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Wigmore Hall 125th Anniversary Festival Set For This Month

Wigmore Hall 125th Anniversary Festival Set For This Month

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary Festival will bring together artists including Lise Davidsen, Asmik Grigorian, Ian Bostridge, and Thomas Adès for over 20 concerts, broadcast in full on BBC Radio 3.
Handel and Haydn Society Names Lecolion Washington, Jr. as Next President and CEO

Handel and Haydn Society Names Lecolion Washington, Jr. as Next President and CEO

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Boston's Handel and Haydn Society announced Lecolion Washington, Jr.
ONCE IN A WHILE Musical Will Make World Premiere at London's Union Theatre

ONCE IN A WHILE Musical Will Make World Premiere at London's Union Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
ONCE IN A WHILE, a new British musical 43 years in the making, will receive its world premiere in semi-staged performances at the Union Theatre, Southwark, led by Greg Castiglioni and Jenny Perry.
Review: BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: THE SHAPE OF THINGS UNDONE (an audio-only piece)

Review: BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: THE SHAPE OF THINGS UNDONE (an audio-only piece)

by Caroline Cronin — May 8, 2026
The concept of an audio-only theatrical experience is an intriguing one.
Rachel Zegler-Led EVITA Will Release Cast Album on Vinyl; Listen to 'Rainbow Tour'

Rachel Zegler-Led EVITA Will Release Cast Album on Vinyl; Listen to 'Rainbow Tour'

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
The full cast recording of Jamie Lloyd's West End production of EVITA, featuring Rachel Zegler, announced as a triple vinyl and digital album, with a new single 'Rainbow Tour' now available on all digital platforms.
Grace Saif, Ella Bryant, and More Join A FINE IDEA at Arcola Theatre

Grace Saif, Ella Bryant, and More Join A FINE IDEA at Arcola Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
ice&fire announced casting for A FINE IDEA, a new play by Christine Bacon inspired by Jason Hickel's book The Divide, directed by Charlotte Westenra at Arcola Theatre in London.
THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC Will Come to Cornwall's United Downs Raceway

THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC Will Come to Cornwall's United Downs Raceway

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Wildworks announced the return of THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC, written by Carl Grose and directed by Kyla Goodey, at United Downs Raceway in Cornwall following its sold-out 2024 run.
Review: BULLYACHE - A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND, Sadler’s Wells East

Review: BULLYACHE - A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND, Sadler’s Wells East

by Matthew Paluch — May 8, 2026
A Good Man is Hard to Find could be the title of a very inoffensive romcom, but in fact it's the latest work from the avant-garde duo BULLYACHE.
Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova Will Join Nikita Kuzmin on SUPERNOVA Tour

Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova Will Join Nikita Kuzmin on SUPERNOVA Tour

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Strictly Come Dancing alumni Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova will join Nikita Kuzmin as special guest dancers on select dates of his headline SUPERNOVA tour, choreographed by Jason Gilkison.
Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, and More Will Perform on THE LATE SHOW

Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, and More Will Perform on THE LATE SHOW

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
An upcoming episode of The Late Show will feature a special Broadway performance, featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson.
Counterminers' AS YET UNSCENE Writing Programme Returns With Funding

Counterminers' AS YET UNSCENE Writing Programme Returns With Funding

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Counterminers CIC and King's Head Theatre announced the return of AS YET UNSCENE, a writing programme now backed by Arts Council England funding, making workshops free and expanding to two showcases.
CONSTELLATIONS Will Come to Cork Midsummer Festival

CONSTELLATIONS Will Come to Cork Midsummer Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Cork Arts Theatre, in association with Cork Midsummer Festival, will present CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne, directed by Al Dalton, starring Julie Maguire and Aidan Moriarty in an 80-minute drama about love and free will.
Photos: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 13th London Cast in Rehearsal

Photos: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 13th London Cast in Rehearsal

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
As the 13th new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong at London’s Duchess Theatre prepare to take to the West End, brand new photos of the company in rehearsal have been released.
Durham Pride Signs Equity Agreement Setting Pay Minimums for Performers

