The stage adaptation will star Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones.
Regional News
Asolo Rep's 2021 Season to Feature E. Faye Butler in
Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer
By Andrew Gans | 01/14/2021
The upcoming season, launching in February, will be presented in Asolo's newly constructed, socially distanced outdoor Terrace Stage.
Regional News
Goodspeed Musicals Names New Leadership Team
By Andrew Gans | 01/13/2021
Donna Lynn Hilton will become the first woman to lead the venue, with David B. Byrd as the managing director.
Black Lives Matter
Williamstown Theatre Festival Partners With Black Theatre United on Training Program for BIPOC Artists
By Logan Culwell-Block | 01/11/2021
Participants will spend a summer in residence at the Festival in a "work and learn" experience.
Regional News
Bernadette Peters, David Hyde Pierce, More Tapped for Jerry Herman Tribute From Pasadena Playhouse
By Ryan McPhee | 01/04/2021
The revue will feature some of the late composer’s tunes heard in such shows as
Hello, Dolly!, Mame,
and
La Cage aux Folles.
Regional News
Artistic Director Hunter Foster Exits Redhouse Arts Center as Theatre Pauses Operations
By Andrew Gans | 12/23/2020
The nonprofit, three-theatre complex is located in Syracuse, New York.
Regional News
James Ijames'
The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington
Tapped for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
By Andrew Gans | 12/17/2020
The 2021 summer lineup will also include Shakespeare's
The Tempest
and an audio version of
Macbeth.
Regional News
World Premiere of Stacy Osei-Kuffour's
Animals
Available From Williamstown Theatre Festival's Audible Season December 17
By Talaura Harms | 12/17/2020
Jason Butler Harner, William Jackson Harper, Aja Naomi King, and Madeline Brewer star in the audio play.
Regional News
Watch Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in the Upcoming Musical
Iceboy!
By Dan Meyer | 12/16/2020
The Pasadena Playhouse sneak peek also features Laura Bell Bundy and Adam Devine.
Regional News
The Muny Announces 2021 Season Dates for
Sweeney Todd
,
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
, More
By Dan Meyer | 12/14/2020
The St. Louis outdoor venue’s 2020 plans were pushed to next year due to the pandemic.
Industry News
Camille A. Brown, Donja R. Love, More Receive Grants from Barrington Stage Company
By Dan Meyer | 12/10/2020
Spark Grants consisting of $2,500 were distributed to nearly a dozen theatre artists.
Regional News
Ken Page, Jason Gotay, Mamie Parris, More Will Be Part of
Muny Holiday Magic
By Andrew Gans | 12/10/2020
The holiday series will be available beginning December 21.
Cast Recordings & Albums
Listen to Anna Chlumsky as Chemist Rosalind Franklin in Clip From
Photograph 51
By Dan Meyer | 12/09/2020
The Anna Ziegler play is part of Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Audible season.
Regional News
Audra McDonald, Carla Gugino Star in Audio Presentation of
A Streetcar Named Desire
, Available December 3
By Talaura Harms | 12/03/2020
The play is co-produced by Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater.
Regional News
Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner, More Set for Signature's
Simply Sondheim,
Part of 2021 Season
By Andrew Gans | 12/02/2020
The Virginia venue's cinematic season will also include Daniel J. Watts'
The Jam: Only Child
, Dominique Morisseau's
Detroit ’67
, and more.
Regional News
Longtime Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan Announces Retirement
By Andrew Gans | 12/02/2020
Beginning in January 2022, Reagan will assume the role of senior advisor of the St. Louis venue.
The Verdict
Read Reviews for the Streaming Adaptation of
A Christmas Carol
, Starring Jefferson Mays
By Dan Meyer | 11/30/2020
The work benefits partner theatres around the country that have been affected by the ongoing pandemic.
Playbill Universe
Filmed Version of
A Christmas Carol
, Starring Tony Winner Jefferson Mays, Benefits Theatres Around the Country Beginning November 28
By Andrew Gans | 11/28/2020
Two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden directs the production, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse.
Regional News
Miami New Drama's Socially Distanced
Seven Deadly Sins
Begins Performances November 27
By Logan Culwell-Block | 11/27/2020
The site-specific event features works by Dael Orlandersmith, Hilary Bettis, Nilo Cruz, and more.
Regional News
Nasia Thomas and Nicholas Edwards Will Star in Streaming Version of
The Last 5 Years
By Andrew Gans | 11/24/2020
Out of the Box Theatrics and Holmdel Theatre Company will present the Jason Robert Brown musical.
Regional News
Kirstin Maldonado Will Join Norm Lewis and Deborah Cox in
Chicago
Children of Eden
By Andrew Gans | 11/20/2020
The Stephen Schwartz-John Caird musical is aiming for an August 2021 opening at the Arcada Theatre.
Regional News
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch November 20–22
By Dan Meyer | 11/20/2020
Mary Testa and Wesley Taylor star in a world premiere,
Between the World and Me
debuts on HBO Max, and more.
Film & TV News
In the News: Vanessa Williams Kicks Off
Fabulous Invalid
Season
,
Alexandra Billings Lands Multi-Episode Arc on
The Conners,
More
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 11/18/2020
Plus,
The Walking Dead
and
Love Actually
star Andrew Lincoln discusses his upcoming role in The Old Vic
A Christmas Carol.
Regional News
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Cancels All Scheduled Programs Through April 2021
By Andrew Gans | 11/18/2020
These cancellations represent 384 ticketed events and a financial loss of $24.1 million for the D.C. institution.
Los Angeles News
Interactive and Virtual Murder Mystery
Citizen Detective
Opens November 18
By Dan Meyer | 11/18/2020
The Geffen Stayhouse production has been extended through February 2021.
