by Jess Hoffman Will Kempe’s Players is a relatively new theater company to the New York Capital District. They specialize in bare-bones, low-tech Shakespeare and perform at various community centers. Their style brings to mind the travelling performers and street performers of Shakespeare’s era. Because Will Kempe’s Players is so…
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announces details for its upcoming 26/27 season. The theater’s 41st season launches in October of 2026 with LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD by Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale). Set on the remote edge of a small Idaho town, this…
by Jess Hoffman Historical dark comedies would seem to be a niche genre combination, but Archduke at Capital Repertory Theatre is not the first one I’ve reviewed and I doubt it will be the last. There seems to be an interest in recent years in writing avant-garde, darkly funny, historical…
by Jeannie Marlin Woods This charming “two-hander” playing at the Majestic Theater is a perfect little love letter that should not be missed. Based on the actual love story of playwright Ken Ludwig’s parents, “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” is a wonder—marvelously constructed to hold our attention even though the plot…
(Dorset, VT – March 2026) — Dorset Theatre Festival is proud to announce its 49th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 19, 2026. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, by Johnna Wright & Patty Jamieson (June 19 – July 4); The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck (July 10 –…
SCHENECTADY (March 9) — Proctors Collaborative officially revealed its 2026-27 season tonight during the festive annual Season Announcement Bash, sponsored by Hill, Gosdeck, McGraw and Nemeth, on the MainStage at Proctors, launching a landmark year as the organization celebrates the 100th anniversary season of Proctors. The centennial season at Proctors features…
Schenectady, NY (March 17) – Proctors is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Zambri, Esq. as Chair of its Board of Directors. Her appointment as Chair reflects both her dedication to the organization and her passion for ensuring access to high-quality performing arts experiences for the community. Zambri, managing…
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has been awarded a grant from CT Humanities to support their TWtalks Series during the World Premiere Production of CIRCUS FIRE. The Hartford Circus Fire: A Tragedy that Reshaped the Law is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at…
Schenectady Civic Players continues its 98th season on March 20–29, 2026, with The Seafarer, the Tony-nominated drama by Conor McPherson, directed by Tony Pallone. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (March 20–22) and Wednesday–Sunday (March 25–29). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday matinees…
Catskill, NY — Bridge Street Theatre concludes its 2026 SoloFest festival with Archie Parish’s Parting Words, a deeply personal solo performance written and performed by Academy Award–winning playwright Ernest Thompson (On Golden Pond). The production runs March 20–22 in Catskill as the final installment of the theatre’s annual festival of…
Berkshires StorySLAM 2026 are seeking submissions! Apply using the link below before April 1!https://www.adamstheater.org/2026storyslam For one incredible weekend this summer, a group of diverse storytellers from the local community will be competitively selected to tell incredibly true tales on stage at the Adams Theater (8/15) and The ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance…
