Sometimes the person who understands exactly what you're going through is the person you've only just met. Virginia Stage Company continues its 48th season with The Heart Sellers, Lloyd Suh's funny and heartfelt play about two immigrant women who meet by chance on Thanksgiving Day and discover an unexpected connection. The production runs October 14–25, 2026, at the historic Wells Theatre.

SNOOPY PRESENTS: 12 DAYS OF SNOOPY and FRAGGLE ROCK: A HOLIDAY GIFT to Debut on Apple TV

by Rachel Stone — Sep 24, 2026

Apple TV will premiere two new holiday specials: SNOOPY PRESENTS: 12 DAYS OF SNOOPY and FRAGGLE ROCK: A HOLIDAY GIFT. Classic Peanuts films also return with special free streaming windows.

PBS Programming Highlights SING DEMOCRACY 250, FRONTLINE

by Rachel Stone — Sep 23, 2026

PBS will present programming including SING DEMOCRACY 250, FRONTLINE's investigation into fraud, and coverage of the Hispanic Heritage Awards.

GRACEFUL WARRIOR: AN EVENING WITH GARY SINISE is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Sep 22, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Co-Founder Gary Sinise will join Artistic Director Audrey Francis for a one-night conversation at the Chicago theater. Sinise will discuss Steppenwolf's history and reflect on his upcoming memoir about his son Mac.

Review: THE FABLE FESTIVAL AND MOTHER GOOSED at DreamWrights

by Sandra Harberger — Sep 19, 2026

DreamWrights presents a double feature with The Fable Festival and Mother Goosed on stage from September 18th to 27th under the direction of Hannah Kuhn. The Fable Festival and Mother Goosed is filled with animals and nursery rhymes gone wrong. It is perfect for families with children. It’s also an excellent opportunity to support local playwrights. Congratulations to the winners of Dreamwrights’ Fable Festival!

RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION to Return to Playhouse Square in 2027

by A.A. Cristi — Sep 16, 2026

RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation will perform at Playhouse Square from February 19–21, 2027, as part of a North American tour across 47 cities from January to May 2027. Tickets go on sale September 17.

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE to Close Kokandy Productions' 2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi — Sep 15, 2026

Kokandy Productions will present A Clockwork Orange: A Play with Music, starring Reilly Oh as Alex DeLarge, November 5-January 10 at Chicago's Chopin Theatre.

Interview: Todd Schroeder Creative Director slated for Kym Johnson (DWTS) @ NY's 54 Below!

by Gavin Glynn — Sep 14, 2026

Todd Schroeder is a multiple award-winning Music Director, Creative Director, Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Pianist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages. Celebrated for his ability to connect with artists on a deep level, Todd has collaborated across genres—from Jazz and Broadway to Pop, Country, and Rock—with luminaries including Jason Alexander, Engelbert Humperdinck, Liza Minnelli, Dave Koz, Sir Tom Jones, Haley Reinhart, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Harris, and Angela Lansbury.

HAUNTING HOLIDAYS to Call for One-Page Play Submissions

by Stephi Wild — Sep 14, 2026

Spartan Theatre at Spokane Falls Community College invites playwrights worldwide to submit one-page plays that add spooky twists to any holiday for its third annual festival.

ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN? to Open at Arena Stage This Fall

by A.A. Cristi — Sep 8, 2026

Eric Bentley's docudrama, drawn from HUAC hearing transcripts, will move to Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater following its Off-Broadway run at New York City Center, with Anna D. Shapiro again directing.

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ephrata Performing Arts Center

by Rich Mehrenberg — Sep 5, 2026

Director, Ben Galosi keeps the laughs coming in this 90 minute intermission-free show. The humor is derived not only from the characters’ excessively bleeding hearts, but also hilariously random moments of aggressive chaos and mayhem. A special salute to the EPAC stage crew who have a lot of cleaning up to do at the conclusion of each performance.