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Interview: Delaney Benson of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at The Fox Theatre

by Joseph Harrison — July 18, 2026

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy gallops into Atlanta’s Fox Theatre July 21st–26th.

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre

by Steve Murray — July 18, 2026

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre?

Review: A Thrilling PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

by R. Scott Reedy — July 16, 2026

What did our critic think of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Photos: First Look at Tracee Ellis Ross in EVERY BRILLIANT THING

by Nicole Rosky — July 13, 2026

We have your first look at six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross, making her Broadway debut in the 2026 Tony Award-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at National Theatre

by David Friscic — July 12, 2026

The current touring production of Beetlejuice, now playing at the National Theatre, is an odd theatrical piece –in that it is really more of an ostensible cult musical event for the generations in their twenties, thirties, and early forties.

Review: A Tale as Old as Time Gets a Fresh Chapter in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Tour

by Lucía Serrano — July 10, 2026

The wonder of Disney and its nostalgia is a beautiful thing to witness in real time alongside a full audience in a theatre.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville

by Theresa Bertram — July 10, 2026

There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that completely overwhelm your senses in the most glorious way imaginable.

Interview: Theatre Life with Ryan Stajmiger

by Elliot Lanes — July 8, 2026

Today’s subject Ryan Stajmiger is currently living his theatre life on tour playing the title character in Beetlejuice.

Photos: First Look at Chrissy Metz & Joey Fatone in & JULIET on Broadway

by Michael Major — July 7, 2026

You can now get a first look at Joey Fatone and Chrissy Metz starring together on Broadway in & Juliet.

Previews: 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — July 5, 2026

Olivia Noel talks 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION at Abbey Theater of Dublin at the Abbey Theater (5600 Post Road in Dublin) at 7 p.

Touring Together: Danny Gardner and Emily Larger on Parenting and Performing in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Lucía Serrano — July 3, 2026

Disney's Beauty and the Beast continues to enchant audiences across the country with its dazzling production, unforgettable score and beloved characters.

Photos: Mduduzi Madela as Simba in THE LION KING on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 1, 2026

Longtime The Lion King cast member Mduduzi Madela assumed the role of Simba earlier this year, and you can now see new photos! He is the second South African performer to hold the role of Simba in the Broadway company.

RAGTIME Joins Disney's 24-Hour Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary

by Josh Sharpe — July 1, 2026

Broadway's Ragtime is among the performance lineup for Party Across America, one of the programs featured on Disney's 24-hour multiplatform broadcast “Disney Celebrates America.

Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square

by Steve Sucato — June 30, 2026

The winner of six Tony Awards ® including Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designs, Disney's beloved musical THE LION KING returns to Cleveland and Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre, July 6 - August 8, 2026.