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Review: WRECKAGE - A MUSICAL TRAGICOMEDY at San Francisco Mime Troupe
by Steve Murray - Jul 16, 2026

Could it possibly be that events have finally confirmed just what the San Francisco Mime Troupe has been howling at the wind for 67 years! The troupe whose shows have been called whacko, conspiratorial, commie and alarmist now find themselves leading the pack when it comes to shining a bright light on social injustice.

Photos: THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Welcomes Angela Bassett, Ayo Edebiri, Sara Bareilles and More on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 15, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater officially opened The Whoopi Monologues this week with a celebrity-filled opening night at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Angela Bassett, Sara Bareilles, Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri, Shonda Rhimes, Alex Newell, and more were among the guests. Check out photos of the event.

Cast Set For BOCKING at Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the cast for the world premiere of Bocking, a new comedy by Preston Crowder that will be directed by Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb.

Photos: THE WEDDING SINGER Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 13, 2026

The John W. Engeman Theater has now officially opened THE WEDDING SINGER. Learn more about the production and check out photos from opening night here!

Photo: JUST IN TIME Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026

Broadway's Just In Time has reached a major milestone—celebrating its 500th performance on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The company marked the occasion with a special onstage celebration before the performance. See photos!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th Anniversary Gala Raises $1.3 Million
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

Chicago Shakespeare Theater celebrated the company's 40th Anniversary with the Revel in Ruby Gala. The evening raised $1.3 million, honoring four decades of powerful theatermaking and fueling the artistry, education, and community engagement.

Photos: First Look at Chrissy Metz & Joey Fatone in & JULIET on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2026

You can now get a first look at Joey Fatone and Chrissy Metz starring together on Broadway in & Juliet. Chrissy Metz made her Broadway debut as ‘Angelique’ in the Broadway musical last month.

Video: JUST IN TIME Cast Performs Medley on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 6, 2026

The Broadway cast of Just in Time took the stage to perform at the 2026 edition of A Capitol Fourth, which took place at the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, July 3, in celebration of the 250th Independence Day weekend. Watch the medley performance now.

THE WHITE CHIP to Open Marin Theatre's 60th Season in Bay Area Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

Marin Theatre will launch its 60th season with the Bay Area Premiere of THE WHITE CHIP, Sean Daniels' semi-autobiographical comedy about addiction and recovery, directed by Executive Artistic Director Lance Gardner.

JUST IN TIME Cast to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 29, 2026

The Broadway cast of Just in Time will perform at the 2026 edition of A Capitol Fourth, which will take place at the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, July 3, in celebration of the 250th Independence Day weekend.

Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions To Lead MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At The Old Globe; Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions will star as Beatrice and Benedick in The Old Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Barry Edelstein, closing the theater's Summer Shakespeare Festival in San Diego.

& JULIET to Play Final Performance at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

The Canadian production of the international hit musical comedy & Juliet will end its run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in August. The production will have played 277 performances and been seen by over 320,000 patrons. 

Eden Espinosa and Tally Sessions to Star in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. This beloved comedy is directed by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein.

Video: Billy Porter & Wayne Brady Perform 'With You on My Arm' in Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - Jun 25, 2026

Watch Billy Porter and Wayne Brady duet in New York City Center's Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles. New video footage of 'With You on My Arm,' the act one showstopper that follows 'With Anne on My Arm.'

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE WEDDING SINGER at John W. Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of THE WEDDING SINGER, the musical comedy based on the 1998 Adam Sandler film.

Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan in New Footage from JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2026

Broadway's JUST IN TIME released a new trailer the show, now starring three-time Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin. Watch highlights of him onstage at the Circle in the Square Theatre in this video!

Video: Billy Porter Performs 'I Am What I Am' in Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2026

New York City Center has released a video of Billy Porter performing the iconic Act 1 finale from La Cage Aux Folles, “I Am What I Am.” Porter is joined in the production by Wayne Brady.

Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Starring Billy Porter & Wayne Brady
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026

Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened on June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28.  The production is led by Director Robert O’Hara and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert with choreography by Edgar Godineaux and tap choreography by Dormeshia. Check out what the critics are saying!

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit
by Angela Lin - Jun 20, 2026

When honest artistic integrity meets conservative religious outrage, what follows is escalating frenzy, controlled chaos, and poignant reflections on what it means to produce art and tell the stories where they need to be heard — and the conflicting struggles that come with such intentions. Tin Drum Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of Southern Rapture, written by Eric Coble and directed by Jason Palmer, holds a brilliantly comical and satirical mirror up to the weaponization of civic institutions and artistic freedom. 

Photos: Ato Blankson-Wood, Amelia Pedlow, and Sam Lilja Star in MEASURE FOR MEASURE at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2026

The Old Globe is presenting William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure as the opening production of its 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Directed by Vivienne Benesch, the production stars Ato Blankson-Wood, Amelia Pedlow, Sam Lilja, and more. Check out photos from the production below.