SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE TIME TRAVELER AND HER NEW MILLENNIUM PRINCE Will Come to Adventure Theatre MTC
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo, MD will present a new twist on the classic fairy tale, written and directed by Janet Stanford, blending fantasy, friendship, and time travel for audiences ages 4 and up.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set for Nightwood Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Nightwood Theatre has revealed its 2026–2027 season, including the Canadian premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, the return of its Groundswell Festival, and more.
SheNYC Arts To Present Eight New Full-Length Plays And Musicals For The 2026 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
SheNYC Arts announced eight original full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SHENYC SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL, chosen from hundreds of global submissions through a blind review process, set to run at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre in New York.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At Paramount Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 9, 2026
Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B-29 Bombers, South Pacific is one of the most romantic musical of all time, and also an uplifting tale that reminds us all of the importance of celebrating cultural differences.
EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.
Midtown International Theatre Festival to Return to NYC for 2026 Season at ATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.
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.
LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.
BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Come to WP Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company will present the New York premiere of BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally, directed by Jackie Alexander, at WP Theater on Broadway.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, OPRATION MINCEMEAT And More Set for Broadway at the Bass 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced season tickets are now on sale for the 2026-2027 Broadway at the Bass season, featuring seven shows including JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THE OUTSIDERS.
Lineup Set For MIXTAPE: Volume 4 From Keen Company
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: Volume 4, curated by playwright Mona Mansour, at Judson Memorial Church in NYC. The one-night-only event features work in Arabic and Spanish, original music, poetry, and verbatim monologue.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Will Come to Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Bristol Riverside Theatre will present REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES by Josefina López, following five Latina seamstresses navigating identity, immigration, and self-worth, directed by Cuban American theater artist Leyma López.
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.
World Premiere of BODY UNREDACTED Will Come to Brooklyn From Blessed Unrest
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The ensemble-created work explores the art, science, and lived experience of the human body.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC At Paramount Theatre Character Portraits Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Performances of Paramount’s 2025–26 Broadway Series finale are April 29–June 14, 2026. Check out photos of the newly released character portraits below.
The Dallas Opera Offers Free Streaming of Recent Productions This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Dallas Opera (TDO) will release select operas from past seasons for free, on-demand viewing via its YouTube channel. Productions were recorded live at the Winspear Opera House, and each will be available for one month from May through August 2026.
NEIGHBORLY by Chisa Hutchinson To Have Reading At City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
Lowell Folk Festival 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its first set of performers for its 39th edition, including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks across stages in downtown Lowell, MA.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.
Repertorio Español Names 2026–2027 New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
Repertorio Español announced BT Hayes and Geo Rivera as its 2026–2027 New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellows, who will each direct fully realized productions at the company's New York City home.
MERCURY MAKES THE SKIN GLOW to Have Staged Reading at Leviathan Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Leviathan Lab will present a free industry staged reading of Mercury Makes the Skin Glow, a new play by Gaven D. Trinidad directed by Roger Q. Mason, at ART/New York in Manhattan.
Cast Set For Lanford Wilson's FIFTH OF JULY at Provincetown Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Provincetown Theater announced the cast for Lanford Wilson's FIFTH OF JULY, an upcoming production from the Cape Cod company. Learn more about the show here!
Penn Live Arts Will Present the 2026 PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Penn Live Arts will present the 2026 Philadelphia Children's Festival May 3-5 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, featuring magic, theater, jazz, and free outdoor activities from Philadelphia arts organizations.
San Francisco Symphony Unveils May 2026 Programming Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will present four Orchestral Series programs in May 2026, featuring Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt, guest conductors, a world premiere, and free community chamber concerts.
AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Members to Reunite at CURE EPILEPSY TAKES MANHATTAN Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Original cast members of AMERICAN IDIOT, including Rebecca Naomi Jones and Libby Winters, will reunite May 4 at DRAMMA in New York City for CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan, a fundraising event hosted by Miguel and Kelly Cervantes.
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