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THE PRIDEFUL SINNERS To Return To Pride Toronto
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026

THE PRIDEFUL SINNERS, curated by award-winning burlesque artist Red Tongued Raven, will return to the Pride Toronto Central Stage with an all-new cast of performers from Toronto and beyond. The free show is recommended for audiences 19+.

Review: ARE YOU WATCHING?, Royal Court
by Clementine Scott - Jun 5, 2026

Clad in pastel pyjamas and lounging on bunkbeds, two preteen girls discuss the repeated drugging and rape of Gisèle Pelicot. Their tone is not the sobering one of a news reporter, or even the hushed horror of one learning about the case for the first time, but light and jovial, teasing each other about whether they “got off” watching violent porn.

Review: 1536, The Ambassadors Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - May 14, 2026

On 13 May 1536, Anne Boleyn’s household is broken up ahead of her going on trial for treason. On 13 May 2026, Ava Pickett’s play 1536 continues performances in its new West End home. 490 years may feel like a long time, but just how much has actually changed? Set against the backdrop of Anne Boleyn’s catastrophic fall from grace, three women try to navigate through life in an increasingly misogynistic Tudor village.

Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.

Review: TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80S MOVIE MIXTAPE at CineVita
by Melissa Heckscher - Apr 15, 2026

TEEN BEAT LIVE is an immersive musical ode to the 80s that's a must-see, whether or not you’ve ever used a rotary phone, worn a Walkman, or unfolded the boy-toy poster from a Teen Beat magazine.

ED YOUNG’S BRIGHT WORLDS: GESTURE AND FEELING IN 60 YEARS OF PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN To Open At MOCA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

MOCA will present Ed Young's Bright Worlds, the first U.S. retrospective of the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator, featuring original artwork from 15 projects, running May 14 through September 13, 2026.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS IN CONCERT Will Make Australian Premiere in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Danny Elfman's score live to picture for the Australian premiere of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS IN CONCERT at Hamer Hall on October 30 and 31, conducted by Nicholas Buc.

Crítica: MATILDA, EL MUSICAL at Centro Cultural Teatro I
by Juan Carlos Araujo - Apr 7, 2026

El exitoso musical del West End y Broadway llega a México con una magna producción que dejará al público maravillado tanto por su elenco como por su magnificencia.

See Works from Inside SHOWSTOPPERS: THE ART OF STAGE AND SCREEN Exhibition at Helicline Fine Art
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2026

Helicline Fine Art is now presenting Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen, a dynamic new exhibition celebrating nearly a century of performance as seen through the eyes of some of the most influential artists and designers of the 20th century. On view through May 10, 2026, the exhibition brings together more than three dozen works that capture the spectacle, emotion, and cultural impact of live theatre, film, dance, opera, and popular entertainment.

Review: LE MARIAGE DE FIGARO at Theatre Royal Du Parc
by Alexandre DIACONU - Mar 29, 2026

What did our critic think of LE MARIAGE DE FIGARO at Theatre Royal Du Parc?

REVIEW: On Your Feet Australia Presents the Australian Premiere of Feel Good Musical THE PROM
by Jade Kops - Mar 29, 2026

THE PROM, the hilarious new musical with a heartwarming outcome from Matthew Sklar (Music), Chad Beguelin (Lyrics and Book) and Bob Martin (Book), finally arrives in Australia, premiering at the new Teatro At The Italian Forum Theatre in Leichhardt. 

Crítica: DANI Y EL PROFUNDO MAR AZUL at LA TEATRERÍA
by Juan Carlos Araujo - Mar 25, 2026

Un duelo actoral bajo la precisa dirección de Cristian Magaloni nos recuerda que el amor puede surgir aun en el más violento de los ambientes.

Interview: Alejo Vietti of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Mar 9, 2026

Rob said early on is he didn't want to have a pastel, cake frosting show. He wanted vibrant colors, a bit more punchy, and a different palette than we're used to. So that was really good for me, because that opened up many more possibilities

Review: BERIMBAU BRAZILIAN TABLE in Midtown-Experience this Restaurant Gem
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 27, 2026

In a city that boasts global cuisines, the recently opened Berimbau Brazilian Table in midtown Manhattan is a stand-out.

Review: THE UNFRIEND at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti - Feb 21, 2026

What did our critic think of THE UNFRIEND at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

RUNNING THROUGH HEAVEN: Visions of Jack Kerouac Opens at The Grolier Club
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

The Grolier Club will present RUNNING THROUGH HEAVEN: VISIONS OF JACK KEROUAC, an exhibition examining the life and work of Jack Kerouac through rare letters, manuscripts, photographs, and personal artifacts.

Review: Dreamlike Voyage, Troubled Undercurrents in MUSIKAL PERAHU KERTAS
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Feb 9, 2026

What did our critic think of MUSIKAL PERAHU KERTAS at CIPUTRA ARTPRENEUR?

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN and More Set for 2026 Season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Underbelly Boulevard Soho is launching into 2026 with a dynamic season of returning favourites, international hits and boundary-pushing new work, including Let the Right One In.

Exclusive: John Doyle Looks Back on Reimagining THE COLOR PURPLE and Casting Cynthia Erivo in Excerpt from New Book
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

In his first book, Opening Doors: Reimagining the American Musical, John Doyle reflects on the 50-year theatrical journey taken by a boy who never dreamt it could happen to him. Through simply working at his craft and trying to earn a living he gained a reputation for thinking outside of the box and is credited with helping create a new art form – that of actor-musician led musical theatre. Read an excerpt here!

Pittsford Fine Art To Present Featured Artist Suzi Zefting-Kuhn
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Pittsford Fine Art will present an exhibition by featured artist Suzi Zefting-Kuhn, on view from early February through March. The show draws inspiration from the artist’s travels and focuses on portraiture, wildlife, and landscape subjects rendered in oil and pastel.