Very Young Frankenstein, a new take based on the 1974 Mel Brooks film Young Frankenstein, is officially moving forward with a full series order at FX. The pilot will star Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells, and Spencer House.
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.
The team behind Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will reunite for new workshop performances of MONA LOSER at Southwark Playhouse Borough. The musical features a pop score by writing duo Kit Buchan and Jim Barne and direction by Tim Jackson.
Rose Theatre announced FRANKENSTEIN, a new adaptation written and directed by Jeff James after Mary Shelley's classic novel, in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse as part of Tom Wright's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.
My Ghosts, a dark musical comedy featuring the ghosts of Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Wilson, will perform August 4 as the grand finale of ManiFestival, an inaugural new works festival running July 16–August 9 in New York.
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a lineup of classic works spanning gothic horror, American drama, and Shakespearean comedy, alongside returning holiday and outdoor programming.
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, The First Annual 54 Below Gala and more.
Playwright Jordan Harrison’s 2025 drama “The Antiquities” – being given a fine New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts through March 28 – uses history to explore where things went wrong.
The Sankofa Collective will present its 12th season, themed 'The Masks We Wear,' exploring the societal roles and perceived identities in modern society. Artistic Director Alric Davis highlights the season's focus on empathy and justice, challenging audiences to see beyond superficial masks. The season includes the one-woman tribute concert VIVA SELENA! and the nostalgic 'Back to the 90s Bash,' both set to engage Houston audiences in 2026 with profound narratives and vibrant performances.
Sinners, The Studio, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, and more were honored at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Take a look at the full list of nominees and wins here.
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Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
McCarter Theatre Center will present Circus Quixote, a gravity-defying theatrical spectacle from Chicago’s famed Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, running March 4–15.
Casting has been announced for workshop performances of Mona Loser at Birmingham Hippodrome. Produced by Tim Johanson Productions with Birmingham Hippodrome, Mona Loser is a contemporary musical set in the music industry about viral fame, fakery, and identity.
Shipwrecked Comedy is currently raising funds for its first-ever live production, Edgar Allan Poe's Murder Mystery Musical, a new comedy-musical based on the award-winning digital series Edgar Allan Poe's Murder Mystery Dinner Party.
Fredrik Benke Rydman has created a Frankenstein which is contemporary and unpleasant
The Conejo Players Readers Theatre program has announced its 2026 season, featuring five bold and compelling plays that span comedy, drama, and dark humor. Learn more here!
Actors Theatre of Louisville will present The Storytelling Revolution Festival, a new work festival celebrating bold new stories that explore the wonder and complexity of our time.
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