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CALL ME ELIZABETH Will Come to The Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2026

Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, audiences are invited to an audience with Dame Elizabeth Taylor! Call Me Elizabeth, written and performed by American actor Kayla Boye giving her London debut as she portrays Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Taylor.

WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND to Make U.S. Debut at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

The multi award-winning solo show, Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, written and performed by Alex Hill, will transfer from London's West End to Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse.

WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND to Make U.S. Premiere at SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

The multi-award-winning solo show WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND, written and performed by Alex Hill, will make its U.S. debut at SoHo Playhouse in a limited Off-Broadway engagement.

Review: PETE THE CAT at Imagination Stage
by Abby Korb - Jun 29, 2026

This rock musical adaptation of the Pete the Cat book series by Kimberly and James Dean immediately captures the attention and hearts of all those in the audience and takes them into Pete’s world as he experiences his new life as a house cat!

Photos: First Look at Season 3 of Netflix's MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026

Netflix has shared first-look photos for the upcoming third season of My Life With The Walter Boys, returning to the streamer this summer. Check them out now.

Video: See Christopher Abbott in EAST OF EDEN Teaser Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026

We have our first look at East of Eden, Netflix's new series adaptation of John Steinbeck's epic novel, starring current Tony Award nominee Christopher Abbott. Watch the new teaser for the series.

PETE THE CAT: A LIVE ROCK MUSICAL Comes to Imagination Stage This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Imagination Stage will present PETE THE CAT: A LIVE ROCK MUSICAL this summer in the Lerner Family Theatre. Based on the bestselling children’s book series by Kimberly and James Dean.

Steven Pasquale-Directed CLIFFORD ODETS’ WAITING FOR LEFTY and More Set for CSC 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Classic Stage Company has revealed their 2026-27 slate of productions for CSC’s 59th season, including Clifford Odets’ Waiting for Lefty directed by Steven Pasquale and more.

Long Beach Shakespeare Company's New Works Festival Will Include HOLD ON, LUDLOW MASSACRE & A WIRE IN MIND
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company's New Works Festival will present three original plays at the Helen Borgers Theatre, featuring works by emerging and established writers on love, labor history, and memory.

PRONOUN, YOU WILL GET SICK and More Set for FSU/Asolo Conservatory 2026/2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory revealed its 2026/2027 season, including the Florida premiere of Pronoun, Noah Diaz's You Will Get Sick, a Shakespeare adaptation, and a New Works Play Lab in Sarasota.

Taika Waititi to Present Theatrical Screenings of 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

The collection of 98th Oscar Nominated Shorts, presented by filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, will be released exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026, courtesy of Roadside Attractions.

Jeff Harnar To Return To Don’t Tell Mama With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Jeff Harnar, a multiple BroadwayWorld Award-winning vocalist, will present his show 'BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH' at Don't Tell Mama on select dates from February 5 to 26. The performance will feature a collection of classic songs, showcasing Harnar's celebrated vocal talents in an intimate cabaret setting.

Northwest Children’s Theater To Remount PETE THE CAT THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Northwest Children’s Theater will present an encore run of PETE THE CAT, the live rock musical based on the beloved children’s book series. The returning production features the original cast and creative team and will play at The Judy in downtown Portland.

Jeff Harnar Brings THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK to Delray Beach Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

Jeff Harnar will bring his show The 1959 Broadway Songbook t0 Delray Beach Playhouse in Delray Beach, FL for five shows from December 15-17. Learn more here!

Review: ROMÉO ET JULIETTE at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Oct 24, 2025

Charles Gounod took Shakespeare’s tale of the star-crossed lovers and adapted it to create the 1867 opera, Roméo et Juliette, with an overture and Shakespeare’s explanatory prologue, delivered by the chorus, followed by a five-act opera, with a libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré.

Previews: LA NUOVA STAGIONE DELL' OFF-OFF THEATRE
by Ettore Farrattini - Oct 17, 2025

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Jeff Harnar to Revisit THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK With Birdland Concert and Remastered Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Jeff Harnar in his show The 1959 Broadway Songbook this fall. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

Talkback Hosts Set For Remaining Performances of COMMITTED? A RITUAL FOR ROBBIE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

Post-performance talkback hosts have been announced for the remaining eight performances of Committed? A Ritual for Robbie, written and performed by Lisa Robins and directed by Mitch Levine.

Exclusive: What Happens When the Great Teachers Are Gone?
by Helen Hayden - Aug 1, 2025

What happens when your mentors disappear? How do you honor serious classical training in an industry that’s shifting so rapidly toward digital performance and social media? It's a question that actress, writer, and filmmaker Helen Hayden has found herself asking recently. An alumna of Circle In the Square Theatre School (and Vice President on the Executive Board of its Alumni Association), she is sharing how she finds herself continuing to work as an actor while also carrying forward the Circle legacy. 

COMMITTED? A RITUAL FOR ROBBIE Returns to Beverly Hills Playhouse for Limited Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Following a sold-out run at Rogue Machine in 2024, Committed? A Ritual for Robbie, written and performed by Lisa Robins and directed by Mitch Levine, will return for a limited encore engagement at Beverly Hills Playhouse from August 1–17, 2025.