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THE LAST MATCH: A PRO WRESTLING ROCK EXPERIENCE to Open in the West End in the Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

All Elite Wrestling is partnering with The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience, set to premiere in London’s West End this fall. This marks the first time a major wrestling company has stepped into the world of original musical theatre.

Anna Lapwood Brings the Organ to UK Arenas for the First Time with New Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026

Celebrated organist, conductor, broadcaster and social media phenomenon Anna Lapwood has announced her first-ever UK arena tour, taking place in November 2026, with dates at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Manchester’s Co-op Live.

Industry Pro Newsletter: The Lost Boys Wins Big in the Theater Fans Choice Awards — Plus the WNO-Kennedy Center Drama Heats Up
by Alex Freeman - Jun 15, 2026

The theater world never really slows down — and this week is proof. The Lost Boys dominated our Theater Fans' Choice Awards, sweeping nearly every musical category, while the Washington National Opera's legal battle with the Kennedy Center over $17 million in disputed funds continues to unfold. On a more hopeful note, Berkeley's beloved Aurora Theatre is planning its comeback after a year in the dark. All that, plus BroadwayWorld has launched a brand-new Producer Fantasy Game — so if you've ever thought you could pick the hits, now's your chance to prove it.

Nicolas King Performs Tribute Clips to Mike Renzi at 54 Below
by Robert Diamond - Jun 15, 2026

54 Below posted three performance clips of Nicolas King honoring late musical director Mike Renzi, including songs from OLIVER and ON THE TOWN, plus a duet with Gabrielle Stravelli.

Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, & More Join Disney's America Celebration Concert in Nashville
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026

The star-studded performer lineup has been unveiled for “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a musical celebration that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States. The lineup includes Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, NE-YO, Lauren Daigle, and more.

Jim Curry Will Bring The Music of John Denver to the Morrison Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Fans of legendary singer-songwriter John Denver will have the chance to relive his timeless music when Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver Starring Jim Curry comes to the Morrison Center.

Full Cast Set for INTO THE WOODS at Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!

Review Roundup: BLACK SWAN Opens at American Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

The world premiere stage adaptation of Black Swan, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, has officially opened at American Repertory Theatre. Read the reviews here!

DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY to Extend Run at The Other Palace Studio
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY, the hockey-themed panto parody written by Olivier nominee Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott, has extended its run at The Other Palace Studio in London.

Laurence Mossman Join Cast of THE NOTEBOOK the Samsung Performing Arts Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Filipino-Kiwi performer Laurence Mossman has been cast as Middle Noah in Theatre Group Asia's international premiere of THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, joining previously announced Morissette as Middle Allie.

ORANGES AND LEMONS, WRESTLING WITH CATASTROPHE to Come to Flinders Drama Centre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Flinders Drama Centre will present two new performance projects, ORANGES AND LEMONS and WRESTLING WITH CATASTROPHE, pairing students with internationally recognized artists including Glace Chase, Basil Hogios, and Gerrard McArthur.

MY LIFE AS AN 'INSPIRATIONAL PORN' STAR to Run at Toronto Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Gabrielle Leonore's solo show MY LIFE AS AN 'INSPIRATIONAL PORN' STAR, blending burlesque and storytelling from an autistic, bisexual perspective, will run at Soulpepper Theatre's RBC Finance Studio during the Toronto Fringe Festival.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER to Open Adelaide Repertory Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Adelaide Repertory Theatre will open its 2026 season with the Kaufman and Hart comedy classic, starring Peter Goers and Michael Griffiths at The Arts Theatre.

Review: THE FIRST STAGE: OIL & WHISKEY/JOHNNY AND THE DEVIL'S BOX. at Analog
by Catherine Burford - Jun 15, 2026

What did our critic think of THE FIRST STAGE: OIL & WHISKEY AND JOHNNY AND THE DEVIL'S BOX. at Analog?

STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CLOSET To Be Performed At The Reverie Room
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026

Drag artists Gina Tonic and Trash Ketchum will present their cabaret comedy STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CLOSET at The Reverie Room, blending live vocals, original sketches, and comedy exploring authenticity and acceptance.

Review: THE MAGICIANS TABLE, The Vaults
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 14, 2026

Death, it turns out, is an excellent alibi for a party, even one being held in your honour. Legendary magician, beloved family man and complete fiction Dieter Roterburg has sadly died and his wake is being held nightly in the tunnels beneath Waterloo train station.

Review: FRIDA...A SELF-PORTRAIT at Union Arts Center
by Amelia Divine - Jun 13, 2026

One-person productions are typically autobiographical: the performer teaches the audience about themself, as themself. But this seemingly “direct” approach is often not actually revealing, where an artist performs a ritualized series of autobiographical anecdotes that fit into the form’s genre conventions. In touring production Frida…a self-portrait, now playing at Union Arts Center, the artist subverts the one-person show form by adding a layer, indirectly telling the story of the performer through the experiences of another artist: the surrealist portraitist Frida Kahlo. This new show asks, can we better understand one artist by telling the story of another?

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 13, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

Young Entertainer Awards to Honor 10th and 11th Ceremonies in Double Event at Harmony Gold Theatre; Nominees Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

The Young Entertainer Awards announced nominees for a combined 10th and 11th ceremony at Hollywood's Harmony Gold Theatre, with Greg Evigan set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ronnie Schell, Duke Slater on GOMER PYLE U.S.M.C., Dies at 94
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

Ronnie Schell, the comedian and actor known for playing Duke Slater on GOMER PYLE U.S.M.C., died of natural causes at UCLA Hospital at age 94. He is survived by his wife and two children.