The Apollo

Eventim Apollo Unveils OPEN Series with Special Events in Summer 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

Eventim Apollo, the London live entertainment venue, will launch Eventim Apollo: OPEN this summer, a special series giving the public the chance to experience the Apollo in a new way through three events: Centre Stage, H+F Spotlight and Venue Tours.

wild project Names Neil Totton Inaugural Mikéah Jennings Artist-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Multidisciplinary artist Neil Totton was named the inaugural recipient of wild project's Mikéah Jennings Artist-in-Residence program, receiving two weeks of free theater access and financial support to develop and perform a work-in-progress.

SOMETHING WICKED THAT OTHER WAY COMES to Play Edinburgh Fringe with Reginald D Hunter
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Three-time Perrier Award-nominated comedian Reginald D Hunter will bring his new show to Assembly Ballroom at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide.

Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

Verona Quartet to Perform at Chelsea Music Festival's Poet's House NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

The Verona Quartet will perform at Poet's House in NYC as part of Chelsea Music Festival, with a program spanning Philip Glass, George Walker, and a NY premiere by Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate.

National Black Theatre and The Apollo to Host THE GATHERING: A JOURNEY TO GRACE Documentary Screening
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

On June 16, National Black Theatre [NBT] and The Apollo will host a special free Juneteenth screening of The Gathering: A Journey to Grace, followed by a short talkback.

Apollo Theater to Relight Iconic Marquee, Honor Kiki Shepard With Walk of Fame Induction
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

The Apollo Theater announced a marquee relighting ceremony marking a milestone in its ongoing restoration, alongside a posthumous Walk of Fame induction honoring the late Kiki Shepard.

BBC New Comedy Awards Returns with Amy Gledhill as Head Judge
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

The BBC New Comedy Awards are back and heading to Coventry, where the first rounds of the competition will be filmed this September. Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Amy Gledhill will serve as the Head Judge.

CRANIUM OF CURIOSITIES: Ross Noble to Extend UK Tour With 37 New Dates
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Ross Noble announced a 37-date UK extension of his stand-up show CRANIUM OF CURIOSITIES, following a sold-out 59-date run. Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide and PBJ Management, the tour visits stages across the UK.

Nina Conti Will Debut NINA'S C*NTI CABARET at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winning Nina Conti will return to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her brand-new show ‘Nina's C*nti Cabaret.'

Feature: BROADWAY IN THE HOOD PRESENTS I GOT THE LAST LAUGH THROUGH MAY 31
by Debbie Hall - May 18, 2026

Broadway In The HOOD brings a profound theatrical experience with its latest production, I Got the Last Laugh, written by James E. Carter and based on the life of legendary comic Jackie 'Moms' Mabley. The play showcases Mabley’s career and cultural significance, with performances running until May 31 at The Legacy Theatre of Excellence.

Interview: 'The Girls Do All The Heavy Lifting': Actor Jordan Litz On Returning To Fiyero And Making His West End Debut In WICKED
by Kat Mokrynski - May 21, 2026

After playing Fiyero in Wicked for over 1,700 performances on both Broadway and in the national tour, Jordan Litz has crossed the pond to join the show’s West End cast to celebrate its 20th anniversary. We had the chance to speak with Litz about returning to the role of Fiyero, this time in London. We discussed how he first got the role, how the show has changed his life for the better and how he ran in the New York Marathon and did two performances in the same day!

THE COMEDY STORE Will Come to Woolwich Works as Part of New Comedy Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Woolwich Works announced a new comedy season featuring The Comedy Store, presented by Live Nation, alongside Edinburgh Fringe previews from Sara Barron, Garrett Millerick, and others.

Review: THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICALS, Apollo Theatre
by Clementine Scott - May 15, 2026

It’s clear before the curtain rises – before you’ve even set foot in the theatre – that The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is about more than the sum of its parts. Several audience members are in costume, and need to be reminded via the pre-show voiceover not to sing along, even if they know every line.

Village Theatre Will Present 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals With Four New Shows
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Village Theatre announced four new musicals selected for its Festival of New Musicals in Issaquah, WA, including WIDOWS, LOVE IS DEAD, JET CITY IMPROV PRESENTS: AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL!, and LET ME FLY.

LAUGHTERAMA Comedy Festival Will Come to Somerset House
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Somerset House will host stand-up comedy for the first time with LAUGHTERAMA, a new five-day festival featuring Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe, Ross Noble, and more across seven open-air shows.

Photos: Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen and the New UK Cast of WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Wicked has released production photography of its 20th Anniversary principal company. They begin performances at the beginning of the production’s landmark year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Edinburgh Fringe Comedians Will Preview Shows at Henley & Marlow Venues
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Honk! comedy nights will present a series of Edinburgh Fringe work-in-progress shows at Rebellion Brewery in Marlow and The Relais Henley, featuring acts including Sophie Duker, Rosie Holt, and Catherine Bohart.

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Peels Back the Myth at San Diego Civic Theatre
by Lucía Serrano - May 7, 2026

I was 14 when Michael Jackson passed away, and I mourned him like I’ve never mourned a public figure since then. I was never really a fangirl of anyone, but Michael Jackson existed in a league of his own. That is exactly what the Tony Award-winning MJ The Musical, with a book by Lynn Nottage, captures with precision, spectacle, and surprising tenderness.

James Brown Bio-Musical in Development
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

The life and career of Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is the subject of a new musical currently in development.  The show will feature iconic James Brown hits including, “Please, Please, Please,” “Cold Sweat,” “It’s a  Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” “Get Up (I Feel Like Being) Sex Machine,” “The Payback,” “Living in  America,” and more.