The upcoming Dick Whittington pantomime will be the Bocking Theater Club’s first production in two years. Submitted by Bocking Theater Club A Bocking-based drama club is delighted to return to the stage after two years of Covid-19 restrictions. Members of the Bocking Theater Club started rehearsals for Dick Whittington onRead More →
Joshua Harmon’s new drama about five generations of a French Jewish family will play for two more weeks. The Manhattan Theater Club’s Off-Broadway production of Prayer for the French Republicoriginally scheduled to end on February 27, will now run until March 13. Previews began on January 13 at New YorkRead More →
Chester School District 139 has several new teachers for the 2021-22 school year and one of them is Rana Hodge, who is bringing a background in filmmaking, photography and writing to the class. Hodge teaches all second year English classes at Chester High School, is the sponsor of the CHSRead More →
An award-winning theater group presents its first show in two years. Bocking Theater Club features Dick Whittington as they return to pantomime after a wait. Rehearsals began virtually over Zoom, with many cast members struggling with wi-fi issues. Everything changed when the Covid restrictions were lifted. Amy Edwards of theRead More →
The Pulitzer Prize finalist is the first recipient of the Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship. The Manhattan Theater Club has named Zora Howard as the first recipient of the new Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship. The scholarship, fully supported by MTC patron Judith Champion, will be awarded annually, providing a playwright withRead More →
On Wednesday night on Broadway, “Skeleton Crew,” the finale of seven new plays written by black playwrights to debut this season, opened to an intimate crowd at the Manhattan Theater Club’s Friedman Theater. The show was embraced by an audience that included Danielle Brooks, Denée Benton and La Chanze butRead More →
The cool black interior of Studio 4 swelled with the sound of Spanish poetry and song on Sunday night with the Spanish Theater Club’s performance of “Si Cae España”, an original composition of existing poetry and songs about the Spanish Civil War. The Spanish Theater Club, a recently formed MURead More →
The New York premiere of long lost began performances May 14 at the Manhattan Theater Club ahead of the June 4 opening night. The drama, directed by Daniel Sullivan, is scheduled to play through June 30 in New York City Center – Stage I. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner DonaldRead More →
Due to positive cases of COVID-19 in the company, the Manhattan Theater Club production of Dominique Morisseau Skeleton crew delayed its Broadway premiere. Previews, originally scheduled for December 21, are now set to begin December 27 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater. Opening night has also been moved back aRead More →
Due to positive cases of COVID-19 in the company, the Manhattan Theater Club production of Dominique Morisseau Skeleton crew delayed its Broadway premiere. Premieres, originally scheduled for December 21, are now slated to begin December 27 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater. The opening night has also been shifted byRead More →
The world premiere of Morning sun, by Tony winner Simon Stephens, ends its Off-Broadway release on December 19. Originally scheduled to end on December 5, the Manhattan Theater Club’s production has been extended for two weeks at New York City Center – Stage I, where it opened on November 3.Read More →
The Experimental Theater Club competition is a new initiative launched within the framework of the 28th edition of the Cairo International Festival of Experimental Theater (CIFET). Led by the president of the Gamal Yakout festival, the initiative aims to shed light on experimental theatrical practices outside Cairo. The competition includesRead More →
The MOUNT Carmel School Drama Club has announced that they are giving everyone a special Christmas present with the free release of “Zero2Hero” on the school’s official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/c /MountCarmelSchool The film will premiere on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, at pm A sequel to “Zero to Hero,” releasedRead More →
INSPIRED by the show business adage, “The show must go on”, the Mount Carmel School Drama Club recently announced that it is proceeding safely with rehearsals and new performance dates for “The Sound of Music “, which will now premiere on January 26 and 28, 2022. Originally scheduled for DecemberRead More →
The TAMUSA drama club is hosting its inaugural cabaret event from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 19 at the Auditorium. The show will feature short form performances spanning genres and themes. The event is free and open to the public. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVPRead More →
BEMBRIDGE Little Theater Club surprised the island with a full-scale musical. Well-known for their scaled-down, intimate performances, the band pushed the boat out with their production of Dan Goggin’s Nunsense. The story follows a hopeless group of nuns as they desperately try to raise money to bury their sadly deceasedRead More →
A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from shows such as Rent, Les Misérables, Into the Woods, Matilda, Hairspray, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Once on This Island, Little Shop of Horrors , Mom Mia! and much more! The BishopRead More →
