Company member Sarah Manton is in Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, with book by Joe DiPietro, music by Brendan Milburn, lyrics by Valerie Vigoda, and directed by Craig Wells, at Coachella Valley Repertory. A sleep-deprived single mom who makes her living as a video game music composer is contacted across space and time, via a crossed connection on her cell phone, by the famous early 20th century polar explorer Ernest Shackleton while he is stranded on an iceberg in the Antarctic in the early 1900s. Inspired by her music, he shares his epic journey with her and, together, they overcome the odds in a musical romance for the ages. Performances run through May 10 in Cathedral City, CA.
Company member Blake Hackler’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, directed by Jeffrey Schmidt, premiers at Theatre Three. The tiny village of Kingโs Abbot is rocked by scandal when Roger Ackroyd, the wealthiest man in town, is found dead shortly after the apparent suicide of his fiancรฉe. Commissioned by T3, Blake Hackler puts Poirot on the case! Performances run through May 10 in Dallas, TX.
John Douglas Thompson, acclaimed actor and teacher, will join The Actors Centerโs Resident Company this May for a development workshop exploringย William Shakespeare.
Bethany Caputo, acting teacher, coach, and Artistic Director of Chekhov Studio NYC, and Jessica Daniels, casting director for film and television, join The Actors Center for teaching residencies exploring Michael Chekhov and on-camera audition technique.
Company members Maria-Christina Oliveras and Ka-Ling Cheung are in The Balusters on Broadway, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. The Vernon Point Neighborhood Association is a passionate bunch, whether squabbling over historically inaccurate porch railings or debating trash can protocol. Still, no one is prepared for the neighbor-versus-neighbor battle royale that ensues when a newcomer to the board suggests the unthinkable: installing a stop sign on the corner of the enclaveโs prettiest block. Maria-Christina plays the character of Luz Baccay, while Ka-Ling is the understudy for Melissa Han. Performances run through May 24 at The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Company member Maulik Pancholy is in Schmigadoon! on Broadway, with book, music, and lyrics by Cinco Paul, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. Welcome to Schmigadoonโthe magical town where every day is a musical. Everybody has a song for everything, the corn is as high as an elephantโs eye, and the only bridge out of town leads nowhere. When one couple accidentally wanders in, they discover the only way to escape is by finding true loveโwhich may or may not be with each other. Performances run through September 6 at the Nederlander Theatre.
Company members Judy Kuhn, Lizan Mitchell, and Jason Kravits have received Lucille Lortel Award nominations, recognizing them for excellence in New Yorkย Off-Broadwayย theatre. Judy Kuhn was nominated for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical for her role in The Baker’s Wife. Lizan Mitchell was nominated for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play for her role in Cold War Choir Practice. And Jason Kravits and the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee were nominated for Outstanding Ensemble. In addition, Cold War Choir Practice was nominated for Best Play, alongside Kyoto, which featured company member Natalie Gold. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was also nominated for Outstanding Revival, alongside Bus Stop, which featured company member Cindy Cheung. The 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards will be held on Sunday, May 3 at NYU Skirball.
Company members Bre Blair, Stephanie Kurtzuba, and Matthew Rauch are in season 2 of Your Friends And Neighbors, from creator Jonathan Tropper. The series stars Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, and Olivia Munn, among others. Andrew “Coop” Cooper is coming to terms with his divorce. He’s also a hedge fund manager who’s recently been fired in disgrace from his job. To maintain his lifestyle, Coop resorts to stealing from the homes of his neighbors in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village. In Season 2, Coop doubles down on his life as an unlikely suburban thief, until the arrival of a new neighbor threatens to expose his secrets and place his family at risk.ย New episodes air on Fridays through June 5 on Apple TV. Watch trailer here.

