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Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Cr

Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

by Bruce Glikas — May 8, 2026
The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more.
Photos: Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA Premieres In The Greater Philadelphia Area

Photos: Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA Premieres In The Greater Philadelphia Area

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA recently celebrated its premiere performance at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
Review: A FINE 'DINING ROOM' AT GRANITE THEATRE

Review: A FINE 'DINING ROOM' AT GRANITE THEATRE

by John McDaid — May 8, 2026
he set immediately grabs you when you walk into the theatre: An intricately crafted dining room, set on a stage with a pronounced tilt, in front of which sits one of those little museum gallery cards in a frame: 'Dining Room.
Acclaimed Play AS CENTENÁRIAS (The Centenarians) Gets Bold Musical Reinvention With

Acclaimed Play AS CENTENÁRIAS (The Centenarians) Gets Bold Musical Reinvention With Music by Chico César

by Claudio Erlichman — May 8, 2026
As Centenárias, the celebrated play by Newton Moreno, will premiere at Sesc Bom Retiro on May 14, running through June 14.
GYPSY in Japan: Producers Walk Back Title Change Ahead of 2026 Revival

GYPSY in Japan: Producers Walk Back Title Change Ahead of 2026 Revival

by Joshua Wright — May 8, 2026
The Japanese revival of GYPSY will retain its original title when it returns to the stage in 2026, reversing an earlier decision to present the production under the name 'Rose.
HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY Comes to George Street Playhouse This Month

HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY Comes to George Street Playhouse This Month

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
George Street Playhouse announced a 60-minute multimedia benefit event celebrating Al Hirschfeld's Broadway illustrations, hosted by David Leopold of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.
Treble Choir of Houston to Present Annual Spring Concert at Trinity Downtown Church

Treble Choir of Houston to Present Annual Spring Concert at Trinity Downtown Church

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Treble Choir of Houston at Christ Church Cathedral, under the direction of founder and artistic director Marianna Parnas-Simpson, will present its annual free Spring Concert.
HÄXAN: A WITCHCRAFT MUSICAL to Have Staged Workshop at Theatre 166

HÄXAN: A WITCHCRAFT MUSICAL to Have Staged Workshop at Theatre 166

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
The Renaissance in Mansfield, Ohio will present Häxan: A Witchcraft Musical, a new staged workshop based on the 1922 silent horror film, exploring witch hunts, mass hysteria, and superstition.
New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER

New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.
Eleanna Fin to Star in SPIRIT OF THE GAME: THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL at Asylum NYC

Eleanna Fin to Star in SPIRIT OF THE GAME: THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL at Asylum NYC

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Eleanna Fin will star as Sophia in Spirit of the Game: The Ultimate Musical, on Off-Broadway production at Asylum NYC blending pop-rock and traditional Greek music.
artsdepot Opens Applications for Artist Residency Programme in London

artsdepot Opens Applications for Artist Residency Programme in London

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
artsdepot's open-call artist residency programme, now in its 11th year, is accepting applications from emerging and established UK artists, offering funding, rehearsal space, and mentorship with no pressure to produce a finished performance.
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Perform 'With All Of Your Heart'

Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Perform 'With All Of Your Heart'

by Michael Major — May 8, 2026
Watch a video of Isabelle McCalla leading the cast of Schmigadoon! on Broadway in 'With All of Your Heart.
Ato Blankson-Wood, Sam Lilja and More to Star in MEASURE FOR MEASURE at The Old Globe

Ato Blankson-Wood, Sam Lilja and More to Star in MEASURE FOR MEASURE at The Old Globe

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure.
Video: Watch a Preview of MRS. CHRISTIE

Video: Watch a Preview of MRS. CHRISTIE

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
​​​​​​​Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released a new trailer video for MRS.
Full Cast & Creative Team Set for TORCHED! IN CONCERT at Pregones/PRTT

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for TORCHED! IN CONCERT at Pregones/PRTT

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theaterr has revealed the full cast and creative team for Torched! In Concert, directed by Pregones/PRTT Artistic Director Rosalba Roló.
Review: PLAY ON! at Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home

Review: PLAY ON! at Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home

by Theresa Bertram — May 8, 2026
Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home delivered a laugh-out-loud hit with Play On! by Rick Abbot, and honestly, the longer the show went on, the harder the audience laughed.
Video: Marianna Gailus Is Taking Center Stage in NEW BORN

Video: Marianna Gailus Is Taking Center Stage in NEW BORN

by Robert Bannon — May 8, 2026
Known for her work in Vanya, Marianna Gailus is quickly becoming one of the most exciting talents to watch on the New York stage.
Video: Watch the GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY Trailer

Video: Watch the GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY Trailer

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
“George & Gracie: A Love Story” is now onstage, starring real-life husband-and-wife duo James Pickering and Tami Workentin as legendary comedy couple George Burns and Gracie Allen! Settle in for a night of vaudeville magic.
Listen: Neyla Pekarek of The Lumineers Releases Single 'Never Enough' With Mary-Kate

Listen: Neyla Pekarek of The Lumineers Releases Single 'Never Enough' With Mary-Kate Morrissey

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Joy Machine Records will release the new EP The Queen of Magic, the new musical written by Neyla Pekarek – the singer/songwriter formerly of The Lumineers.
Preview: Opera Theatre of St. Louis 2026 Festival Season Features Tony Winner Paulo S

Preview: Opera Theatre of St. Louis 2026 Festival Season Features Tony Winner Paulo Szot and Tony Nominee Kate Baldwin in The Light in the Piazza

by James Lindhorst — May 8, 2026
In her first season as the new artistic director at Opera Theatre of St.
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Orpheum Theatre

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Orpheum Theatre

by Steve Murray — May 8, 2026
Hell’s Kitchen recently closed on Broadway where it was a critical and commercial success garnering 13 Tony nomination and winning two.
Cast And Creative Team Set for ROCK OF AGES at The Actors Studio Of New Jersey

Cast And Creative Team Set for ROCK OF AGES at The Actors Studio Of New Jersey

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
The Actors Studio of New Jersey has revealed the cast and creative team for Rock of Ages at Dunellen Theatre.
Sam Edelston to Perform at St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Sam Edelston to Perform at St. Luke's Episcopal Church

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
The Arts at St.
Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — May 8, 2026
Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog.
Creare Symphonia & Gloriae Dei Cantores to Perform at Independence Day Celebration

Creare Symphonia & Gloriae Dei Cantores to Perform at Independence Day Celebration

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Creare Symphonia and Gloriae Dei Cantores will perform at a 250th Anniversary Independence Day celebration in Orleans, MA, featuring dinner on the lawn and fireworks over Cape Cod Bay.

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