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Get Ready to 'Roar': Broadway Hit '& Juliet' Sets Manila Premiere in 2027
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 1, 2026
Full House Theater Company (FHTC) has officially announced it will stage the Broadway and West End 'greatest hits' jukebox musical '& Juliet' as part of its 2027 season.
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 1, 2026
Full House Theater Company (FHTC) has officially announced it will stage the Broadway and West End 'greatest hits' jukebox musical '& Juliet' as part of its 2027 season.
Sedgwick Theater to Begin Renovations Under Quintessence Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Construction has begun on the first phase of a capital campaign to restore Philadelphia's Sedgwick Theater, home to Quintessence Theatre, with work including facade repairs and a new marquee.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Construction has begun on the first phase of a capital campaign to restore Philadelphia's Sedgwick Theater, home to Quintessence Theatre, with work including facade repairs and a new marquee.
PLANET OF THE GRAPES to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Peter Michael Marino's tabletop sci-fi parody PLANET OF THE GRAPES makes its world premiere at the Pleasance Courtyard, following sold-out US previews. The show reimagines the 1968 film Planet of the Apes with puppets and kitchen supplies.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Peter Michael Marino's tabletop sci-fi parody PLANET OF THE GRAPES makes its world premiere at the Pleasance Courtyard, following sold-out US previews. The show reimagines the 1968 film Planet of the Apes with puppets and kitchen supplies.
THE FALL FROM GRACE to Make World Premiere at American Theatre of Actors
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Playwright Anne L. Thompson-Scretching's THE FALL FROM GRACE, inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost, will make its world premiere at the American Theatre of Actors on West 54th Street in Manhattan.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Playwright Anne L. Thompson-Scretching's THE FALL FROM GRACE, inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost, will make its world premiere at the American Theatre of Actors on West 54th Street in Manhattan.
How Central Asian Nomadic Movement Traditions Are Being Reinterpreted Through Contemporary Choreography
by Team BWW - Jun 12, 2026
Across Central Asia, movement has historically carried cultural meaning far beyond performance itself. The physical language of nomadic communities developed through mobility, relationship to landscape, horseback travel, ritual practice, and collective memory. Yet in contemporary stage contexts, many of these traditions have often been preserved primarily through theatrical folklore forms rather than examined as independent systems of embodied knowledge.
by Team BWW - Jun 12, 2026
Across Central Asia, movement has historically carried cultural meaning far beyond performance itself. The physical language of nomadic communities developed through mobility, relationship to landscape, horseback travel, ritual practice, and collective memory. Yet in contemporary stage contexts, many of these traditions have often been preserved primarily through theatrical folklore forms rather than examined as independent systems of embodied knowledge.
MAKS & PETA LIVE! to Come to Jacksonville, Presented by Burn the Floor
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Burn the Floor will present MAKS & PETA LIVE! in Jacksonville, FL, through FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville. The dance production features the well-known duo in a live performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Burn the Floor will present MAKS & PETA LIVE! in Jacksonville, FL, through FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville. The dance production features the well-known duo in a live performance.
PIPPIN, MEDEA, and More Set For Quintessence 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.
Photos: THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Quintessence Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
On April 15, Quintessence Theatre concludes its 16th season with French playwright Molière’s final play, The Hypochondriac, featuring a world premiere of a new translation by renowned British playwright and translator Sir Ranjit Bolt. Check out photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
On April 15, Quintessence Theatre concludes its 16th season with French playwright Molière’s final play, The Hypochondriac, featuring a world premiere of a new translation by renowned British playwright and translator Sir Ranjit Bolt. Check out photos of the production.
Review Roundup: THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway Starring Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
The critics are weighing-in on the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Read the reviews and learn more about this new comedy now at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in our review roundup!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
The critics are weighing-in on the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Read the reviews and learn more about this new comedy now at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in our review roundup!
Boyu Chen: Cross-Cultural Identity Exploration and Self-Reconstruction on Stage
by Team BWW - Apr 13, 2026
Recently, the stage adaptation of the classic mystery masterpiece And Then There Were None has returned to critical acclaim, prompting renewed reflection on human nature, guilt, and fate. Within this tightly structured ensemble drama—renowned for its psychological intensity—New York–based Chinese actor Boyu Chen portrays Anthony Marston, one of the ten central characters.
by Team BWW - Apr 13, 2026
Recently, the stage adaptation of the classic mystery masterpiece And Then There Were None has returned to critical acclaim, prompting renewed reflection on human nature, guilt, and fate. Within this tightly structured ensemble drama—renowned for its psychological intensity—New York–based Chinese actor Boyu Chen portrays Anthony Marston, one of the ten central characters.
Quintessence Theatre Concludes Season with Molière’s THE HYPOCHONDRIAC
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026
On April 15, Quintessence Theatre concludes its 16th season with French playwright Molière’s final play, The Hypochondriac, featuring a world premiere of a new translation by renowned British playwright and translator Sir Ranjit Bolt.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026
On April 15, Quintessence Theatre concludes its 16th season with French playwright Molière’s final play, The Hypochondriac, featuring a world premiere of a new translation by renowned British playwright and translator Sir Ranjit Bolt.
Los Angeles Master Chorale Reveals Grant Gershon’s 25th Anniversary 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 16, 2026- HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing and More
by - Jan 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lily Rabe, Kristolyn Lloyd and More to Star in The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the cast members for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the cast members for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
BROADWAY & BEYOND ACT II Comes to PJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Broadway & Beyond Act II is coming to PJPAC in April. Back by popular demand, Broadway & Beyond Act II returns with an all-new programme celebrating the power, emotion, and spectacle of musical theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Broadway & Beyond Act II is coming to PJPAC in April. Back by popular demand, Broadway & Beyond Act II returns with an all-new programme celebrating the power, emotion, and spectacle of musical theatre.
Duluth Playhouse To Open 2026 With DIAL M FOR MURDER By Jeffrey Hatcher
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will open its 2026 season with Jeffrey Hatcher’s stage adaptation of DIAL M FOR MURDER at the NorShor Theatre. The classic thriller follows a plot of jealousy and deception inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock film.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will open its 2026 season with Jeffrey Hatcher’s stage adaptation of DIAL M FOR MURDER at the NorShor Theatre. The classic thriller follows a plot of jealousy and deception inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock film.
The Drama League Unveils 2026 DirectorFest Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The Drama League has revealed the lineup for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The Drama League has revealed the lineup for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
THE WOLVES Will Run at Royal Family Productions in November
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Royal Family Productions will present The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, running November 14–16, 2025, in New York City. The production will be directed by Anire Kim Amoda.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Royal Family Productions will present The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, running November 14–16, 2025, in New York City. The production will be directed by Anire Kim Amoda.
Cast Set For DON'T LOOK NOW at New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The cast and creative team have been announced for New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse’s major new revival of Don’t Look Now, which will play New Wolsey Theatre from 9 - 25 October and Salisbury Playhouse from 29 October - 15 November.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The cast and creative team have been announced for New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse’s major new revival of Don’t Look Now, which will play New Wolsey Theatre from 9 - 25 October and Salisbury Playhouse from 29 October - 15 November.
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