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Carey Van Driest, known for Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, will star as M'lynn in Steel Magnolias at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, directed by Artistic Director Robyne Parrish in her ARLT directing debut.

Known for her viral impressions and jazzy covers, Tik Tok sensation, Rosie Webber, is a multi-faceted singer, actress, voice artist, musician, and songwriter. She grew up in rural Alabama, and went on to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre at Rider University. From there, she skyrocketed to international acclaim, as a vocalist and musician for luxury resorts and yachts. She has also performed on two Broadway national tours, and is highly sought after for her unique and ear-grabbing vocal prowess. The Green Room 42 in Times Square new hip urban scene inside the Yotel hotel will present vocalist and the rising cabaret star in 'The Show That Got Away' on July 30 (SOLD OUT!)-31 (HURRY!), 2026. Then to the West coast where she will opens for Grammy winner (2013) the great BILLY VERA at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill & Jazz up in Bel Air on 08/11/2026 at 7pm.

The Old Globe has announced that even before the first performance of Cyrano, written by Jason O’Connell and Brenda Withers and directed by Lucille Lortel Award-winner Annie Tippe, has been extended for one week due to popular demand.

Scottish musicians, Andrew Scott and Jon Mackenzie are set to join the cast of smash-hit rockumentary 27 Club heading to Edinburgh Fringe this August. Learn more here.

The Muny announced the full cast for AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, making its premiere on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, led by director Marcia Milgrom Dodge.

ShepardFest Founding Artistic Director Raines Carr discusses the world's only festival dedicated to Sam Shepard, anchored by a full production of BURIED CHILD, running July 30 through August 3 in St. Augustine, Florida.

The Theater Project will present the first New Jersey production of Kenneth Jones's Alabama Story, a drama blending fact and fiction to explore censorship and civil rights in the Jim Crow South, at DMK Black Box Theatre in Union.

Pianist Cecile Licad will release a new two-disc album, Scott Joplin—King of Ragtime, on Danacord Records, featuring 22 works drawn from her extensive recital performances of Joplin's music.

Florida Studio Theatre has extended its production of DOG MOM through August 2 in Sarasota's Keating Theatre, following strong audience and critical response to the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.

Actor's Express will present CHOIR BOY, the Tony Award-winning play by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Associate Artistic Director Amanda Washington in Atlanta. Check out new photos of the cast.

Ravinia Festival will open its redesigned Hunter Pavilion with a Chicago Symphony Orchestra gala led by Marin Alsop, featuring pianist Yunchan Lim and a special flute appearance by Lizzo.

Terrific New Theatre will present the Birmingham premiere of ALL NIGHTER by Natalie Margolin, an all-female comedy-drama following five college friends, as the first production of its 40th anniversary season.

1st Stage announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring five productions including Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, Meg Miroshnik's THE TALL GIRLS, and JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN, co-produced with Prologue Theatre.

Sarah Ruhl's LETTERS FROM MAX, adapted from her book written with poet Max Ritvo, will open Ancram Center for the Arts' summer mainstage season, directed by co-director Paul Ricciardi.

Lane Hosmer has been named as chief development officer of Tampa's David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Hosmer's selection coincides with the retirement of current CDO Julie Britton.

Birmingham, forget traditional 'sit back and relax' theater. Starting July 17th, director and playwright Robert Fuson unleashes a high-octane, interactive 'spectacle of uncertainty' at Encore with Romeo vs. Juliet: Grudge Match. Born from an MFA thesis at the University of Alabama, this choose-your-own-adventure production shatters the mold with 16 unique story tracks shaped entirely by audience energy and real-time voting. Divided into rival houses, theatergoers don their colors—red for Capulet, blue for Montague—to cheer their sect to victory like a high-stakes sporting event. Featuring quick-witted improvisation and a striking visual aesthetic from costume designer Laura DeRocher that blends Shakespeare with early WWE, your voice becomes the ultimate weapon in determining plot and character survival. Presented by Birmingham Festival Theatre, this full-throttle arena experience runs July 17–19 and 24–26.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on the Festival Stage in Montgomery, directed and choreographed by Deidre Goodwin, with Julia Bogdanoff making her ASF debut as Carole King.

A new trailer for ANGRY, RAUCOUS AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at Geffen Playhouse previews Pearl Cleage's comedy about art, activism, and aging, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

The Book of Mormon co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Tony nominee Jean Smart, and more are among those who will be inducted into The Television Academy's 28th Hall of Fame.

Like many in the audience, my introduction to To Kill A Mockingbird was at school, a set book on the English Literature curriculum. If you don’t count Enid Blyton and Edward Ardizzone, it was pretty much my introduction to books full stop.

AMONG THE STARS, a new musical formerly known as Planet Eden, will hold a two-week developmental workshop culminating in a staged reading at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre in Portland, featuring a cast of local actors.

Rock icon Ann Wilson and acclaimed psych-rock outfit Tripsitter have announced their new album, Consecrated Ground, arriving August 14. Listen to the album's lead single, 'I Will Not Be Coming Back,' now.

Stage and screen performer Meghann Fahy is starring alongside actor Glenn Howerton in The Girlfriend, a new feature from director Natalie Morales and XYZ Films.

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Cyrano,written by Jason O’Connell and Brenda Withers and directed by Lucille Lortel Award-winner Annie Tippe.

Organization Zara Aina is partnering for the ninth time with BAMA Kids, Inc. A team of professional artists will create an original live production, teaching the skills of theater, music, dance, puppetry, spoken word, and filmmaking.