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What did our critic think of THE CAKE at Theatre In The Round?

What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Volksoper?

Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own familiarity for the characters, I can also see now how the original production’s 18-month gap would have also been enticing for an audience.

When the lights go out, two accidental acquaintances have no one but each other to share the horrific experience - a bartender who knows more than she’s willing to reveal, and a teenager in a school uniform. An unlikely visitor at a bar

UtahPresents continues its 2025–2026 season with three upcoming performances at Kingsbury Hall, including a jazz tribute, a community storytelling event, and a youth theatre production.

Energetic and joyfull. The first non-replica production of &Juliet. Max Martin attended the opening night.

The world debut of Hot and Bothered will be presented at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, featuring a comedic take on menopause, engaging audiences with humor and unexpected educational moments.

The American Theatre Guild has announced 2026–27 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall, including Hamilton, The Outsiders, and more. Learn more about the season here!

Bergen County Players will present THE CAKE, a dramedy that explores the clash between love and conscience, from March 14 to April 11 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.

The Aspen Music Festival & School has announced its 2026 season, running from July 1 to August 23, under the theme 'For All'. The eight-week festival in Aspen will feature a diverse lineup of performances and educational events.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will present Little Women The Musical. This adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel features a talented cast led by Ashlee Beary as Jo March, exploring themes of love, loss, and dreams during the American Civil War.

The Goodman’s Centennial 2025/2026 Season will continue with the Chicago premiere of Covenant.  BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley is set to direct.

The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre, is presenting a wonderfully directed and acted and technically superb dramedy, IN THE WAKE, by Lisa Kron. The play is well-written and generates lots of laughs and lots of pathos, although I consider it a bit too wordy. Still, it is well worth seeing.

Two best friends, the ghost of Katie’s brother, a secret. When Roni shows up at Charlie’s old flat, she finds Katie rummaging through his things while a party is in full swing upstairs. When Charlie died months prior, Katie disappeared from Roni’s life, leaving her without a place to stay and without her best friend. A lot has happened since then. Katie is starting her PhD, and Roni is about to kick off her own business. They both feel lost and alone. 1.17am, or until the words run out is an intoxicating, tragic new play. Zoe Hunter Gordon writes with naturalistic precision to deconstruct the aftermath of a death.

Dramanila Theater Production stages the world premiere of 'Garet: Pinoys in Chicago,' written by Rey E. Dela Cruz. The play explores diaspora themes familiar to the nearly 15 million Filipino migrants worldwide, yet serves as a poignant eye-opener for local audiences attending its run at the NCCA.

BroadwayWorld's February 2026 Debut of the Month interview features internet personality Dylan Mulvaney, who is making her Broadway debut in Six. Dylan shares what it means to her to be starring on Broadway.

THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pulses with youthful energy, but the material doesn’t feel juvenile.

Ballet Co.Laboratory is bringing the beloved children's book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to life in a whimsical 45-minute ballet created especially for our youngest audience members — toddlers and preschoolers.

Moonbox Productions will bring a developmental production of the new musical LATE to the Plaza Theatre at Boston Center for the Arts March 6–14, 2026. Learn more here!