Durham Pride Signs Equity Agreement Setting Pay Minimums for Performers

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Durham Pride has signed a collective agreement with Equity, the trade union representing 50,000 performers, establishing minimum standards for pay, terms, and conditions — one of the first such Pride agreements brokered by the union in the UK.
Eric William Morris, Jared Zirilli, and Kristy Cates Will Lead MALE FLEISCHMAN Worksh

Eric William Morris, Jared Zirilli, and Kristy Cates Will Lead MALE FLEISCHMAN Workshop

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
A developmental workshop of MALE FLEISCHMAN, a new musical about an Italian-American family upended by a DNA test, features Broadway veterans Eric William Morris, Jared Zirilli, and Kristy Cates, directed by Jeremy Dobrish.
Michael Sanderling and François‑Frédéric Guy Will Headline Hong Kong Phil’s Ma

Michael Sanderling and François‑Frédéric Guy Will Headline Hong Kong Phil’s May Programmes

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present conductor Michael Sanderling leading Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra and a world premiere, while pianist François-Frédéric Guy performs all five Beethoven piano concertos over two evenings.
MY FAIR LAWYER Will Come to Bondi Pavilion in June

MY FAIR LAWYER Will Come to Bondi Pavilion in June

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Sydney solicitor and comedic playwright Tony Laumberg's MY FAIR LAWYER skewers the legal profession in a new production from Bondi Theatre Company, staged at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN Will Embark on UK Tour

TWELVE ANGRY MEN Will Embark on UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Bill Kenwright Ltd's acclaimed West End production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN will tour the UK this autumn, led by Gray O'Brien, Bill Ward, Ricky Norwood, Tristan Gemmill, and Ben Nealon in Reginald Rose's classic courtroom drama.
Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Natalie Douglas Will Join Gregory Jacobs-Roseman at The Green

Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Natalie Douglas Will Join Gregory Jacobs-Roseman at The Green Room 42

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Composer-lyricist Gregory Jacobs-Roseman will present GREGORY JACOBS-ROSEMAN: I HATE CAKE, a one-night-only birthday cabaret at The Green Room 42, featuring Tony nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo and 14-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas.
Cast Set For the St Cassian's Chamber Choir in RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhous

Cast Set For the St Cassian's Chamber Choir in RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Kayna Montecillo and Josh Butler join returning cast members for RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, following the show's sold-out UK premiere run in 2025.
Full Cast Set for ARCHDUKE European Premiere at Royal Court Theatre

Full Cast Set for ARCHDUKE European Premiere at Royal Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for ARCHDUKE, the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play directed by Lyndsey Turner, featuring Olivier Award-winner Chris Walley and Marc Wootton.
54 SINGS THE SECOND BARBRA STREISAND ALBUM Will Come to 54 Below

54 SINGS THE SECOND BARBRA STREISAND ALBUM Will Come to 54 Below

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
54 Below will present an evening celebrating Barbra Streisand's 1963 sophomore album, featuring recreated Peter Matz orchestrations, new arrangements, a seven-piece band, and an all-star Broadway cast.
THE TOXIC AVENGER, THE MUSICAL Will Come to Bus Barn Theater

THE TOXIC AVENGER, THE MUSICAL Will Come to Bus Barn Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Los Altos Stage Company will present THE TOXIC AVENGER, THE MUSICAL at the Bus Barn Theater in Los Altos, CA.
Theatre Puget Sound Appoints Aaron Shanks as Interim Executive Director

Theatre Puget Sound Appoints Aaron Shanks as Interim Executive Director

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Theatre Puget Sound announced Aaron Shanks as Interim Executive Director following the departure of Dr.
FROM THE GROUND UP Marks 10th Anniversary With Expanded Portland Festival

FROM THE GROUND UP Marks 10th Anniversary With Expanded Portland Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
From the Ground Up, Portland's feminist arts incubator, will present 10 YEARS OF BELONGING AND BECOMING at CoHo Productions, featuring 12 artists across theater, dance, comedy, and photography in its largest festival to date.

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