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Jodie McNee and Olivier Award-winning Nigel Harman lead the cast of FUN HOME, the Tony Award-winning musical, in its Northern premiere at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre, directed by Sarah Frankcom.

Ultravox frontman Midge Ure will bring his A MAN OF TWO WORLDS Tour to Bradford Live, blending iconic hits with atmospheric instrumentals from his solo albums, many of which have never been performed live.

McFly drummer Harry Judd will play Coach Bolton in the London transfer of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, taking over the role from Jason Donovan following a Salford run.

New York Theatre Workshop announced it will distribute 1,500 free tickets to its IN THE BRICKS Festival at a May Day 'Walk the Block' event on East 4th Street, with tickets valid for four staged productions and exclusive film screenings.

Musical Theatre West received a $65,000 gift from Joel and Karen Fierberg to fund expanded live orchestras across four productions in its 2026 Season of Dreams, including MAN OF LA MANCHA and IN THE HEIGHTS.

Duluth Playhouse will present Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at the NorShor Theatre, featuring Twin Ports-area performers alongside Great Lakes Theater company member James Alexander Rankin in a modern reimagining of the classic slapstick comedy.

Firehouse Theatre announced its 33rd season under incoming Artistic Director Katrinah Carol Lewis, featuring four contemporary plays including CONFEDERATES, FLOYD COLLINS, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, and world premiere PRESS.

Berkshire Theatre Group announced its fall lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA, featuring tribute concerts, comedy, and live storytelling, including ORLEANS, THE ULTIMATE CHER EXPERIENCE, and AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS.

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as part of its 49th season, featuring Jacob Medich as Tevye and Sarah Hayes as Golde, directed by Georgette Kleier.

The Music Center appointed Julia Diamond as senior vice president of TMC Arts, its programming division.

Cygnet Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, directed by Katie Banville, featuring songs by Aerosmith, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, and more, running at The Joseph Clayes III Theater in San Diego.

Westport Country Playhouse will present the first public reading of SORRY FOR LAUGHING, a new solo work written and performed by Evan Zes, exploring caregiving and family during Covid.

Following a recent performance, the Schmigadoon! cast led the audience in a sing-along of 'Seasons of Love' in honor of the 30th anniversary of RENT.

Emeka Agada's new play has much to say, but would benefit from an edit down to an hour

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble announced its 40th anniversary season at Glen Ellyn's McAninch Arts Center, featuring LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.

Earthquake's annual Father's Day Comedy Show returns to NJPAC in Newark, hosted by Sheryl Underwood, with performances by TK Kirkland, Donnell Rawlings, Mr.

Ghosts, death, and the local fauna join the living in a house in the middle of the woods.

YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica will present the Chicago premiere of A PEOPLE at Theater Wit, directed by Avi Hoffman, tracing 5,000 years of Jewish identity through music, vignettes, and monologues.

The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.

Soulpepper Theatre will present the world premiere of TIGER BRIDE, a punk-rock song cycle adapted from Angela Carter's gothic short story, starring Dora Award-winning performer Hailey Gillis.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company announced the cast and creative team for its 30th anniversary production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.

Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, including the psychological thriller DECEIVED and Theresa Rebeck's backstage comedy THE UNDERSTUDY, featuring stage and screen veterans.

The LA Phil announced a star-studded lineup for Music from the Films of Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Beck, Jeff Goldblum, Karen O, Rufus Wainwright, and more across three nights.

New York Theatre Barn's 19th season New Works Series will present excerpts from two new queer musicals, CONFESSIONS and ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT, at Five Angels Theater in NYC, with live streaming available.

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.