Today’s Highlights:
The Typist, world premiere by Shem Bitterman, directed by Jeremy Wechsler, featuring Noah James and Evangeline Edwards, begins previews at Hollywood’s Hudson Guild Theatre.
54 Sings the Life of a Showgirl livestream only concert (no in-person option), with music direction by Drew Wutke, featuring Alexandra Baker, Elyse Bell, Anna Bermudez, Aryn Bohannon, Ethan Carlson, Tyler Conroy, Deanna Giulietti, Tayler Harris,Krystal Hernandez, Morgan Higgins, Natalie Joy Johnson, Korie Lee Blossey, Cate Ré, Morgan Reilly, Kat Rodriguez, Carrie Wagner, and Gianna Yanelli, at 7 PM NYC’s 54 Below.
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A Queer Chaos will take place July 26 at 9:30 PM at 54 Below.
Performer: Áyal
The acclaimed drag cabaret performance traces the making of a queer artist through musical theatre, family memory, and sonic evolution. Inspired by watching iconic stage performances with Áyal’s grandparents, the show moves through classic theatrical influence into original work and a deep love of rock music. Through live vocals, drag, storytelling, and theatrical chaos,and explores how queerness, performance, and identity are inherited, learned, and ultimately reclaimed. It is both homage and rupture — honouring musical theatre as a formative force while breaking it open to make space for queerer, louder, messier truths.
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Over the next 2 years, Milwaukee Rep (link TBA) will produce 6 new plays (dates, casting, and additonal information TBA):
American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar & Mark Clements
George & Gracie: A Love Story by Tami Workentin
The Cherry Tortured by Aaron Posner
Mke MVP by Matt Zembrowski
Instructions for a Seance by Katie Bender
Untitled, by Andrew Bovell
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Submissions are now open for Off-Broadway’s Red Bull Theater‘s Short New Play Festival 2026 – Refinished,(June 22 at at Symphony Space), directed by José Zayas. The submission deadline is Mar. 23. The festival will take place June 22 at at Symphony Space.
The festival will offer 6 brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes.
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The Big Bang Benefit will run Feb. 5-6 at NYC’s Judson Memoral Church tin support of Judson Arts Commons. The event will offer 4 news play readings (see below). Link and cast TBA.
Rachel Bonds, Susanna Fogel, C.A. Johnson, and Michael Mitnick.
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Broadway Sings Abba continues Mar. 22, Mar 26, Mar. 9 & Apr. 9 at NYC’s Cutting Room.
Taylor Iman Jones, Ryan McCartan, Liisi LaFontaine, Emily Alvarado, Courtney Bassett, Kelly McIntyre, Corey Mach, and Terrence Williams Jr.
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The Los Angelis Drama Critics Circle has announced its Special Acheivement Award Honorees for Theatrical Excellence in 2025.
Click the link above for the winners.
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Joanna MccCeland Glass’ Louisa Gillis continues through Feb. 8 at CA’s North Coast Rep, directed by David Ellenstein.
James Sutorius (Grandpa), Faline England (Celia), Caroline Renee (Lucy), and Denise Young (Helga).
A haunting incident from 40 years ago ignites this explosive world premiere about the devastating ripple effects of revenge. Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama weaves a sophisticated psychological thriller about family bonds, betrayal, and the possibility of healing. In this masterfully crafted battle of wits and words that is laced with humor, secrets unravel and alliances shift as a brilliant but fractured family grapples with the power of forgiveness and the price of letting go. Experience this stunning new drama that proves the strongest family ties can bind us or set us free.
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The Robey Theatre Company will present staged reading of Medea on Feb. 15 at 3 PM at the L.A. Theatre Center, adapted by Countee Cullen and directed by Ben Guillory. 
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Cydney Wayne Davis, Talmadge Talib, Melissa Kaye Bontempt, Kim Bailey, Enisha Brewster, Carter Graves, James T. Lawson II, Dane Gbrayes, Ben Guillory.
Jason, the hero of legend, has abandoned Medea, daughter of the sun, who saved his life and bore him two sons. Jason has left her to marry the daughter of the wealthy King Creon and become her Prince Consort. Medea, consumed by rage, plots bloody revenge on her enemies. She does not want to slay Jason, however. She wants him to suffer long and hard, so that he may contemplate the consequences of his actions. Who else will endure her merciless wrath? Who shall die?
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Innovation Ticket Company will present Benjamin Hey & Derek Denckla’s Corona Crazy: The Musical, to take place at various time on Jan. 29, at Theatro Latea (107 Suffolk Street).
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The musical follows nine neighbors living in a Midtown Manhattan apartment building as they navigate fear, loss, love, isolation, and resilience during the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Humor and heartbreak intertwine in songs such as Money Gettin’ Funny, Trapped & Alone, and Zoom School, capturing the lived experience of New Yorkers at the epicenter of a global crisis.
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Robert Axwlrod’s Lifeline continues through Mar. 1 at North Hollywood’s Road Theatre, directed by Ken Sawer.
JenBrittany Visser (Jen),Tommy Dickie (Drew), Amy Tolsky (Patti), Clifton J. Adams (Kai), Naomi Rubin (Sarah Beth), and Xoe Savvle (Maya). Alternate cast: Destinee Stewart (Jen), Juan Pope (Drew), Ivy Khan (Pattie), Casey Daley (Kai), Gabie Faulkner (Sara Beth), and Rafi Perez (Maya).
Patti, a Well-meaning mother seeking purpose after an unforseen, life-changing event. She volunteers for a suicide hotline, navigating intense, emotional training that bridges divides between diverse people through laughter and tears.