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It looks like LEGO won't be the only Wicked product that will be available to purchase this fall. It has just been announced that a plethora of Wicked-themed merchandise will hit shelves to coincide with both entries of the highly-anticipated film adaptation. The merchandise spans several categories including apparel, accessories, footwear, home décor, beauty, toys, role play, publishing, collectibles, and more. 

On Monday evening, Sarah Paulson stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss the Tony-nominated play Appropriate, which is currently playing on Broadway. During the interview, she discussed the 'very, very funny' family drama and lamented that she doesn't get to do a Southern accent in the play. Watch the full interview now!

ONE ACTS: VOLUME I will premiere at Brooklyn Art Haus, featuring new short plays and musicals by Amr Kotb, Dmitri Barcomi, Jimmy Berry, Niall Ridgley, and Sean Pollock from May 31 to June 2.

Reed Park Tennis Court in Santa Monica hosts the premiere of Bimbo Tennis: The Play, a comedic adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, exploring the clash between tennis and pickleball players.

Center Theatre Group, in collaboration with The Fire This Time Festival and Watts Village Theater Company, will present a second season of Not A Moment, But A Movement, an initiative created to amplify, center, and celebrate Black voices.

The Juliana Hatfield Three will hit the road as direct support for Soul Asylum this fall to celebrate the 30th(ish) anniversary of their debut album Become What You Are. The trio will play the album in its entirety along with other songs from their catalog. The coast-to-coast tour begins September 30th at the Boulder Theater and wraps November 1st in Rutland, VT.

A Theater in the Dark has announced its newest audio play – BIO-DAD, by Chicago actor and playwright Julian “joolz” Stroop. This new play is a story of a young person whose journey to understand their late father takes them across galaxies and leads them to a greater understanding of themself as well as their family.

On Friday June 21st at 7pm stage performer, Celeste Mancinelli has an extremely funny and deeply moving story to tell in this One Woman Show which is the recipient of 2 Broadway World Awards for Best New Play and Best Performer in a Play at the Pax Amicus Castle Theatre .

As rehearsals begin,  the full creative team and understudies have been revealed for the UK premiere of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. Learn more about the new members of the team here!

Nick Fradiani, currently starring as ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ on Broadway in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, will launch the multi-year North American Tour in the title role.

Watch Jake Gyllenhaal sing parodies of Boyz II Men and FOLLIES as host of the final episode of SNL's 49th season!

Dennis Kelly's one-woman play GIRLS & BOYS returns to The Attic @ The Tank in NYC, June 3-4. Directed by Hraban Luyat and starring Elena Lozonschi, it explores love, marriage, and family dynamics.

A new play exploring masculinity, mental health, and Men's Sheds will debut during Mental Health Awareness Week, shedding light on these crucial topics through compelling storytelling.

Tune in to see Jessica Lange on The View next week! The Tony-nominated actress will appear on the program on Thursday, May 23 to discuss her role in Paula Vogel's Mother Play, which is currently playing at the Hayes Theater. The daytime talk show airs each weekday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET on ABC.

Cleveland Play House will conclude its 2023-2024 season with IN THE HEIGHTS by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

We spoke to Julie Benko about starring in Jane Eyre opposite Matt Bogart and directed by Megan McGinnis. Jane Eyre is written by John Caird and Paul Gordon. 

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will hold its annual gala on Friday, June 14 starting at 6:30pm at its home at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick.

A co-production between Latino Theater Conpany and Playwrights’ Arena, the world premiere of Boni B. Alvarez’ Mix-Mix: The Filipino Adventures of A German Jewish Boy opens May 18, 2024; at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.

HOME begins previews tomorrow at the Todd Haimes Theatre in a new production from Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon.

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode seven of season two of “The Big Door Prize.” On her first date with Freya, Izzy has an awkward run-in with Cass. Dusty volunteers to direct the school play. Watch the clip here!

Ma-Yi Theater and Second Generation Productions will present three play readings at Theatre Row this month, showcasing new works and diverse voices in contemporary theater. Learn more about the readings and see how to purchase tickets.

The Australian Theatre Festival NYC revealed the five finalists for the 2024 New Play Award, showcasing diverse and high-quality entries from around the world. Learn more about the festival!

Performed by Monique Mojica and Barry Bilinsky, 'Izzie M: The Alchemy of Enfreakment' tells the story of a not-too-distant past when 'Indians' were considered freaks and exotics. Set during the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, 'Izzie M' reveals how sacred things in Indigenous societies became profaned for entertainment and profit.

The Leah Ryan Fund has announced the winner of the 2024 Leah Prize, Kaela Mei-Shing Garvinʼs Ping Pong Play.

Khawla Ibraheem's A KNOCK ON THE ROOF will be featured at the Edinburgh Festival this summer at the Traverse Theatre, showcasing a compelling narrative that promises to captivate audiences.