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Regional News
Read the latest news about theatre produced outside of New York City.
Industry News
In the News: Larry Powell Awarded Playwriting Commission, Donmar Reimagines
Assembly
for Digital Production
By Talaura Harms | 03/03/2021
Plus: New Federal Theatre will present readings of Pearl Cleage and Cassandra Medley plays for Women's History Month.
Classic Arts News
Glimmerglass Plans Outdoor 2021 Season With New, Open-Air Stage on Festival Lawn
By Ryan McPhee | 03/02/2021
The summer lineup includes the world premiere of Sandra Seaton’s
The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson,
starring Denyce Graves.
Regional News
Virtual Premiere of
Strange Courtesies,
About South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Begins February 27
By Andrew Gans | 02/27/2021
San Jose Stage company, in collaboration with the African-American Shakespeare Company, presents L. Peter Callender's drama.
Playbill Universe
Original Off-Broadway Cast of
Assassins
Will Join Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman for Free Virtual Event
By Andrew Gans | 02/26/2021
The 30th anniversary reunion is part of the
Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy
series.
Regional News
Take a Look at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's New Arts Activism Campaign: The Monument Project
By Talaura Harms | 02/25/2021
The portraits were taken atop the pedestals of the city's old Confederate statues.
Regional News
Cast Set for All-Female Reading of Lauren Gunderson's
The Revolutionists
By Andrew Gans | 02/23/2021
Charles Pasternak directs the virtual reading for California's Coachella Valley Repertory.
Regional News
Andréa Burns Stars in Theresa Rebeck's
Bad Dates
Beginning February 23
By Andrew Gans | 02/23/2021
Peter Flynn directs the production, launching George Street Playhouse's streaming season.
Readings and Workshops
Developmental Reading of New Musical
Fortunate Sons
, From
A Star Is Born
Oscar Winner Paul Williams, Streams February 19–20
By Andrew Gans | 02/19/2021
Set during the Vietnam War, the musical features a book by Eric R. Cohen and Marc Madnick.
Theatre Alternatives
Ato Blankson-Wood, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, More Star in
The Manic Monologues
February 18
By Dan Meyer | 02/18/2021
The McCarter Theatre Center digital production, featuring an interactive component, explores mental health.
Regional News
New Dates Set for Streaming Version of
The Last 5 Years,
Starring
Nasia Thomas and Nicholas Edwards
By Andrew Gans | 02/17/2021
Tony winner Jason Michael Webb will direct the production of the Jason Robert Brown musical.
Industry News
National Endowment for the Arts Grants $27.5 Million in First Round of 2021 Funding
By Dan Meyer | 02/04/2021
The 1,073 recipients are spread across the 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Regional News
Signature's
Simply Sondheim,
Starring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner, Begins February 2
By Andrew Gans | 02/02/2021
The production is directed and choreographed by Matthew Gardiner.
Regional News
Cast Set for Regional Premiere of
The Unpredictable Times
By Andrew Gans | 01/30/2021
Kevin Ray Johnson's coming-of-age drama will play Sarasota, Florida, in June.
Readings and Workshops
Cast Set for Reading of Kemp
Powers'
Christa McAuliffe's Eyes Were Blue
By Andrew Gans | 01/28/2021
Powers wrote the adapted screenplay for
One Night in Miami…
, directed by Oscar winner Regina King and now available on Amazon Prime.
Tri-State News
Andréa Burns and Maulik Pancholy Tapped for George Street Playhouse 2021 Virtual Season
By Dan Meyer | 01/26/2021
The Broadway alums will star in two solo comedies.
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.
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.
Theatre Alternatives
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.
Theatre Alternatives
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.
Theatre Alternatives
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.
Theatre Alternatives
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.
Theatre Alternatives
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.
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