MISTERMAN Revival Starring Daniel Marconi Leads Origin Irish Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Origin Theatre Company will present an Off-Broadway revival of Enda Walsh's MISTERMAN, starring Broadway's Daniel Marconi, as the centerpiece of its 18th annual Origin Irish Theatre Festival at Theater Row in New York.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
WELL-BALANCED DADS Will Bring Circus-Infused Comedy to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Whisper Theatre Collective will present WELL-BALANCED DADS at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring performers Richie Schiraldi and Britt Anderson as two suburban dads on a camping trip blending acrobatics, dad jokes, and themes of masculinity.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Will Return to London and Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL will serve as the inaugural production at Arts at Marble Arch before embarking on an extensive UK and Ireland tour, with stops in over a dozen cities across two seasons.
Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.
Ian McKellen Will Return to the Stage in LEAR at The Yard Theatre's New London Venue
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick announced its first season in a new RIBA award-winning building, featuring six productions including Ian McKellen in LEAR and a 50th-anniversary revival of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF.
Chicago City Opera Will Perform DER ROSENKAVALIER This Spring
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Chicago City Opera will present two performances of Richard Strauss's DER ROSENKAVALIER, bringing the classic opera to Chicago audiences for a limited run.
Houston Grand Opera Will Present Free Summer Programs for Kids and Families
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Houston Grand Opera will bring free Storybook Opera and Meet an Opera Singer! programs to libraries, parks, and community spaces across Houston, with teaching artists leading interactive performances for children.
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will return for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027. The production will take to the road again next year. Learn more here!
Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA with Eun Sun Kim Will Come to San Francisco Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim, in Keith Warner's contemporary museum staging featuring a cast including Elena Pankratova and Elza van den Heever.
Porchlight Music Theatre Names New Executive Director and Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.
HAUNTED, a Dance Opera by Paul Salerni & Dana Gioia Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present HAUNTED, a one-act dance opera with music by Paul Salerni and libretto by former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, featuring baritone Rod Gilfrey and three dancers.
MADDADDAM to Close National Ballet of Canada 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada will close its season with Wayne McGregor's MADDADDAM, inspired by Margaret Atwood's trilogy with a score by Max Richter, at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto.
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu Will Bring REBORN Tour to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Strictly Come Dancing stars Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu bring their live tour REBORN to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre, celebrating Amy's return to dance after cancer treatment and Carlos's journey since moving to the UK.
Carbonell Awards Names Stuart Meltzer 2026 George Abbott Award Winner
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Stuart Meltzer, Founding Artistic Director of Zoetic Stage, was named the recipient of the Carbonell Awards' George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, recognizing his decades of leadership in South Florida theatre.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour In 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities. The production features direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and music by Bryan Adams.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
Verdi's LA TRAVIATA Closes Utah Opera Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Utah Opera closes its 2025-26 season with Verdi's LA TRAVIATA at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, featuring soprano Lydia Katarina alongside tenor Isaac Hurtado and baritone Weston Hurt.
Jake Owen & Niko Moon Coming to The BayCare Sound in Clearwater
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Jake Owen, the ACM award-winning country artist behind hits like 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night,' will perform at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater with special guest Niko Moon. Tickets go on sale soon.
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
Lori Dimun Named Driehaus Foundation Senior Program Director, Arts and Culture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Lori Dimun, current President & CEO of the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, will join the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation as Senior Program Director, Arts and Culture, overseeing grantmaking for Chicago's cultural ecosystem.
ZOG Stage Adaptation Will Come to London's Cadogan Hall for Summer Run
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Freckle Productions will present ZOG at London's Cadogan Hall, marking the company's sixth summer residency at the venue. The production features live music, puppetry, and songs by Joe Stilgoe.
Bang on a Can All-Stars in RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, 1996 Will Come to The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present Bang on a Can All-Stars performing RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, 1996, a live tribute featuring new arrangements of the late composer's most celebrated works.
San Francisco Opera Will Perform THE BARBER OF SEVILLE This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE with two international casts led by conductor Benjamin Manis, featuring baritones Joshua Hopkins and Justin Austin sharing the title role.
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
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