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Rehearsal room images have been released for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand’s thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise, in a new version by Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson, directed by Simon Evans.

Producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman and Alan Cumming have announced performances have begun for the new musical Ceilidh [KAY-lee], based on one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved customs.

It is bad for the state if Broadway falters. Broadway will falter if investment dries up. It is as simple as that. (I’m not sure how the “backfill” idea is in keeping with the idea that the credit is designed to stimulate investment, as that investment will have already occurred, but I also see the argument that folks who decided to invest in shows opening later in the fall were expecting the credit, and they may not invest in the future if they feel they were shafted this go round.)

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham is now playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Punch here and learn all about the show's stars!

The Public Theatre will open its 35th season with an adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the 2025-26 season here!

Jamael Westman, who originated the title role in the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, has been cast in Star Wars: Starfighter. The new standalone story will be released theatrically on May 28, 2027.

Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the plays and creative teams for its inaugural new works festival: GglassFest. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend!

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along, a full-length sing-along version of the hit film KPop Demon Hunters, is coming to Netflix on Monday, August 25. The release of this new version follows the one-weekend-only, limited theatrical sing-along screening event this past weekend.

Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, the latest theatrical venture by CM Performing Arts Center (referred to hereinafter as CMPAC), is a surefire hit. Directed by Kevin Burns, the production dazzles from start to finish. Under Burns’ direction, viewing the production felt as though you were stepping back in time to 1934.

RORY SCOVEL: KNOW YOUR ENEMY TOUR is coming to Boulder Theater this winter. Learn more about Scovell and the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!

Following productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Signature Theatre in DC, and Theatre Horizon/Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Alex Bechtel's Penelope will return to Joe's Pub.

Over the past decade, the theatrical landscape in Memphis has changed dramatically. While it remains a remarkably vibrant artistic community for its size, the highest-quality talent and productions seem to have abandoned Midtown entirely, setting up shop exclusively in East Memphis.

Foolish Production Co has announced additional casting for Shakespeare's Coriolanus-a rarely staged political thriller. Joining Nick Molari in the title role and Libby Wahlmeier (Volumnia) are Katherine Landreth (Brutus), Cristina Glezoro (Scinius), Mikey Mulhearn (Virgilia), Daria Good (Cominius), Kolton Kolbaba (Valeria), Nathan Shapiro (Lartius), Will Bremer (Menenius), Maia Luer (Ensemble), Claudio Olegario (Ensemble), and Azucena Flores (Ensemble).

At the inaugural LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival this month, Tony Award nominee Will Chase won the Best Short Film Award for his film, Coming Home: The Guggenheim Grotto Back in Ireland. Check out the full list of awards here.

The beginning of August means the start of spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than with the most famous undead of all? Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen’s campy delight, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, is playing now at the B St. Theatre. You need to hurry to get tickets to this Monty Python-esque nod to Bram Stoker’s classic Dracula, because the word is getting out -- this cast is bitingly good.

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, with a new version by Pulitzer finalist and Tony nominee Amy Herzog, directed by Tracy Brigden. Learn more!

To celebrate the fans of the hit film KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix will host KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event, a series of screenings across the U.S. and Canada on August 23 and 24. 

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.

WaterTower Music has released the official soundtrack for Season 3 of The Gilded Age, featuring original music by acclaimed composers Harry and Rupert Gregson-Williams. Listen to it now!

Producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman and Alan Cumming are thrilled to announce full casting for the new musical Ceilidh [KAY-lee], based on one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved customs.

The Firehall Arts Centre’s 43rd anniversary season features Canadian-created theatre and dance, including three world premieres, the Western Canadian premiere of Between Breaths, and the Great Canadian Play-Reading Mini-Series.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Full casting has been announced for the acclaimed RSC production of Titus Andronicus which transfers to Hampstead Theatre for a strictly limited London run.

Paul Hilton will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne at The Old Vic. Learn more about the production here!

Tony Award winner Jeremy Strong is currently the top choice to play META CEO in Aaron Sorkin's The Social Network: Part II, reports indicate. Jessie Eisenberg, who played the Facebook founder in the hit 2008 film, has reportedly turned down the role.