Los Angeles News
Center Theatre Group Adds
Oklahoma!
and
A Christmas Carol
to 2021–2022 Season
By Dan Meyer | 11/17/2020
The Los Angeles company now aims to reopen in August 2021.
Regional News
In the News: 2020 Tony Nominee Elizabeth Stanley Is Part of Alleyway’s Digital Theatre Festival, Relief Fund Launched for Theatre Designers
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 11/16/2020
Plus, a concept album of the new musical
Anne of Green Gables
sets its release date.
Industry News
In the News: Alex Newell, Leslie Odom Jr., Mj Rodriguez Set for
Divas Simply Singing!
Benefit, Drama League Announces Members of Directors Council
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 11/12/2020
Plus, Larry Owens, Adam Hyndman, Wayne Brady, and more will star in a Roger Q. Mason spotlight.
Film & TV News
In the News: Catch Connecticut's In-Person and Streaming
Last 5 Years,
Josh Groban Offers
An Evening of Harmony
on PBS, More
By Andrew Gans, Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 11/09/2020
Plus: Leslie Odom Jr. drops
The Christmas Album.
Cabaret & Concert News
In the News: Brandon Victor Dixon, Telly Leung, More to Sing Jones and Schmidt, Abingdon Names Winner of Virtual Short Plays Fest, More
By Andrew Gans | 11/05/2020
Plus: Watch a teaser for Signature's 80-minute
Signature Vinyl
concert.
Regional News
Tax Referendum to Support the Arts Passes in Jersey City 2020 Election
By Dan Meyer | 11/05/2020
The funds will go towards the city’s theatres, dance companies, and art galleries.
Classic Arts News
Houston Grand Opera Moves 2021 Programming, Including Jake Heggie, Margaret Atwood
,
and Joshua Hopkins’
Songs for Murdered Sisters
, Online
By Ryan McPhee | 11/04/2020
The remaining in-person events of the Texas company’s 2020–2021 season have been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic.
Industry News
Industry Roundup: New Hires at The Actors Fund, Woolly Mammoth, Broadway Records, More
By Dan Meyer | 11/02/2020
See who has recently joined the team at theatre institutions in New York and beyond.
Regional News
Merle Dandridge, Tony Yazbeck, Alysha Umphress, and More Star in
The Right Girl
Musical at the Barrington
By Andrew Gans | 11/01/2020
A filmed performance of the new musical, directed and choreographed by Tony winner Susan Stroman, is presented November 1 at the Massachusetts venue.
Regional News
Gavin Lee, Kerry Butler, More Star in Virtual
A Very Brady Musical
October 28
By Dan Meyer | 10/28/2020
The Ogunquit Playhouse benefit makes appropriate use of the Brady Brunch squares in the theatre-via-Zoom era.
Regional News
Here's the Story: Watch Teaser for
A Very Brady Musical
Starring Gavin Lee, Kerry Butler, More
By Andrew Gans | 10/27/2020
The Ogunquit Playhouse benefit will make use of the Brady Brunch squares in the theatre-via-Zoom era.
Regional News
Famed NYC-Area Westchester Broadway Theatre Closes Doors Permanently
By Logan Culwell-Block | 10/26/2020
Over 46 years of operation, the dinner theatre saw performances from Carolee Carmello, Will Swenson, Faith Prince, Robert Cuccioli, and more.
Cabaret & Concert News
Live From the West Side: Women of Broadway
Concert Series, Featuring Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams, Laura Benanti, Launches October 24
By Andrew Gans | 10/24/2020
Two-time Tony winner LuPone kicks off the virtual concert series at The Shubert Virtual Studios on Manhattan’s West Side.
Regional News
Williamstown Theatre Festival Adds Dominique Morisseau’s
Paradise Blue
to Audible Slate
By Dan Meyer | 10/21/2020
Release dates have also been set for the Audra McDonald-led
A Streetcar Named Desire
and more.
Regional News
Artistic Director Peter DuBois Steps Down at Huntington Theatre Company
By Dan Meyer | 10/14/2020
The change in leadership at the Boston regional theatre follows a number of complaints by staffers and a subsequent investigation.
Regional News
Kate Baldwin, Christopher Sieber, Rema Webb, More Will Be Part of Paper Mill Playhouse's Virtual Season
By Andrew Gans | 10/13/2020
Casting has been announced for the streaming productions of
Sing in a New Year!
and
Some Enchanted Evening.
Industry News
David Strathairn Stars in Radio Play Adaptation of
It Can’t Happen Here
October 13
By Dan Meyer | 10/13/2020
Several cast and creatives from Berkeley Rep’s 2016 production return.
Los Angeles News
David Kwong’s Virtual
Inside the Box
Opens October 8 at Geffen Playhouse
By Dan Meyer | 10/08/2020
The live, interactive production includes puzzle-solving, wordplay, and more.
Industry News
In the News: T. Oliver Reid, Joriah Kwamé, More to Take Part in Black Theatre Caucus' Virtual Awareness Event, Hear From the Creators of the Musical
Willow
, More
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer, Ryan McPhee | 10/07/2020
Plus: Tidtaya Sinutoke has been named the recipient of the sixth annual Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award.
Industry News
Industry Roundup: New Hires at Playwrights Horizons, Second Stage, York Theatre Company, More
By Dan Meyer | 10/05/2020
See who has recently joined the team at theatre institutions in New York and beyond.
Industry News
Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theater to Spearhead Black Theatre Strategic Initiative
By Dan Meyer | 10/01/2020
The "The Black Seed" initiative is kickstarted by a $5 million gift from the Mellon Foundation.
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