A Woman of Will 2005

new theatre season is here. With a new season, we are also welcoming a new Executive Director to Des Moines Playhouse. After a multi-month search, Des Moines Playhouse announced its new Executive Director, Chelsea Haaland.

ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS has announced its Season 35 celebrity cast and professional dancer pairings, with a two-night premiere set to air live on ABC and Disney+ and stream next day on Hulu.

New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will open its season at Skyview Concert Hall with pianist Yulianna Avdeeva performing Grieg's Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.

HOW I MET YOUR MUSICAL: The Unauthorized Parody will make its world premiere with stops at The Triad Theater, The Reverie Room, and The Rat NYC in Brooklyn.

HBO Max will add new original series and documentaries, including Sharon Horgan's comedy YOUTH, the drama prequel 4 BLOCKS ZERO, and the true-crime series A KILLER STORY.

Under the Radar has revealed highlights of its 22nd festival. Get a glimpse of the visions and perspectives from New York and around the world converging across the city for Under the Radar 2027.

Timothy Bloom will receive The Prince Fellowship and Chase Parker will receive The Prince/TTLP Fellowship, programs supporting early-career producers in association with Columbia University School of the Arts.

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE '70S BEEHIVE MUSICAL in Carmel, featuring a six-woman cast including Rachel Dudt, Riley Francis, Deborah Mae Hill, Michaela McGarel, Kayla Perry and Kira Rangel.

The Actors' Gang in Culver City will present an eight-show season featuring THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE, THE EXONERATED, new works, and family-friendly programming.

WGN personality Ana Belaval will perform a stand-up comedy show at the MAC, offering audiences an evening of live comedy from the broadcaster-turned-comedian.

Directed by Tom Costello, the political satire draws on real transcripts from the 1950 trial of Czechoslovak dissident Milada Horáková, staged at The Tank in New York.

LAIKA released the first full trailer for WILDWOOD, a handcrafted stop-motion adventure directed by Travis Knight and set to open in theaters across the United States.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.

New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.

Molière in the Park named Amanda Hambrick its Opening Night Honoree and will present Lynn Nottage and Tony Gerber with its Shoulder to Shoulder Award during its 2026 season.

Molière in the Park named Amanda Hambrick its Opening Night Honoree and will present Lynn Nottage and Tony Gerber with its Shoulder to Shoulder Award during its upcoming Prospect Park season.

Jesse Eisenberg's new theater-themed film, The Debut, will close the 70th BFI London Film Festival in October. Learn more about the film and its UK premiere here.

In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone.  

Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb will star in a new Australian production touring Geelong, Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.

What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.

Sumerian Comics announced a new graphic novel chronicling the life and legacy of singer JANIS JOPLIN, adding to the publisher's line of music-focused titles.

Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

The IndyFringe Festival will return to Downtown Indianapolis with 63 shows from more than 500 artists spanning drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, magic, drag, and LGBTQ+ theatre across six stages.

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy gallops into Atlanta’s Fox Theatre July 21st–26th. I caught up with Delaney Benson to talk about life on the road, and the family legacy that helped shape her own theatrical journey.