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The famous river towns of New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ are hosting a giant three-day celebration for America's 250th Birthday over July 4th Weekend. 

Check out new production photos of Chromolume Theatre's Elegies: A Song Cycle by William Finn, now playing as part of the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Directed by Carol M. Becker with musical direction by Isaac Schanno Johnson, the intimate and moving song cycle celebrates the lives of friends, family members, and loved ones lost, balancing heartfelt reflection with humor and hope.

The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, N.H., will present DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Executive Artistic Director Jordan Ahnquist, featuring a cast of returning and first-time Barnstormers performers.

Every aspect of 10 Days in a Madhouse, directed by Joanna Settle, exemplified why opera has the power to bring stories to life in ways that no other genre can. Score, libretto, set, costumes, lighting, and vocal and orchestral performances of the highest quality mingled into something that was more than the sum of its parts, rendering a haunting true story with more nuance and pathos than theatre, film, or literature alone could have achieved.

Pebble Players College Theater will present ROCK OF AGES, the 1980s-set musical featuring songs by Journey, Styx, and Foreigner, among others. The production is directed by Jayne Myers.

Gunhild Carling, known as the 'Swedish Queen of Swing,' will perform at Sellersville Theater in Pennsylvania, playing 11 instruments, singing, and tap dancing.

Playhouse Square announced tickets for touring Broadway productions of BEETLEJUICE and THE BODYGUARD will go on sale for the 2026-2027 Broadway in Akron series, with both shows set to perform at E.J. Thomas Hall.

Shadowland Stages, the Ellenville, NY theater celebrating its 41st season, announced casting for THE RESERVOIR and upcoming productions, including AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS by Mark Brown.

Hub Theatre Company of Boston will present Jonathan Tolins' comedy BUYER & CELLAR, directed by Daniel Bourque and starring multi-Elliot Norton and IRNE award winner Victor L. Shopov, at Club Café in Boston's Back Bay.

Teatro Audaz San Antonio announced its 10th anniversary season, featuring a new residency partnership with SAY Sí, three mainstage productions, and an SNL-inspired comedy series celebrating a decade of Latinx storytelling.

Theater Latté Da announced an extension of its world premiere musical MY ÁNTONIA at the historic Ritz Theater in Minneapolis, adding performances due to popular demand.

Edgar Award-nominated author Paul Doiron will discuss his new Mike Bowditch crime novel, STORM TIDE, at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth, NH, with a moderated conversation, Q&A, and post-show meet-and-greet.

Gateway Playhouse of Somers Point will present Concert for a Cure, a three-part fundraising event featuring Rachel Burghen, Tide II Moon, and Steven Lemon, with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society, Gilda's Club, and Wigs & Wishes.

Playhouse on Park announced the cast for THE WILD PARTY, Andrew Lippa's jazz-scored musical set in the Prohibition Era, directed by Co-Artistic Director Sean Harris in his final directorial credit before transitioning to Artistic Advisor.

LALLYCOOLER Music Festival returns to The Birdcage in Sioux Falls with a lineup including Darius Rucker, Jason Derulo and Gavin DeGraw, plus food vendors, VIP hospitality, after-parties and a community nonprofit partnership.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE announced a fall tour across Western and Eastern Canada, featuring classic games like Plinko and The Big Wheel, a celebrity host, and the chance for audience members to win prizes including cars and vacations.

Heart House Inclusive Productions will present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Ferlazzo Theatre in Woodbridge, VA, featuring a cast of 33 and choreography co-led by a veteran of the MJ THE MUSICAL national tour.

Weston Theater Company's Young Company will bring a free touring production of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! to parks, libraries, and town greens across Southern Vermont, directed by Susan Haefner.

James Phelan, the first magician to sell out a solo run at The Magic Circle, will bring his new show SHOWMAN to Underbelly Boulevard Soho before heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Austin Playhouse’s Seared, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, serves up a grounded, well-paced production with strong ensemble work and a working kitchen that adds real texture. The staging feels alive, even when Theresa Rebeck’s script leans preachy and predictable.

Totally Thames has revealed the first wave of programming for its 2026 festival, featuring large-scale public artworks, immersive performances, new writing and community events celebrating the River Thames. Highlights include a major installation by Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass, live performances aboard the historic SS Robin and site-specific works throughout London.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has released new rehearsal photos from its upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The production stars Ramin Karimloo in the title role opposite Meow Meow as Mrs. Lovett and runs July 4 through August 9.

Ballet West announced its inaugural Summit Festival in Park City, Utah, featuring live performances, a farm-to-table dinner with Ballerina Farm, and a free documentary screening in partnership with Park City Film.

The Barn Theatre's production of Million Dollar Quartet has returned for an extended summer engagement. Starring Darren Day as legendary record producer Sam Phillips, the musical is now running through August 22. Check out photos from the production.

Hunter Dance Center and Open Dance Project will present a two-day Pina Bausch repertoire workshop led by Stephanie Troyak, the only U.S.-based artist authorized to teach Bausch's work, in Houston, TX.