‘Purple Rain’ and 41 More Plays and Musicals to See in the U.S. This Fall
A five-way co-production of Jocelyn Bioh’s Harlem salon comedy, directed by Whitney White, makes its final stop after crisscrossing the country.
Lyric Hammersmith season: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to receive UK premiere
The Tony award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding will receive its UK premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre as part of its new season of work.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's 2026 Season
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan has announced three new productions for 2026.
Off-Broadway Sia Musical Saturday Church Releases Concept Album
The digital release from Joy Machine Records features the cast of the upcoming world premiere New York Theatre Workshop musical.
A Dozen Off Broadway Shows to Energize Your August
The Tony Award winners J. Harrison Ghee and Joaquina Kalukango star in this new musical alongside Bryson Battle (“The Voice”), who makes his professional stage debut as Ulysses, a young New Yorker whose world opens up when he discovers the L.G.B.T. haven of Saturday Church.
Clooney Brought Edward R. Murrow to Broadway. Next Stop: CNN.
In June, the news network is planning to broadcast one of the last performances of “Good Night, and Good Luck.”
Swept Away Will Be Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide
The work follows four survivors of an 1888 shipwreck off the coast of New Bedford, Massachusetts. As they struggle to stay alive, they must question whether or not they can live with the consequences of their actions, and discover how tragedy can lead to forgiveness.
Swept Away Broadway Cast Album Releases Digitally February 7
The ensemble includes Josh Breckenridge, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Rico LeBron, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Chase Peacock, Tyrone L. Robinson, David Rowen, and John Sygar. Swings John Michael Finley and Robert Pendilla round out the company.
The Thing About Jellyfish Stage Play Opens World Premiere February 5
A new stage adaptation of Ali Benjamin's best-selling novel The Thing About Jellyfish officially opens its world premiere run at Berkeley Rep in California February 5 after beginning previews January 31. Performances continue through March 9.
Vinny DePonto's Mindplay Begins Off-Broadway Run December 15
Following a sold-out, critically-acclaimed engagements at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, Arena Stage in Washington D.C, and The Huntington in Boston, Mindplay will run at Greenwich House Theater through April 20, 2025 with a January 13 opening.
This Visionary Entertainment Company Is Devoted To Sharing Stories From Voices That Are Not Often Heard
One of the great forces behind Swept Away are lead producers Madison Wells Live. Founded by producer Gigi Pritzker as the theatrical arm of her entertainment company, Madison Wells, Madison Wells Live is devoted to nurturing storytellers who push boundaries.
'Swept Away' Review: Lost at Sea, How Far Would You Sink?
A dark musical about a shipwreck and its aftermath, with songs by the Avett Brothers, anchors on Broadway.
The Avett Brothers Music & Lyrics to Be Featured in Upcoming Broadway Musical ‘Swept Away’
The upcoming Broadway musical Swept Away is set to feature music and lyrics from folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, with the musical playing Broadway’s Longacre Theatre in New York City.
Broadway-aimed ‘The Thing About Jellyfish’ will debut at Berkeley Rep
Tyne Rafaeli will direct the Broadway-aimed piece, which is being adapted for the stage by Keith Bunin. “The Thing About Jellyfish” is being produced in association with Madison Wells Live.
Broadway's Jaja's African Hair Braiding Is Going on Tour
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's play will travel to Washington, D.C.; California's Bay Area; and Chicago.
In the producer's office: Gigi Pritzker and Jamie Forshaw on their mission-based philosophy of producing for Broadway
In this Q&A, the Madison Wells Live leaders discusses their unique multi-media strategy, upcoming projects like "Swept Away" and "The Thing About Jellyfish" and more.