The Youth Theatre News

Goodspeed Musicals will temporarily pause productions at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. citing sharply rising production costs and shifting audience habits.

Davidson Community Players will present SHREK THE MUSICAL JR., featuring young actors from The Connie Company, at the Cain Center for the Arts from February 6-14.

Here's my interview with Dawn Robinson-Patrick about the Family Fest | Lunar New Year’s inception, organization, family atmosphere & activities, and the youth theatre presentation of The Great Race at The Wallis on Saturday, January 17.

Broadway Holiday, created and directed by Kody. C Jones, is Arts Bonita's Annual Broadway Today fundraiser. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to the youth theatre program.

Half Moon has revealed that actor Hammed Animashaun has become an official Patron of the organisation. The appointment coincided with the launch of two major new initiatives: Moonrise Lab and the Creative Council, scheduled for 2026.

Southend’s Palace Theatre and Wind Song Theatre are teaming up to create The Snow Queen, a brand-new musical adventure for the whole family. Running December 13–28.

The Masque and the Youth Theatre Club will present their first full production, featuring an all-children cast, just in time for some school holiday fun.

Bucks County Playhouse has appointed three acclaimed artists — choreographer Shannon Lewis, writer/director Eric Rosen and actor and director John Tartaglia — as new Playhouse Artistic Associates. Learn more!

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company will launch the Youth Theatre Conservatory at Boston Court Pasadena as their fifth location, and first in the Greater Pasadena area, for the 2025-2026 school year.

Following the sad news of the passing of much-loved impresario John Gale, West End theatres and Chichester Festival Theatre will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm on Wednesday 14 May, in his memory. 

Duluth Playhouse has revealed a new chapter in its artistic leadership. Learn more about the changes in leadership about the company, and see what's to come here.

As the flagship program at Unusual Suspects, the Youth Theatre Conservatory is a sequential 4-year education and mentorship program in the theatre arts for high school students.

Despite the damage done during the Los Angeles fires back in January, Theatre Palisades Youth is determined to perform their two week run of Home. Check here for more details.

Darlington Hippodrome’s new term of Youth Theatre and Youth Dance classes are in full flow but it’s not too late to join. Learn more about the classes here!

Prescott Park Arts Festival, an independent non-profit arts organization, is once again offering its beloved educational program, Camp ENCORE! The youth theatre camp serves 150+ kids ages 6-17 each summer where they cultivate a love for theater arts.

RB Productions, a cornerstone of the New Hampshire theatre community, is preparing to bring the timeless musical Annie to life this January as part of its RB Professional series. Under the leadership of Executive Director Clint Klose, RB Productions has become synonymous with professional-level theatre arts training and live performances, with a mission to integrate the arts into the community.

Discover the intriguing journey of Foster and Jackson in the desert with A HILL OF BEANS, a new podcast play by Open-Door Playhouse, directed by Gary Lamb and written by Robert Nersesian. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Studio by Storyhouse, has transformed the former Boots store in the Forum shopping centre into a multi-purpose space for creative activities and rehearsals.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Paul Hart and Claire Murray, the joint CEOs of the theatre. We discussed what it is like working for a regional theatre, the process of producing new work and how the Arts Council England funding cut will affect the future of The Watermill and the local community surrounding it.

Tara Theatre has announced the appointment of Natasha Kathi-Chandra as the new Artistic Director of the South Asian theatre company. Kathi-Chandra takes on the role from Abdul Shayek, who was the Artistic Director of Tara Theatre, until his death in August 2023.