Modern Stage

International Magic and Illusion Festival Set For May in Belo Horizonte
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The International Magic and Illusion Festival will take place May 20 through May 24, 2026, in Belo Horizonte, bringing illusionists from Brazil and abroad to one of the country’s leading cultural venues.

The Playground Theatre Reveals Lineup For Women’s Voices: A Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Playground Theatre's Women's Voices: A Celebration will return for its second year, bringing together an extraordinary line-up from across theatre, the Arts, politics, media and beyond.

Exclusive: For Bernard Telsey, Casting the WICKED Movie Was an Art of Collaboration
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

BroadwayWorld spoke with casting director Bernard Telsey about his work on the pair of Wicked films, his reaction to being included on the Oscar shortlist, and how he hopes the new awards category will change the way people understand the work of casting directors everywhere.

FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.

Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut.

What Is Absurdist Theatre? Inside the Movement that Changed Modern Drama
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 18, 2025

This fall, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is once again drawing audiences to Broadway, with its enigmatic blend of humor, hopelessness, and haunting stillness. It’s a timely reminder of how profoundly absurdist theatre reshaped the modern stage—inviting audiences to laugh at the meaningless, search for significance in repetition, and confront the unsettling question at the heart of human existence: Why are we here at all?

RIDE THE CYCLONE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) to be Presented at LASA High School
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

The Liberal Arts and Science Academy will present their fall musical production: Ride the Cyclone (High School Edition)!

THE WIZ Comes to the Springer Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

The Springer Opera House, Georgia's historic State Theatre, will kick off its 2025-26 season with a high-voltage, soulful celebration of courage, heart and home.

Wavelength Theatre Returns to Camden Fringe with SEVEN MINUTES & A DOLPHIN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

Wavelength Theatre is back at Camden Fringe this summer with Seven Minutes & a Dolphin, a new comedy exploring friendship, romance, and what really counts as a happy ending.

Chasing Dreams Cabaret Series to Present DISCO DYNAMO
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

Presented by the innovative Chasing Dreams Broadway Cabaret Series, this electrifying showcase will light up the legendary Don't Tell Mama on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 PM.

Jen Colella and Zachary Noah Piser to Headline THE BIG GAY SPEAKEASY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Pride meets prohibition at Joe’s Pub with THE BIG GAY SPEAKEASY — a one-night-only theatrical fundraiser celebrating LGBTQ+ history through music, joy, and resistance. Learn how to attend!

THE MAGIC FLUTE Comes to Opera Hong Kong in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Opera Hong Kong will present a contemporary rendition of Mozart’s beloved opera, The Magic Flute, this May at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. 

ROMEO + JULIET, OTHELLO, and More Selected For J.P. Morgan's 2025 NextList
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

 J.P. Morgan has unveiled its NextList2025, spotlighting four Broadway productions that are set to open in the coming year. Find out what shows made this year's list here!

Cast Announced For Mark Giesser's THE DEVIL MAY CARE At Southwark Playhouse Borough
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

Callum Woodhouse leads the cast in Mark Giesser's THE DEVIL MAY CARE, a new production exploring themes of morality and consequence. Discover the full cast and creative team behind this intriguing play.

Moonlight Stage Productions to Present THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

Moonlight Stage Productions' 43rd season continues with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical from August 14-31.

Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Shakespeare's Globe
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 19, 2024

Jude Christian's new production playfully inverts Shakespeare's misogyny

Charles W. Eisemann Center For Performing Arts Announces EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Lineup For 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup for the 2024-2025 season at the CHARLES W. EISEMANN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. Single tickets are now available for a diverse range of performances and events.

A Play, A Pie And A Pint Presents MEDEA ON THE MIC By Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

A Play, A Pie and A Pint will present MEDEA ON THE MIC by Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh, Monday 10th - Saturday 15th June 2024, 1pm.

Festival Opera Reveals Lineup For 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024

Festival Opera has announced details of the company’s 2024 season highlighted by an innovative double bill of two one-act operas that are centered on the theme of love and loss. Learn more about the season here!

See Norbert Leo Butz, Claybourne Elder & More at Bucks County Playhouse This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

See Bucks County Playhouse's spring lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!