Today’s Highlights:
Relax … let go … let fly…
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2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations:
Click here for the complete list of nominees.
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Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Waiting for Godot will run Sept. 13 – Jan. 4, 2026 (opening Sept. 18) at the Hudson Theatre.
Keanu Reeves (Estragon), Alex Winter (Vladimir), and Michael Patrick Thornton (Lucky).
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show has announced its 40-city tour, to begin Sept, 2025. Click here for more information about the tour.
(original cast members) Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn
Audiences in each city will have an opportunity to meet stars from the movie; participate in a costume contest; and interact with a live performance by the local Shadow Cast. They will be performing scenes from the movie ‘live’ on stage while the full un-edited film is shown behind them. Also, in select cities, view the traveling museum which includes artifacts and costumes from the film.
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Due to popularity, Ragtime has added additional performances at CT’s Goodspeed, directed by Christopher Betts. The musical will now continue through June 15.
Mamie Parris (Mother), Michael Wordly (Coalhouse Walker Jr.), David R. Gordon (Tateh), Brennyn Lark (Sarah), Edward Watts (Father), Behr Marshall (Younger Brother), Sawyer Delaney (Little Boy),and Sofie Nesanelis (Little Girl), with Jordan Alexander, Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander, Mia Bergstrom, Tommy Betz, Jodi Bluestein, Yophi Adia Bost, Jonathan Cobrda, Jalyn Crosby, Joseph Fierberg, Mia Gerachis, Blair Goldberg, Nathan Haltiwanger, Benjamin H. Moore, Jeremiah Valentino Porter, Rory Shirley, Stephen Tewksbury, Matt Wall, Henry H. Miller, Xavier Turner, and Robin Louise Mille.
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Gingold Theatrical Group will present a one-night, script-in-hand presentation of Shaw’s Saint Joan on Mon. May 12 at 7 PM at Off-Broadway’s The Players, directed by Lily Kanter Riopelle.
Madeline Seidman (Joan), Ben Davis (Robert), Ty Jones (Poulengey / Ladvenu), Patrick Page (Archbishop/Inquisito), Paco Tolson (Dunois), Rob McClure (Warwick), PJ Adzima (Charles), Mark Shanahan (Chaplain), John Andrew Morrison (Cauchon), Sean Mcintyre (Lar Hire.d’Estivet), Robert Elijah Kollman (Steward / Edward the Page / The Page), Robert Elijah Kollman (Steward.Edward The Page, The Page), R.J. Foster (La Tremoulle), and Christopher Invar (Blubeard/Engligh Soldier.
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The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that “Great Performances” will be awarded the 2025 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre for its contribution to the performing arts.
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“Just in Time: Jonathan Groff, Alex Timbers, Andrew Resnick, Shannon Lewis, and Ted Chapin in Conversation” will take place Sun. May 18 at 7 PM at NYC’s 92ny.
The group will discuss Alex Timbers’ new musical Just in Time. An electrifying new musical that will transport audiences into an intimate nightclub complete with a live band, a stellar ensemble cast, and iconic Bobby Darin hits including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash,” and “Dream Lover.” Discover the man behind the music – a once-in-a-lifetime talent who knew his time was limited and was determined to make a splash before it was too late.
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Gingold Theatrical Group’s Pygmalion will run Oct. 22 – Nov. 22 at Theatre Row.
Director, cast, and link TBA.
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The world premiere of Write of Spring (2025), a presentation of new one-act plays, will run May 3 – 18 at Write Act Rep.
Carla Cackowski, Susan C. Hunter, Mitch Metivier, Thomas J. Misuraca, Rochelle Perry, and Jorge A. Pulido, and Darrin Yalacki.
Kyle Blumenthal, Carla Cackowski, Susan Eiden, Mitch Metivier, Anne Mesa, Jorge A. Pulido and Darrin Yalacki.
Erika Godwin, Veli Gonzalez, Justin Gubersky, Jude Jones, Gwendolyn Joyce, Lillian Kamm, Jennifer Kenyon, Tony Kim, Adam Kroksh, Gemma Kyle, Paige Laviolette, Jack Lechich, Helena Maggiore, Naledi Miga, and Patrick PL Ip, Margo Rowder and Helen Wu.
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The world premiere of Peril in the Alps, written & directed by Steven Dietz, has been extended through May 18 at Salona Beach’s North Coast Rep.
Gabby Adner, Valerie Larson, Brian Mackey, Omri Shein, Amanda Sitton, and Christopher M. (Man 1).
The twin sister of Captain Hasting’s wife, Dulcie, has been kidnapped — and Hercule Poirot rightly expects not only extortion to follow, but murder! Using elements of Agatha Christie’s “Poirot Investigates,” Steven Dietz creates a sequel to his wildly popular Murder on the Links, taking us on a thrilling and dangerous trip to the snow-capped Alps where the famed Belgian detective may finally meet his match. Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery romp. Don’t miss it!
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The 2025 Drama Desk Awards, written by Steve Rosen and David Rossmer, will take place Sun. June 1 at 6:15 PM at NYC’s Skirball (556 LaGuardia Place), hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, and directed by Lorin Latarro, with music direction by Dan Lipton.
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August Wilson’s Fences will run Apr. 30 – May 18 (opening May 4) at Laguna Playhouse, directed by Yvette Freeman-Hartley.
Tamara Graham (Rose Maxson), Boise Holmes (Jim Bono), Corey Jones (Troy Maxson), Amari McCoy (Raynell Maxson), Matt Orduna (Gabriel), K.J. Powell (Cory Maxson), and Sean Samuels Lyons Maxson).
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Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre (link TBA) has announced its 2025-26 season: (dates TBA).
Basura, by Gloria Estefan & Emily Estefan. Based on the award-winning documentary film “Landfill Harmonic,” the piece is a powerful and bold new musical inspired by the true story of Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra, where young artists turn scrap material into instruments and music into possibilities. An unforgettable journey of rhythm, resilience, and extraordinary music — a radiant, heart-swelling reminder that even in the most unlikely places, you can build something beautiful.
Fiddler on the Roof
Covenant
Duel Reality
Fires, Ohio, by Goloria & Emily Estefan
One more production TBA
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Herb Gardner’s I’m Not Rappaport will run May 30 – June 29 at NY’s Hudson Valley’s Shadowland Stages, directed by Neil Pepe.
Judd Hirsch and more TBA.
The comedic play follows two octogenarians talking on a park bench.
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Steve Ross Love songs – Old and New will take place Mon. May 19 at 7 PM at NYC’s Birdland.
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Nino Greene ‘s Small Cat Negotiable will begin May 21 online, directed by Bernadette Armstrong, at Open-Door Playhouse.
Kim Hlavac (Kathleen), Michael Fletcher (Jeremy), and Barika Phillips (Bell & Rental Agent)
Looking for a new apartment together is a great way to get to know somebody and their existential despair.