The Manhattan Theater Club world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, opened last night, Wednesday, November 3, at New York City Center – Stage I ( 131 West 55th Street). Blair Brown (Copenhagen, “Orange Is the NewRead More →
All new photos have been released for the world premiere of Morning Sun at the Manhattan Theater Club, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, and starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, and Tony Award nomineeRead More →
Photo courtesy of Jonyca Jiao The cast of “Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land” rehearses. The show is presented by a new Chinese theater troupe called EighthDay Theater Club. Communications junior Jonyca Jiao saw a gap in inclusivity in Northwestern’s theater department. So this year, she decided to fill it.Read More →
The first world production of Simon Stephens morning sun officially opens Nov. 3 at New York City Center – Stage I. The Manhattan Theater Club production began previews Oct. 12 and recently added two weeks of performances to the limited commitment. The play runs Off-Broadway until December 19. Tony WinnerRead More →
Get ready for a whole host of new US coins. The Manhattan Theater Club has announced a new slate of playwright commissions through a new partnership with the Edgerton Foundation, as well as ongoing partnerships with Bobbie Olsen and other donors. In addition to several new commissions, the theater companyRead More →
The Manhattan Theater Club today announced the world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer and starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, the four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco and Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland, will extend forRead More →
Bembridge Little Theater Club’s next production is ‘Nunsense – The Mega-Musical’ – a nun story with quite a difference! Having been forced to give up their missionary work in the south of France, the Little Sisters of Hoboken now run Mount St Helen’s School. Unfortunately, their cook recently served spoiledRead More →
Brechin’s Opus Theater Club returns with a vengeance in a unique celebration on the world stage Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. FacebookRead More →
Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson returned to the main stem with his one-man Broadway show debut, Lackawanna Blues, September 14. To commemorate the occasion, the Manhattan Theater Club held a dedication ceremony at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater, officially welcoming audiences back to the theater. Written, performed and directed by Santiago-Hudson,Read More →
The Manhattan Theater Club celebrated its grand return to live performances last night at the Samuel J. Friedman, where Ruben Santiago-Hudson presented the first preview of his solo play, Lackawanna Blues. The official opening party will take place on September 28. Guests included actors Brian Stokes Mitchell and S. EpathaRead More →
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced that tickets are now on sale for the Manhattan Theater Club world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by the Drama winner Desk Award Lila Neugebauer, and featuring Tony Award winner Blair Brown,Read More →
With the shift from online school to in-person school, the Verrado Drama Club is restarting! They will meet on Tuesdays in the black box (E-Wing) from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to Riley Wade, co-chairman of the club, “Last year the theater was heavily affected by Covid-19. With theRead More →
TUCSON (KVOA) – Theater and music lovers will soon be required to show proof of vaccination when attending a concert after several iconic venues recently announced the implementation of this policy for their patrons. In June, Gov. Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2770, allowing businesses in Arizona to not beRead More →
Lynne Meadow (artistic director) and Barry Grove (executive producer) have announced that Nancy Piccione, casting director at the Manhattan Theater Club since 1993, has resigned from her position. During his twenty-eight years at MTC, Piccione has launched numerous productions on and off Broadway as well as numerous readings. His manyRead More →
The San Diego State Musical Theater Club (MTC) has elected new members to its current Board of Directors for the 2021-22 academic year. Anelaokalani Lee, a psychology student, is the newly elected secretary of the MTC board. She claims that doing musical theater in high school changed her life, asRead More →
At age five, Baayork Lee’s life changed forever. “The cast came to Chinatown looking for kids for ‘The King and I,’ and I was cast. And from the age of five, I was there. Going to town and seeing Broadway shows” , said Lee. What do you want to knowRead More →
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, playwright and “Lackawanna Blues” performer (Photo by Emilio Madrid for Broadway.com) The Manhattan Theater Club has provided an update on its 2021-2022 season. The full cast for all productions will be announced at a later date. Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Tony winner Lackawanna Blues will make its Broadway debut atRead More →
As part of its 2021-2022 season, the Manhattan Theater Club presents Ruben Santiago-Hudson Lackawanna Blues on Broadway for the first time this fall. Tony winner Santiago-Hudson, as previously announced, will direct and star in his solo show, which is now set to begin previews on September 14 before an officialRead More →
