Alice in Wonderland

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 cast has been revealed for the Beauty and the Beast Pantomime at The Maltings in Ely, led by returning panto dame Rob Stevens alongside Samantha Richards, Harry Rodgman, and Kieran Capaldi.

Slaget Theatre's KATHARINE uses binaural audio and live dance to retell Katharine of Aragon's story from her own perspective, touring historic UK cathedrals to mark the 500th anniversary of the King's Great Matter.

Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Matt Lucas will star as Fagin in Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, for 6 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre in London beginning in September. Learn more here!

Theater Latté Da announced casting for its 2026 NEXT Festival of New Musicals, featuring three new works — BLACK GIRL IN PARIS, HEARTS IS BROKE, and ALICE IN NEVERLAND — each receiving developmental workshops and public presentations at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis.

Sharon Playhouse will present 42ND STREET, directed by Artistic Director Carl Andress, featuring tap dancing, iconic songs, and the story of a young chorus girl chasing her Broadway dreams.

The Tank in New York City will present BEDROOM POP, a new indie-pop-rock song cycle with book, music, and lyrics by Abby Rooney, directed by Bibiana Torres, featuring a cast including Alaina Anderson and Malia Munley.

American Blues Theater will open its 41st Season with the world premiere of Black Girl from a White Suburb, a solo show by Artistic Affiliate Tania Richard, directed by J. Nicole Brooks.

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for AS YOU LIKE IT, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine, who also stars as Orlando. Lola Shalam leads as Rosalind in the Globe Theatre production.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five MainStage productions, five FUNCompany productions, and the return of MET original musical PLANET CLAIRE.

Shakespeare Dallas has extended its popular Bark in the Park policy, allowing dogs at every Tuesday and Wednesday performance of its current Shakespeare in the Park season at Samuell-Grand Amphitheater in Dallas.

Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will lead the UK tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, Daisy Goodwin's debut play, directed by Anthony Banks, visiting Cambridge Arts Theatre and several other venues.

Producer and former Academy Producers Branch governor Jennifer Todd will produce the 17th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. At the Governors Awards, Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler.

The Ballet Estable of Teatro Colón will present the Argentine premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, in Buenos Aires. Learn more here.

The Fisher Center at Bard will present Richard Strauss's seldom-staged 1928 opera THE EGYPTIAN HELEN at Bard SummerScape, starring Hailey Clark, John Matthew Myers, and Jana McIntyre in a new production by director Christian Räth.

Canadian actor and playwright Jonathan Wilson will bring his solo show A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION to Gilded Balloon Patter House for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, charting queer history and coming-of-age in 1970s and '80s Toronto.

The Public Theater and Public Forum series curators Alexa Smith and Jeremy McCarter will present American Sublime: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts in The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for A WORLD ELSEWHERE, a new show inspired by Shakespeare's tales, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson and co-written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, running at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Guild Opera Company will present THE COMEDY OF OPERA at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, featuring comedic divas Diana Lucas and Gracie Moore alongside guest artists performing comic opera gems.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present a Family Fairy Tale package for its upcoming season, featuring three storybook ballets — The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, and The Sleeping Beauty — performed at the Benedum Center.

Society of London Theatre's Kids Week returns this summer with over 50 West End and London shows, offering free tickets for children aged 17 and under accompanied by a full-price adult, plus behind-the-scenes activities.

Austin Tea Party will present COME HUNGRY, an immersive fashion and performance art production at East Side Performing Arts Center, blending live runway, dance, music, spoken word, and a staged multi-course dining experience.

Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.

GRAMMY Award-winning choir Conspirare and Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson will release Piedra de sol (Sunstone) on August 21, 2026. The album will be available digitally and on CD through Divine Art Records.