REVIEW: “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” at The Majestic Theater

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…

Majestic Theater Presents “Dear Jack, Dear Louise”

West Springfield, MA (2/12/26) – The fourth play of the Majestic Theater’s current season is the heartfelt and comical play Dear Jack, Dear Louise, which runs February 26 through April 4 at the West Springfield venue. Written by Ken Ludwig, Dear Jack, Dear Louise tells the story (through letters) of the relationship between a young…

Favorites of 2025: Barbara Waldinger

2025 was an exciting and innovative season—a mix of new plays and classics, chock full of exceptional performances, directors and designers. Barbara Waldinger’s Top Ten Plays For first rate ensemble performances: Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Robert Egan.  Dorset Theatre Festival The Piano Lesson by August…

Goodspeed Musicals Proudly Announces 2026 Season

EAST HADDAM, Conn. (Oct. 8, 2026) – Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals proudly announces its 2026 season at The Goodspeed. It’s a season that has something for everyone! An Andrew Lloyd Webber mega-hit, a dazzling tap-filled Gershwin romp, an exciting world premiere and the triumphant return of the world’s most famous orphan. The…

Shakespeare & Company Presents Plays in Process

An introduction to new works showcased outdoors at the Rose Footprint Theatre LENOX, Mass. – Shakespeare & Company presents Plays in Process, a celebration of developing works that offers an inside look at the evolution of a play from script to stage. Returning for its fourth year, Plays in Process has already seen several…

Majestic Theater Announces 2025-2026 Season

Single Ticket Sales Available August 18  West Springfield, MA (8/17/25) – West Springfield’s Majestic Theater has announced the lineup for its 28th season.  Producing Director Danny Eaton will present a five-play season that incorporates a mix of classic and newer works featuring music, comedy and drama.  Single tickets for the five plays are available…

Shakespeare & Company Presents Plays in Progress

Shakespeare & Company Experience a play in its early stages when possibilities are endless! Returning for its fourth year, Plays in Process offers a glimpse into the inner workings of play creation as new works are readied for the stage. Many Plays in Process titles have gone on to become…

Shakespeare & Company Announces Additional Titles for Season 2025

LENOX, Mass. – Shakespeare & Company has announced its remaining titles of Season 2025, including Circus & The Bard, co-created by Allyn Burrows, Robin Eldridge, and Pedro Reis; Mother Play: a play in five evictions by Paul Vogel; the return of of both its new-works series Plays in Process, and its traditional winter show, this year…