(MCS) – As part of its ongoing 25th anniversary celebration, the Mount Carmel School Drama Club presents its next production, ‘Zero2Hero,’ which will reopen in Hollywood theaters on May 21. A sequel to “Zero to Hero,” released 10 years ago, “Zero2Hero” continues a club tradition of having direct student broadcasts,Read More →
(MCS) – As part of its ongoing 25th anniversary celebration, the Mount Carmel School Drama Club presents its next production, ‘Zero2Hero,’ which will reopen in Hollywood theaters on May 21. A sequel to “Zero to Hero,” released 10 years ago, “Zero2Hero” continues a club tradition of having direct student broadcasts,Read More →
The Manhattan Theater Club announced the addition of seven new members to the company’s board of directors, reflecting MTC’s ongoing efforts to expand and diversify its board of directors. These new members were elected to the MTC Board of Directors within the last twelve months: Mary Baccash, Vice President, InvestmentRead More →
(MCS) – As part of its continued 25th anniversary celebration, the Mount Carmel School Drama Club returns to William Shakespeare with an adaptation of his comedy classic, ‘As You Like It’. Taking on the challenge of putting on a Shakespeare show are two club veterans, Kina Dela Cruz and LarryRead More →
(MCS) – As part of its continued 25th anniversary celebration, the Mount Carmel School Drama Club returns to William Shakespeare with an adaptation of his comedy classic, ‘As You Like It’. While the club has presented 12 Shakespeare productions, including a feature film, the last time the club staged ShakespeareRead More →
Dozens of New York-based theater organizations have received grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, including the National Black Theatre, The Actors Fund, the Manhattan Theater Club, and the Roundabout Theater Company. Several grants included commission-only funds, such as the $10,000 Signature Theater Company grant for BrandenRead More →
Dozens of New York-based theater organizations have received grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, including the National Black Theatre, The Actors Fund, the Manhattan Theater Club, and the Roundabout Theater Company. Several grants included commission-only funds, such as the $10,000 Signature Theater Company grant for BrandenRead More →
LSU’s Musical Theater Club (MTC) has seen canceled performances for the past few semesters, but the club is getting back to work in a new way. In March 2020, MTC was gearing up for their performance showcase known as Singeaux, where they perform individual and collaborative numbers from different musicalRead More →
Although the Manhattan Theater Club has confirmed in-person performances through winter 2022, this interim period is full of virtual offerings. They announced the upcoming lineup of shows online, including a slew of new productions and revivals. Four new works will be presented as part of MTC Snapshots Series. Starting inRead More →
The Manhattan Theater Club has announced MTC’s next round of virtual theater offerings that will celebrate both old and new work. As physical stages remain dark across America, the Manhattan Theater Club invites audiences to come together virtually as a community and find connection, inspiration and entertainment through a seriesRead More →
Tony nominees Laura Linney, Jeremy Pope and Edie Falco perform in the Manhattan Theater Club’s old friends | New works: an advantage for MTC December 3. Simon Stephens, Elizabeth Strout and Jason Michael Webb join the trio. The free virtual event airs at 7 p.m. ET on MTC’s YouTube channel;Read More →
As part of its 2021-2022 season, the Manhattan Theater Club presents Ruben Santiago-Hudson Lackawanna Blues on Broadway for the first time. Tony winner Santiago-Hudson will direct and star in the one-man show, set to debut in fall 2021 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater, with new original music by BillRead More →
The Manhattan Theater Club has announced the MTC Virtual Theater lineup, which is set to continue online through the end of 2020 and beyond. As physical stages remain dark across America, the Manhattan Theater Club invites audiences to come together virtually as a community and find connection, inspiration and entertainmentRead More →
Wednesday, July 25, 1962 was quite pleasant for a summer eve in Washington, with the temperature hovering around 70 (though the humidity lingered near 80%). Excited spectators piled into the Washington Theater Club’s carriage theater to watch a performance of Tennessee Williams’ racy farce Adjustment periodthen into its eighth straightRead More →
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced that Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson will join the Manhattan Theater Club as Artistic Advisor. Santiago-Hudson will work closely with Lynne Meadow and the MTC artistic staff on planning and programming. Artistic Director Lynne Meadow said: “I have knownRead More →
Although its Broadway and Off-Broadway stages may be temporarily closed, the Manhattan Theater Club has continued to engage with its young and adult audiences through its online education platform. MTC is continuing its TheatreLink project, which guides students from partner schools to study and create theater together remotely, with virtualRead More →
The Manhattan Theater Club has canceled its spring Off-Broadway season amid the coronavirus pandemic and extended bans on mass gatherings. Scheduled to begin performances in May at New York City Center (which canceled the remainder of its season on March 28), Qui Nguyen’s Poor Yella Rednecks and that of EmilyRead More →
