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Video: Watch THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Production Trailer
by Michael Major - 2026-05-15 09:48:21
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by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-21 10:54:09
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Carla Mendonça Joins THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Carla Mendonça, known for Coronation Street and My Parents are Aliens, will join Rufus Hound and Susie Blake in the UK and Ireland tour of Torben Betts' comedy thriller THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Carla Mendonça, known for Coronation Street and My Parents are Aliens, will join Rufus Hound and Susie Blake in the UK and Ireland tour of Torben Betts' comedy thriller THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER.
Asbury Park Theater Company Names Nate Patten New Producing Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Asbury Park Theater Company has named Nate Patten as its new Producing Artistic Director. The Broadway veteran will lead an upcoming season including The Wolves and Footloose: Youth Edition at the Jersey Shore Arts Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Asbury Park Theater Company has named Nate Patten as its new Producing Artistic Director. The Broadway veteran will lead an upcoming season including The Wolves and Footloose: Youth Edition at the Jersey Shore Arts Center.
THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER to Tour UK and Ireland With Rufus Hound and Susie Blake
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Original Theatre and Theatr Clwyd announced further casting for THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, Torben Betts' new comedy thriller starring Rufus Hound as a TV medium and Susie Blake, set for a UK and Ireland tour.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Original Theatre and Theatr Clwyd announced further casting for THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, Torben Betts' new comedy thriller starring Rufus Hound as a TV medium and Susie Blake, set for a UK and Ireland tour.
Leeds Theatre Festival to Return With 40+ Productions at Leeds Conservatoire
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Leeds Conservatoire announced the return of Leeds Theatre Festival, a two-week program featuring over 40 productions, including original theatre, new musicals, comedy, and dance works by emerging artists and students.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Leeds Conservatoire announced the return of Leeds Theatre Festival, a two-week program featuring over 40 productions, including original theatre, new musicals, comedy, and dance works by emerging artists and students.
Belgrade Theatre to Mark Refugee Week With New Works by Midlands Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
Belgrade Theatre Coventry will present a summer programme including a Refugee Week Family Day featuring installations by Midlands artists with lived experience of displacement, youth showcases, and new work in development.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
Belgrade Theatre Coventry will present a summer programme including a Refugee Week Family Day featuring installations by Midlands artists with lived experience of displacement, youth showcases, and new work in development.
PAINTED PONIES to Make World Premiere at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Ian McRae's PAINTED PONIES, directed by Elina de Santos, will receive its world premiere on the Audre Stage at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center in Santa Monica, starring Rachel Sorsa as a mother reckoning with past mistakes.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Ian McRae's PAINTED PONIES, directed by Elina de Santos, will receive its world premiere on the Audre Stage at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center in Santa Monica, starring Rachel Sorsa as a mother reckoning with past mistakes.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Will Come to Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Original Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre will present Micheál Mac Liammóir's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Darlington Hippodrome for a limited three-night run.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Original Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre will present Micheál Mac Liammóir's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Darlington Hippodrome for a limited three-night run.
Brewing Something New: The Common Ground and the Next Generation of Theatre Makers
by Jacob Ruscoe - Jun 15, 2026
New works are the lifeblood of the theatre. While audiences often flock to familiar titles and beloved classics, it is original stories that keep the art form evolving, giving voice to new perspectives and creating opportunities for emerging artists to leave their mark. Few recent productions embody that spirit more fully than The Common Ground, an original play by young playwrights Maddie Holdway and Adam Lucas.
by Jacob Ruscoe - Jun 15, 2026
New works are the lifeblood of the theatre. While audiences often flock to familiar titles and beloved classics, it is original stories that keep the art form evolving, giving voice to new perspectives and creating opportunities for emerging artists to leave their mark. Few recent productions embody that spirit more fully than The Common Ground, an original play by young playwrights Maddie Holdway and Adam Lucas.
AS I WALKED OUT ON THE STREETS OF THE CASTRO to Mark Dialogue with Three Chords' 200th Play
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Indie theater company Dialogue with Three Chords will present its 200th original play, AS I WALKED OUT ON THE STREETS OF THE CASTRO, three short works honoring LGBTQIA+ legacy in country music, at Brooklyn's Industry City.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Indie theater company Dialogue with Three Chords will present its 200th original play, AS I WALKED OUT ON THE STREETS OF THE CASTRO, three short works honoring LGBTQIA+ legacy in country music, at Brooklyn's Industry City.
