New Group News

Christopher Rountree — the 3-time GRAMMY-nominated composer, conductor, and band leader best known as the Founder and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles new music collective Wild Up — will release 3 BPM, his debut album as a composer out July 12. 3 BPM finds a lineup of musicians — including piano duo HOCKET, the widely acclaimed violist Nadia Sirota, and various members of Wild Up — embarking on a novel musical architecture of Rountree’s conception. Listen to an excerpt from the album now!

The New Group is now presenting All of Me, by Laura Winters. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play!

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

Groundbreaking country artist, Lily Rose, first burst onto the scene with her distinct vocals and unique perspective, earning the trust of her fans one city at a time as she toured with country's biggest stars. Now, the trailblazing country star delivers her highly-anticipated EP Runnin' Outta Time to fans, bringing a modern approach to songs about family, hometowns, and living life to its fullest. Listen to the EP now!

CAPA has announced the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps. The Capitol Fools will perform live on the Davidson Theatre (77 S. High St.) stage on Thursday, September 26.

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.

Sutton Foster is coming to the Playhouse in Wilmington, Delaware this November with THE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER. The performance is set for November 2, 2024.

Catch the premiere of Amina Henry's THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN at the Women in Theatre Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Cincinnati Arts Association has announced that the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe the Capitol Steps will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps.

Signature Theatre has named Julián Mesri as the Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Resident.

Discover the captivating new play DAS ERSATZ by Cosimo Pori and Travis Amiel, presented by The Brick Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at South Coast Repertory's world premiere of Galilee, 34 by Eleanor Burgess. Directed by Davis McCallum, the story exploring the disciples in the aftermath of the Crucifixion, runs through May 12, 2024 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Grace McLean is currently appearing as President Woodrow Wilson in the Tony Award-nominated musical Suffs. She’s about to release her debut album, My Lovely Enemy, on May 10th. We spoke about her upcoming special album release show at Joe’s Pub, which you can catch on May 6th at 9:30 pm. Read our conversation about the show and album.

David Neipris' Pure Cinema will be presented at Broadwater Black Box in June. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced five new members of the theatre's Board, including the return of Julia Stephen, alongside Mark Hoult-Allen as the Board's new Vice Chair.

Author and Award-wining Broadway Director Kristin Hanggi will be holding a book signing celebration for the release of their book “God, Sex, Musical Theatre” on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:30-9 PM at the iconic Drama Book Shop in Manhattan.

The New Group has released first look photos of All of Me, by Laura Winters, with Madison Ferris, Danny J. Gomez, Lily Mae Harrington, Florencia Lozano, Brian Furey Morabito and Kyra Sedgwick. 

Kristin Hanggi and Ben Decter's new musical, It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!, featuring  music by Decter, book by Decter and Hanggi, and directed by Hanggi, will premiere this November.

The New Group has announced a slate of talkbacks and accessibility initiatives happening around the current production of All Of Me, aimed at increasing accessibility and enhancing the experience of the show.

Dark Sky Alliance releases 'Warm Inlet', the second single from their upcoming album INTERDWELL.