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.
LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Awkward Prods announced a new solo show inspired by a real-life homophobic attack on performer Linus Karp in Soho. LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA will play Underbelly Bristo Square at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Julian Clary Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe After 17 Years With FULLY DILATED
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Julian Clary will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in 17 years with FULLY DILATED, a limited ten-show run at Assembly Rooms' Music Hall, promising intimate revelations and his signature camp comedy.
MOYAMOYA BABY Will Premiere at Hollywood Fringe's Broadwater Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Resilient Brain Productions will present the world premiere of MOYAMOYA BABY: A TRILOGY OF STROKES, BLOOD FLOW, AND F*CKBOYS, a solo comedy written and performed by Nilsa Reyna, directed by Daphnie Sicre, at the Broadwater Theatre as part of Hollywood Fringe.
Everyman Theatre Will Present Kate Hamill's EMMA in Baltimore
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Everyman Theatre will present Kate Hamill's adaptation of EMMA, directed by Laura Kepley, featuring the theatre's Resident Company in a feminist, contemporary take on Jane Austen's classic.
Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Raven Theatre in Chicago has released production photos for OCTET, the a cappella musical by Dave Malloy. Directed by Keira Fromm, performances take place on the Johnson Stage.
Chris Cantrill Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe With REWILDING
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Chris Cantrill (SNL UK, Icklewick FM) returns with the follow-up to 2024's critically acclaimed, sold-out Easily Swayed.
Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, and More Will Lead MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, with Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Katerina McCrimmon and others joining previously announced Beth Leavel in the production's return to Forest Park.
BEETLEJUICE Tour Will Come to the King Center
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will play a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, closing out the Broadway at the King Center Series.
& JULIET To Host 'It's Gonna Be May' Events Including Lottery, Sing-Along Performance, And Fan Nights
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
& JULIET on Broadway has announced a series of special events, including a $20 lottery, fan nights, and a sing-along performance hosted by *NSYNC's Joey Fatone at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
Next Festival of Emerging Artists Reveals 14th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists announced its 14th season, celebrating women immigrant composers with world premieres at PS21 in Chatham, NY, National Sawdust in Brooklyn, and Gibney Dance in NYC.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Will Return to London's Troubadour Wembley Park
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, the Olivier Award-winning children's theatre show, will return to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this summer, featuring life-like dinosaurs including a T-Rex, Triceratops, and more for audiences ages 3 and up.
Segal Center's WORLD VOICES Festival Will Host Free Readings of International Plays
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY will present WORLD VOICES, a four-day festival featuring staged readings of new plays in translation by playwrights from Tuscarora/Canada, Austria, France, Senegal, and Germany.
Bourgie Hall Reveals 94-Concert Season Featuring Thibaudet, Kronos Quartet & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Montreal's Bourgie Hall announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring 94 concerts, 3 masterclasses, and artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lisa Batiashvili, and the Kronos Quartet alongside Quebec and Canadian performers.
MY ÁNTONIA World Premiere Cast Unveiled
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Theater Latté Da has announced casting and ticket on-sale for the world premiere of MY ÁNTONIA. The new musical is based on Willa Cather’s novel and will run in Minneapolis. Performances begin in June.
EUGENE ONEGIN Chicago Premiere To Close Joffrey Ballet Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will present the Chicago premiere of EUGENE ONEGIN at the Lyric Opera House, marking a significant addition to the company's upcoming season.
Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
PRIMARY TRUST To Close Crow’s Theatre Season With Toronto Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Crow's Theatre and the Grand Theatre co-produce Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, directed by Cherissa Richards and starring Durae McFarlane, at Toronto's Guloien Theatre.
Photos: THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Quintessence Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
On April 15, Quintessence Theatre concludes its 16th season with French playwright Molière’s final play, The Hypochondriac, featuring a world premiere of a new translation by renowned British playwright and translator Sir Ranjit Bolt. Check out photos of the production.
Borderlight Theatre Festival Unveil 2026 Lineup For Playhouse Square District
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
The BorderLight Theatre Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring more than 120 performances across Cleveland’s Playhouse Square District. The four-day festival will present 43 shows spanning theater, dance, and multimedia work. Artists from 12 states and three countries will participate.
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