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Comedian George Rigden will present his new show 'SELF INFLICTED' at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, exploring themes of cancellation and recovery.

The American Theater Wing has announced the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, supporting emerging theater talent.

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) has announced that it is distributing $74.

WICKED will return to the Des Moines Civic Center September 2–20, with tickets going on sale March 12.

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World Stage Theatre Company will present the musical FAME JR.

Avalon Productions is presenting Dear Jack, Dear Louise.

Starring Buffalo will present RENT at Shea's Buffalo Theater, featuring a cast led by Kennedy Kanagawa, Ben Jackson Walker, and Alyssa Wray.

Skylight Music Theatre is setting the stage for a four-legged scene-stealer.

WYO PLAY will present a special one-night-only performance from the Middle School Drama Club, “A Night Under the Stars” from playwright Tracy Wells, on Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.

The Leah Ryan Fund has announced the second cycle of its commission: The Boost, to be awarded to a mid-career woman, trans, or non-binary playwright over 40 years old.

Island City Stage will present the East Coast premiere of EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL HAPPENS AT NIGHT April 2–26 in Wilton Manors.

The Academy of Music Theatre will present its upcoming Academy Youth Production DISNEY'S FROZEN JR.

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire are pleased to welcome four playwrights to the Berkshires this spring as part of its ongoing Playwright Residency in collaboration with Roundabout Theatre Company.

Pig Iron Theatre Company will remount its Barrymore Award-winning sci-fi adventure FRANKLIN’S KEY June 11–28, 2026 at Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia.

Lantern Theater Company has extended BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY through March 22, 2026 at St.

The Tank will present the world premiere workshop production of ÉTUDE, a new play by Ashley Griffin, exploring complex themes through innovative storytelling.

Rivera-Stegall Productions will present FEAR AND MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Eric Bentley, March 5–8 at The Riverside Theatre in New York City.

Paramount Theatre’s Copley Comedy Series continues through May 2 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, featuring Chicago comedians including Jeanie Doogan, Dwayne Kennedy, Vince Maranto, and Brian Hicks.

NextStop Theatre Company has launched NextDraft, a new play development series featuring public readings of THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING by Alice Stanley Jr.

The 41st Annual Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society, honored excellence in casting at ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York, and London.

Georgie Butler and Edward Flynn Haddon have joined THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough following an open casting search of more than 600 performers.

SHOOTING STAR: A ROCK & ROLL JOURNEY THROUGH CANCER, written and directed by Joe Salazar, will play a limited engagement at The Actors Company.

Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre will present the world premiere adaptation of ALL’S WELL, based on Mona Awad’s novel, beginning November 24, 2026 at Streetcar Crowsnest.

CRUSHED VELVET, a new play written by Andrew Trimmer and directed by Sam Perwin, will be presented as part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival at Wild Project.