Richard Pettibone News

Richard Dawkins - one of the most respected scientists and thinkers of our time - is to embark on a new tour of the USA and Europe, including six unmissable dates in England and Scotland.

Richard Dawkins, the world-renowned evolutionary biologist, author, and public intellectual, brings his highly anticipated tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 24, 2024.

Violinist Richard Tognetti returns to Café Carlyle for a five-night residency from April 16 to 20, 2024. Tognetti, Principal Violin Satu Vänskä, violist Elizabeth Woolnough and cellist Eliza Sdraulig will perform music from JS Bach to Nick Drake, ito the Weimar Republic. We spoke with Tognetti and Vänskä about the show.

Ballet Hawaii is welcoming accomplished theatrical professional, Richard Vida, as its new Executive Director. Learn more about Vida and about the Ballet!

What did our critic think of THE HISTORY PLAYS: RICHARD II, HENRY IV, AND HENRY V at Guthrie Theater?

Discover the unique musical journey of composer Richard Cameron-Wolfe as he unveils his latest work, PASSIONATE GEOMETRIES, on April 20. Stay tuned for an immersive auditory experience.

Highbridge Voices welcomes new CEO Richard Owen, a renowned musician and educator.

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!

Australian violinist Richard Tognetti, Artistic Director of the acclaimed Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO), will make his much-anticipated return to New York’s Café Carlyle for a five-night residency, April 16 - 20, 2024.

It was announced today that more actors have joined the fan-favorite Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building. Actors Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Catherine Cohen, and Jin Ha have been cast in the upcoming fouth season, all in recurring roles. They join the previously announced new cast members Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber and Lilian Rebelo. 

Final casting has been announced and additional tickets have been released for the 15th Anniversary reunion concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING, based on the play by Frank Wedekind.  

Sedos will bring a bold, modern version of Shakespeare’s Richard III to the Bridewell Theatre next month (9-18 May 2024).

The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!

Chicago's Sandbox Theatre Collective and Circuit Theatre Company will present a reimagining of Shakespeare's RICHARD II.

WAY OUT EAST,  a new play written by Andrew Stein and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt will have two special reading presentations. Learn more about the play!

One of the best plays you will see this year, Richard, My Richard is an outstanding first production from Philipa Gregory.

Durango PlayFest will feature four new works that will headline its 6th annual play development festival. Learn about the works and see how to purchase tickets.

Watch Broadway Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard talk the cast of Lempicka through important safety measures during tech rehearsal at the Longacre Theatre!

The two recipients have been announced for the 2024 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater, Far From The Tree and Lighthouse. Both winning musicals will receive funds toward their presentation at nonprofit theaters in New York City.

Richard Skipper, HELLO, DOLLY! historian and friend of the late great Carol Channing, is celebrating the beloved show on its 60th anniversary, with one more performance in Manhattan on March 29th at 7 pm featuring former Dolly alum Lorna Dallas. We spoke about the first sold out show and the enduring legacy of Dolly.