New Book 'Seething Lane' Explores Theatre Royal Drury Lane and King Charles II's Mistresses
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Historian Jack Jewers' debut novel Seething Lane follows Samuel Pepys through a murder mystery set in Restoration London, weaving in the history of Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the influence of King Charles II's mistresses on the city.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Historian Jack Jewers' debut novel Seething Lane follows Samuel Pepys through a murder mystery set in Restoration London, weaving in the history of Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the influence of King Charles II's mistresses on the city.
Dialogue with Three Chords to Continue Spring Season With Country Music-Inspired Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Indie theater company Dialogue with Three Chords will present short plays exploring faith, royalties, and survival in the country music world, as part of the group's 15th season at Brooklyn's Tom Kane Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Indie theater company Dialogue with Three Chords will present short plays exploring faith, royalties, and survival in the country music world, as part of the group's 15th season at Brooklyn's Tom Kane Theatre.
Video: Watch THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Production Trailer
by Michael Major - May 15, 2026
Oscar Wilde became an icon on his death. But the life he lived was far more dramatic than anything he ever wrote. This funny and fiercely moving show, features a tour de force central performance from Alastair Whatley. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - May 15, 2026
Oscar Wilde became an icon on his death. But the life he lived was far more dramatic than anything he ever wrote. This funny and fiercely moving show, features a tour de force central performance from Alastair Whatley. Watch the video now!
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.
Rufus Hound and Susie Blake Will Lead THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Rufus Hound and Susie Blake will star in the world premiere of Torben Betts' THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, a new thriller presented by Original Theatre and Theatr Clwyd on a UK and Ireland tour.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Rufus Hound and Susie Blake will star in the world premiere of Torben Betts' THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, a new thriller presented by Original Theatre and Theatr Clwyd on a UK and Ireland tour.
No Curtain Productions to Premiere PRESSURE POINTS Double Bill in Penryn
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
No Curtain Productions will present PRESSURE POINTS, a double-bill written and directed by Brian King, at Mandarin Hollow Theatre in Penryn, CA, featuring a dark elevator comedy and a drama centered on a world-champion arm-wrestler.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
No Curtain Productions will present PRESSURE POINTS, a double-bill written and directed by Brian King, at Mandarin Hollow Theatre in Penryn, CA, featuring a dark elevator comedy and a drama centered on a world-champion arm-wrestler.
Photos: KOLHAAS Starring Arinzé Kene At Corn Exchange
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Production photos have been released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, directed by Omar Elerian (Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Chairs) starring three-time Olivier nominee Arinzé Kene.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Production photos have been released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, directed by Omar Elerian (Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Chairs) starring three-time Olivier nominee Arinzé Kene.
Polka Theatre Reveals Details of 2026 Polka Playwriting Award for Young Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Polka Theatre announced details of its 2026 Polka Playwriting Award, the only prize of its kind dedicated to original theatre for audiences aged 7–13, with submissions open and free online masterclasses planned.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Polka Theatre announced details of its 2026 Polka Playwriting Award, the only prize of its kind dedicated to original theatre for audiences aged 7–13, with submissions open and free online masterclasses planned.
Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra Will Perform ROMANTIC WORLDS II in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the concert “Romantic Worlds II.' The concert will feature the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Marc Albrecht, with Nelson Goerner as soloist.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the concert “Romantic Worlds II.' The concert will feature the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Marc Albrecht, with Nelson Goerner as soloist.
Photos: In Rehearsals for KOHLHAAS, Premiering at Brighton Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Rehearsal images are released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, the opening event of the 60th Edition of Brighton Festival and its first ever original theatre production, directed by Omar Elerian. Check out photos here.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Rehearsal images are released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, the opening event of the 60th Edition of Brighton Festival and its first ever original theatre production, directed by Omar Elerian. Check out photos here.
DIALOGUE WITH THREE CHORDS Will Present Murder Ballad-Inspired Plays at Industry City
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Indie theater company Dialogue with Three Chords will present three short plays inspired by the history of murder ballads at The Landing at Brooklyn's Industry City, featuring live music by LaMacchia.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Indie theater company Dialogue with Three Chords will present three short plays inspired by the history of murder ballads at The Landing at Brooklyn's Industry City, featuring live music by LaMacchia.
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