The Manhattan Theater Club Premiere on Broadway The Height of the Storm, a new play by Tony-nominated French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton, opens at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater on September 24. Jonathan Kent directs the drama, which arrives in the US after an acclaimed London run,Read More →
Is seeing more theater in 2020 your New Year’s resolution? A WhatsOnStage Theater Club membership might just be the ticket. With our spectacular January sale, this month only, you can save up to 30%* on our Standard and Premium annual subscriptions. Standard annual membership is now just £20, down fromRead More →
Broadway and The voice alum Sasha Allen – currently appearing Off-Broadway in The Public Theatre’s for girls of color who have thought about suicide/when the rainbow is enough-and On your feet! Star Ana Villafañe has joined the Manhattan Theater Club’s Fall Benefit lineup. As previously announced, the Nov. 11 eventRead More →
As the lights dimmed, the melodies of “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea” filled the theater and the audience cheered enthusiastically. Ariel, played by Heather Royer, took her place center stage, and the crowd laughed as she danced like a caricature of a Disney princess. This excitement resultedRead More →
MORE THINGS TO DO: Zoo Atlanta’s baby monkey now has a name Moors wisely gives us a very individualized driver; her strengths, her independence, her weaknesses, her love for her husband and her daughter have here a great specificity and individuality. The pilot is admirably ambitious, remorseless, independent, enthusiastic, andRead More →
From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill is the online source for acting careers. Discover our selection of theatrical technical positions available below. You can browse the full list of industry jobs in our extensive job postings database. AUDIO SERVICES MANAGER, Frost ProductionsThe Audio Services Manager is responsible for managing allRead More →
The world premiere of Continuity at the Manhattan Theater Club, the new play by Bess Wohl (Small Mouth Sounds, American Hero), nominated for the Drama Desk Awards and directed by Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812) , nominated for the Tony Awards, begins performances tomorrowRead More →
The American premiere of James Graham’s edit drama Ink, now premiering on Broadway, extended for the second time. The limited engagement of Manhattan Theater Club, The Almeida and Sonia Friedman Productions will continue through June 23 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater. Ink, directed by Almeida artistic director Rupert Goold,Read More →
LSU’s Musical Theater Club has the cure for your post-carnival blues – more merrymaking. The club organizes its 17th “Singo!” musical review on Friday, March 8 at the LSU Union Theater. The show is free and the music will be non-stop as 41 performers sing and dance to popular musicalRead More →
Courtesy of the UNF Musical Theater Club. I sat among the packed house of lucky people who made it to the Andrew Robinson Theater for UNF Musical Theater Club’s “Into the Woods.” Courtesy of the UNF Musical Theater Club. With very little knowledge of the play itself outside of myRead More →
Don’t expect a lot of Broadway-style sets and intricate sets when “The Addams Family” musical opens Jan. 25 at the Reilly Theater. But you will find something a little unexpected. There will be an orchestra on stage for the Musical Theater Club at LSU’s production. “We call it a deconstructedRead More →
When Lynne Meadow took on the role of artistic director at the Manhattan Theater Club in 1972, it was a choice between leading the newly created theater company – then a small nonprofit located in a three-story space on East 73rd Street – and working in the cheese department atRead More →
Condola Rashad, four-time Tony nominee, recently nominated for her lead role in the revival of Manhattan Theater Club Saint Joan, will host the company’s next spring gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event will take place on May 14 and will feature performances from a number of Broadway shows. Read:Read More →
Songs from “The Wiz,” “West Side Story,” Godspell” and “Flight” performed by members of LSU’s Musical Theater Club entertained the Baton Rouge Music Club and guests at the annual scholarship luncheon. group studies on March 22. Welcoming everyone was the president of the club Victor Klimachwho presented Todd McQueen, deanRead More →
Chloe Torrence circled a group of actors and singers on stage at the Charity Randall Theatre, kicking off her usual weekday routine. “From tonight you can’t call ‘line’ anymore,” Torrence said. “We’re starting technical rehearsals soon, so you should know your lines by now.” The junior theater arts and musicRead More →
The Manhattan Theater Club has announced the lineup for this spring’s Ted Snowdon Reading Series, which begins Feb. 12. Readings will take place Monday through March 12, excluding Presidents Day, February 19. All readings are free and open to the public (RSVP required). Now in its 20th year, this repeatRead More →
Hal Prince, producer/director extraordinaire is far too modest. His new offering to the Manhattan Theater Club is so entertaining that I hereby elevate him from PRINCE to KING OF BROADWAY for orchestrating this two and a half hour extravaganza which he managed to accomplish with only nine very talented actors.Read More →