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Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett Named 2026 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett as the 2026 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.

Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance Receives First-Ever NEA Grant for Make-A-Musical Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance received its first NEA grant to support Make-A-Musical, a program where students collaborate with composer Jonathan Fadner to develop and stage an original full-length musical.

Céline Dion TV Series to Chronicle Early Years of Music Icon
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

A TV series about music icon Céline Dion is currently in the works. Dramatizing her childhood in Canada, the series is being produced by her brother, Jacques Dion.

PISS.JPG (WORKING TITLE) to Make World Premiere at Paradise Factory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

PISS.JPG (WORKING TITLE), a two-person absurdist play written and directed by Justin Jager and Michael Gardiner, will premiere at Paradise Factory Theater as part of Diamond Mesh's Manifestival.

NYC Releases Artist Proposals for Permanent Billie Holiday Monument in Queens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs revealed six finalist proposals for a permanent public monument honoring Billie Holiday at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens, with public feedback being accepted.

Gothic Musical MY GHOSTS a Featured Event At Inaugural ManiFestival In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

MY GHOSTS, a dark musical comedy by David and Erica Laros featuring the ghosts of Shakespeare and Marlowe, will be a featured event at Diamond Mesh Inc.'s inaugural ManiFestival in New York City.

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.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and More Set for Chicago Opera Theater 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

Chicago Opera Theater has revealed its 2026-2027 Season, featuring two Chicago premieres with expanded, including The Importance of Being Earnest, plus investments in new work and arts education.

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026

Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.

HADESTOWN, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.

MANIFESTIVAL Inaugural Lineup to Include THE SILLY WILLIAM GAMBIT, PISS.JPG, and CLUB 27
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Diamond Mesh Incorporated announced the lineup for its inaugural MANIFESTIVAL, a summer theater festival at Paradise Factory Theatre in New York City featuring mainstage productions, signature series, and one-night-only events.

Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany and John Turturro to Star RHINOCEROS in A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2026

American Repertory Theater (A. R.T.) has revealed that the cast of its upcoming production of Rhinoceros directed by Paulus will feature Paul Giamatti, Tatania Maslany, and John Turturro.

Interview: Playwright Jule Shavers of The Baptist Witches Of Shelbyville
by Shari Barrett - Apr 16, 2026

I spoke with Julie about creating the women in this play who are deeply spiritual people who were raised in the Baptist church and have been wounded by it.

DIAMOND MESH MANIFESTIVAL To Launch At Paradise Factory Theatre This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

The Diamond Mesh Manifestival will debut at the Paradise Factory Theatre in New York City. The festival features new plays including Club 27 and The Silly William Gambit. The event will run from July through August.

LOVE NEVER DIES in Concert Will Return to the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

The concert production of Love Never Dies directed by Shaun Kerrison, will return, playing at the London Palladium on 16 & 17 October 2026. Learn more about the production here!

Vicky Featherstone, Anoushka Warden, Kiko Itasaka, and Alexandra Casson Appointed Trustees Of Cardboard Citizens
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Cardboard Citizens has announced the appointment of four new Trustees: Alexandra Casson, Vicky Featherstone, Kiko Itasaka and Anoushka Warden. Learn more here!

City Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season Lineup; 'OUR NEXT ACT'
by Gillian Blum - Mar 7, 2026

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays based on the South Side, has announced the details of the theatre’s 52nd season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2026.

Drama Club Reveals 2026 Residency Cohort ​Selecting 32 Teams to Develop New Musicals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Drama Club has revealed the official artist selections for its 2026 summer residencies at Drama Club Camp. Chosen from an unprecedented pool of applicants - this year’s pool reflects a massive global demand for high-level creative development.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Will Return For A National Tour and Limited West End Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will embark on a national tour, opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 before ts first return to the West End in over 10 years.

Golden Thread Productions Announces Unveils 30th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Golden Thread Productions will present its 2026 Season in celebration of the company’s 30th Anniversary. The season includes new plays, festivals, and commissions highlighting Middle Eastern and SWANA artists and stories.