Review: HALLMARKED at Hale Centre Theatre Strikes a Sweet, Satisfying Balance
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 17, 2026
The world premiere of new musical HALLMARKED on Hale Centre Theatre’s brand new Miller Family Beehive Stage strikes just the right balance for all potential audience members. If you are a rom-com skeptic, you’ll probably go in looking for a deconstruction of the genre’s tropes, and although you might be hoping for more, you should find enough there to satisfy you. However, it’s ultimately a sweet, simple love story, and if you are a Hallmark aficionado, you’ll find all the makings of the movies you love.
SAPLING By Georgina Duncan Wins The Women’s Prize For Playwriting
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Sapling by Georgina Duncan has won the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, selected from a record number of submissions. The prize is produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough and supports female and non-binary playwrights.
MORIARTY, Disney’s NEWSIES and More Set for Virginia Theatre Festival 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will include three productions presented in Charlottesville. The lineup features a new Sherlock Holmes play by Ken Ludwig, the Tony Award-winning musical Disney’s Newsies, and a one-woman play exploring the life of artist Frida Kahlo. The season will run across multiple venues at the University of Virginia.
SPITFIRE GIRLS Unveils Full Cast For Second UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
SPITFIRE GIRLS, a new play by Katherine Senior, directed by Seán Aydon, will open at Winchester Theatre Royal on February 26, 2026. The production has announced its full cast for its second UK tour.
PCS Theater To Present Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026
PCS Theater will present Agatha Christie's acclaimed mystery thriller, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, from February 6-14, 2026. The production, known for its gripping plot and complex characters, invites audiences to a suspenseful gathering on a remote island where ten guests face their sinister pasts.