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Lexi and Andrew shared their thoughts on the show, including the surprising relevance of Shakespeare 500 years later, and why you should see the show.

Shakespeare Sports Theatre Company will open its SHAKESPEARE SUMMER TOUR with a new production of the Comedy of Errors. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Production photos have been released from A Midsummer Night’s Dream ahead of the show’s official opening tonight. The immersive production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream is playing a limited run this summer until 20 August.

When it came to gender fluid plays, William Shakespeare was way ahead of the curve even 400 years ago. At the time, young males routinely played the female roles anyway. He had already made cross-dressing  hidden identity a part of “The Merchant of Venice” and would do so again in “As You Like It.” 

Two of the most famous lawyers in modern history are Ross Cellino Jr. and Steve Barnes. A hilarious dark comedy about the law partners, titled Cellino v. Barnes, has been running off-Broadway since last summer, starring Eric William Morris and Noah Weisberg and written by Mike B. Breen and David Rafailedes. 

The UK and Europe tour of the award-winning musical THE BODYGUARD will star international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, and more.

The Old Globe has just announced the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well. Two-time Obie Award-winner Peter Francis James (Public Theater’s Stuff Happens, Classic Stage Company’s The Maids, Broadway’s The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino, Broadway’s Present Laughter with Kevin Kline) directs a cast of 22.

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well. Two-time Obie Award-winner Peter Francis James (Public Theater's Stuff Happens, Classic Stage Company's The Maids, Broadway's The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino, Broadway's Present Laughter with Kevin Kline) directs a cast of 22.

Theatre for a New Audience has announced that OBIE Award-winning director Arin Arbus will be its next Artistic Director when Founding Artistic Director Jeffrey Horowitz steps down on August 31, 2025.

Arlekin has announced a long-awaited run of Our Class in Boston. This contemporary production of Tadeusz Słobodzianek's masterpiece stars the internationally celebrated film and stage actress Chulpan Khamatova as Rachelka/Marianna, with Richard Topol as Abram and Ilia Volok as Wladek, reprising their roles from the New York premiere.

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.

London Theatre Company has announced full casting for A Midsummer Night's Dream, and has released all new artwork for the show. One of The Bridge's biggest hits, the immersive A Midsummer Night's Dream will return this summer for a limited run.

Take a peek into The Brightening Air rehearsal room as the cast bring this magical tale of family, fate and unseen forces to life. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the video!

Orange Tree Theatre has announced full casting for Terence Rattigan's In Praise of Love. Amelia Sears directs Daniel Abelson (Mark Walters), Joe Edgar (Joey Cruttwell), Claire Price (Lydia Cruttwell) and Dominic Rowan (Sebastian Cruttwell).

Pushcart Players will present a special Autism-Friendly performance of “Velveteen Rabbit” at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn on April 23 at 11:00 am. This performance is designed to provide an inclusive and welcoming experience for audiences with disabilities.

Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the rolling World Premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, an epic poem told by Jacob Ming-Trent with verse rhyme and song. Learn more

With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.

Alexandra Silber has joined the cast of Slam Frank at Asylum NYC, playing the roles of Margot Frank and Anita’s Abuela. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to attend.

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Ola Ince. The Crucible is the first modern classic to be staged at the Globe Theatre.

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: Sophocles’s OEDIPUS, translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker and adapted and directed by Carey Perloff.

Two River Theater’s World Premiere debut of ¡VOS!, by the powerful new voice, Christina Pumariega, directed by Nicole A. Watson starts performances this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of Hymn. Legendary Chicago director Ron OJ Parson leads a Chicago cast and creative team. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Hampshire's newest entertainment venue, Fareham Live, celebrates six months of live performances since officially opening its doors for its first performance on 28 September 2024.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production began performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opened Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Radiant Boy at Southwark Playhouse Borough, written by Nancy Netherwood. Joining the previously announced Renée Lamb and Stuart Thompson are Ben Allen and Wendy Nottingham.