Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop Will Lead West End Transfer of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.
FIFTH OF JULY to Receive One-Night Staged Reading in Carlsbad
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Carlsbad Play Readers will present a staged reading of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-nominated FIFTH OF JULY at Carlsbad City Library, featuring Craig Noel Award winners and performers from The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse.
Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili to Retire After 16 Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Boston Ballet announced the retirement of Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili, who joined the company in 2010. His final performance will be as Prince Desire in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.
New Musical WARBUCKS About 'Daddy Warbucks' From ANNIE is in Development
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Tony-winning producers behind THE OUTSIDERS announced WARBUCKS, a new stage musical tracing the early life of Oliver Warbucks, timed to Annie's 50th Broadway anniversary.
Garde Arts Center Celebrates 100 Years With Centennial Season & New Flex Pass
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Garde Arts Center in New London, Conn. will mark its 100th season with a landmark performance lineup and a new Garde Flex Pass, offering audiences a flexible, single-purchase ticketing option for the Centennial Series.
Portland State Opera To Present COSÌ FAN TUTTE In Portland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
Portland State University Opera will present COSÌ FAN TUTTE from April 17 to April 26 at Lincoln Performance Hall. The production, directed by Layna Chianakas, features a modern interpretation of Mozart's classic opera.
Photo: First Look at the Cast of ABOUT TIME Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Get a first look at About Time, the new Maltby & Shire musical revue with music by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner David Shire and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. Check out the new photo here!
Pontine Theatre to Stage THE FLAT IRON LOT in Portsmouth This March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Pontine Theatre will present an original stage adaptation of The Flat Iron Lot, written in 1899 by Hampton Falls NH author Alice Brown. Learn more here!
ABOUT TIME Will Offer $45 Rush Tickets Ahead of Off-Broadway Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
About Time has announced a new $45 in-person rush policy. About Time is the new Maltby & Shire musical revue with music by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner David Shire and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr.
Stewart Copeland To Bring HAVE I SAID TOO MUCH? – THE POLICE, HOLLYWOOD AND OTHER ADVENTURES To Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Stewart Copeland, the legendary drummer of The Police, will engage in an exclusive evening of conversation at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this June.
Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
Kravis Center Welcomes THE CONCERT TRUCK To Palm Beach County
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
Starting February 18, THE CONCERT TRUCK will bring free live classical music performances to various locations in Palm Beach County, courtesy of the Kravis Center.
Tamzin Outhwaite Will Lead UK Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Tamzin Outhwaite will star as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverly - in Mike Leigh's ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s, which launches a UK tour from June 2026.
GIRL BLUE, New Play About Nina Simone, Will Receive Industry Reading At Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
GIRL BLUE, a new play exploring the life of Nina Simone, will have its first UK industry reading at Seven Dials Playhouse, directed by Michael Matthews and written by June Carryl.
Photos: Jim Henon's EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
OFC Creations is presenting the regional premiere, and pilot production, of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, now through December 7, 2025, as part of the “Broadway in Brighton” series. Check out photos of the production.
Photos: LAUNCHPAD: A MADE IN ATLANTA FESTIVAL Debuts at Theatrical Outfit
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 27, 2025
Four fully staged, fully different shows just had their world premieres at Theatrical Outfit in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, March 11-23. Check out photos from the inaugural LAUNCHPAD: A “MADE IN ATLANTA” FESTIVAL below!
Photos: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS At English National Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025
Thea Musgrave’s rarely performed Mary, Queen of Scots makes its London and English National Opera (ENO) premiere in February 2025. See first look photos of the production.
Review: ANNIE at Porthouse/Kent State University
by Roy Berko - Jul 24, 2024
Terri Kent, the Artistic Director of Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer home on the grounds of Blossom Center, states in her program notes for ANNIE: I believe the arts have the power to transform lives and I believe in miracles.
REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on MASTER CLASS
by Jade Kops - Jun 21, 2024
Unveiling La Davina: Witness the Power and Passion in every facet of MASTER CLASS. Director Liesel Badorrek did cast Lucia Mastrantone as Maria Callas, but Badorrek must have misplaced Mastrantone during rehearsal and managed to resurrect Callas herself. We were magically transported to her Julliard sessions of the early 70’s.
Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024
The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536. Awarded annually since 1978, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. See photos from inside the ceremony here.
Photos: First Look at MYSTIC PIZZA at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024
Check out production photos for the West Coast premiere of the new musical MYSTIC PIZZA here!
Photos: First Look at THE ENFIELD HAUNTING, Starring Catherine Tate and David Threlfall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023
New production photos have been released from The Enfield Haunting. Written by Paul Unwin, and directed by Angus Jackson, The Enfield Haunting is currently playing at Richmond Theatre and moves to The Ambassadors Theatre in London for a limited West End season from 30 November 2023 until 2 March 2024.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Trinity Rep
by Jay Pateakos - Nov 22, 2023
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Trinity Rep?
Photos: Inside Rehearsals For THE ENFIELD HAUNTING With Catherine Tate, David Threlfall, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023
Written by Paul Unwin, and directed by Angus Jackson, The Enfield Haunting will play at Brighton Theatre Royal and Richmond Theatre, before moving to The Ambassadors Theatre in London for a limited West End season from 30 November 2023 until 2 March 2024. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THEY at Manchester International Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023
Factory International has released rehearsal images for the world premiere of They, a new adaptation of Kay Dick’s rediscovered masterpiece adapted by Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight.
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