Theatre Guild

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Kirkwood Theatre Guild
by Steve Callahan - May 12, 2025

Don't miss it!The grand old Kirkwood Theatre Guild, now in its 93rd season, has opened a quite glorious and dazzlingly funny production of the musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.  Catch it if you can!

Veritas Productions & Theatre Arts Announces Inaugural Production Of JERRY'S GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Veritas Productions & Theatre Arts has announced its inaugural independently produced production of Jerry's Girls, co-presented with the Mizel Arts and Culture Center as part of their Neustadt JAAMM Festival (Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies, and Music). 

Atlanta Community Theatre Summer Preview
by Joseph Harrison - May 9, 2025

What better way to cool off on a hot, Atlanta summer evening (or afternoon!) than taking in one of these exciting productions, coming to a community theatre near you! Check out all the amazing theatre that Metro Atlanta has to offer this summer!

HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS, and More Set For Broadway in Santa Barbara's 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

The 25–26 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: Kinky Boots, The Book Of Mormon, Pilobolus: Other Worlds Collection, and Hadestown.

HADESTOWN, CLUE, and More Set For Broadway at Buddy Holly Hall 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for The Buddy Holly Hall. Performances will begin in January with Water For Elephants. Learn more about the season here!

Julie Harris Playwriting Competition Now In Progress
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

The Beverly Hills Theatre Guild's Julie Harris Playwriting Competition is accepting applications for its annual playwriting competition. This prestigious competition is in its 48th year and attracts interest from around the world.

4th Annual OC Theatre Guild Awards Celebrate Orange County's Theatre Scene
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

On Monday night, the Orange County theater community gathered once again to celebrate excellence in live performance at the 4th Annual OC Theatre Guild Awards.

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Begins Performances Tomorrow At Fox Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: CHASING THE UNBELIEVABLE, an explosive, all new show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the musical that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series.

HADESTOWN, CLUE, and More Set For Broadway in Wichita 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the Century II Concert Hall. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN WICHITA Series kicks off in January 2026.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour Comes To The Granada Theatre In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the magnificently macabre hit musical that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series.

Broadway Touring Production Of CLUE Takes The Stranahan Theater Stage In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the Stranahan Theater stage for eight performances May 6–11, 2025. 

GYPSY To Be Presented By The Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

The Beverly Theatre Guild will present a fabulous production of Gypsy-A Musical Fable to the stage of the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy on May 2-4, 2025.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway Tour Coming to Colorado Springs
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present The Addams Family, the magnificently macabre hit musical that embraces the wackiness in every family. The production will take the Pikes Peak Center stage April 29–May 1, 2025.

THE RAT PACK LOUNGE Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

The Rat Pack Lounge, by James Hindman and Ray Roderick and musical arrangements by John Glaudini, runs at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills. 

Review: LABOUR OF LOVE at St. Jude’s Hall
by Barry Lenny - Apr 8, 2025

A labour of love for St Jude’s Players.

HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE And More Set for 25-26 Broadway In South Bend Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the Morris Performing Arts Center. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: HADESTOWN, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, CLUE and BEETLEJUICE.

Judy Collins To Play The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the celebrated singer-songwriter Judy Collins at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE And More Announced for 2025-26 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the Prairie Home Alliance Theater at Peoria Civic Center. The 25–26 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: THE BOOK OF MORMON, HADESTOWN, LES MISÉRABLES, MRS. DOUBTFIRE and BEETLEJUICE.

How Often Do Broadway Musicals Tackle the Topic of War?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 30, 2025

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway musicals tackle the topic of war? There are actually many musicals about war in the canon. The rare feat of Operation Mincemeat lies in its tone. The show is a fast-paced, zany, comedic take on a mission that used a dead body to mislead the Axis forces, leading to the successful Allied invasion of Sicily.