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To coincide with the release of Stranger Things: Tales From '85, which features the voice of Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan, Netflix will offer limited theatrical screenings of the first two episodes of the series in advance of its global streaming launch on April 23

Get ready to party like it's 1985 at the Warner Theatre in Torrington as Stage @ The Warner presents The Wedding Singer, a hilarious and heartwarming musical production that runs April 17th through 26th.

Further venues have been announced for the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets!

Directed magnificently by Elijah Green, with energetic choreography by Katie Powers-Faulk and musical direction by Miki Yokomizo, the totally entertaining and artistically brilliant production pulled me in from the moment it started.

This epic musical features classic showtunes including I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, One Day More, and Do You Hear the People Sing?.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.

Ensemble for These Times named Jamie Morales as the winner of the E4TT/SFCM TAC Student Multimedia Composition Competition. The contest, aimed at fostering new multimedia compositions, highlights emerging talents in the field.

Directed by Michael Longhurst (Constellations, Caroline or Change, and former Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse) this spellbinding revival explores one woman’s fractured reality with heart and humour.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Houston as part of the TUTS 2025/26 Season. This live experience based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film comes to the Hobby Center from March 31 through April 5. 

An interview with Zoie Tannous, who plays the scheming maid 'Yvette' in CLUE when the comedy mystery arrives at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts March 11-13.

Adams Theater will present SELECTED SHORTS: OUTSIDERS on May 23, 2026, featuring actor David Strathairn. The event will showcase stories about individuals on the fringes of society.

Soul Rep Theatre Company will present the world-premiere production of Madam Queen, written by the late, beloved North Texas playwright diannetucker. This fully staged production marks the final artistic work of the prolific writer.

The new Broadway season is in full swing, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 12 have related films or series that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Beau Jest, James Sherman's delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat.

The murder mystery play CLUE, based on the popular Hasbro board game, will be performed at Pikes Peak Center from March 23-25. The production promises a blend of suspense and humor, keeping audiences engaged until the final twist.

Magician Zak Mirz will return to the Hill Country Community Theatre for a one-day engagement on Saturday, March 7, 2026 with performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Semina DeLaurentis will reprise her award-winning role in NUNSENSE at Legacy Theatre, starting April 23. The show marks her return to a beloved character and kicks off the Mainstage Season.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will present a special centennial season featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary shows, marking a century of theatrical excellence.

Hamilton, Shucked, Water for Elephants, Clue, and a fifth smash-hit show to be announced in May will make up the 2026-2027 Glenn Korff Broadway Series.

Adams Theater's 2026 season will feature a range of events from April to October, including performances by Omar Román de Jesús and Regie Gibson.

This May, The Dance Factory will present Dada Masilo's HAMLET at Sadler's Wells Theatre, marking the UK premiere of the choreographer's final work. Learn more here!

The Act II energy, the dazzling effects, and the powerhouse leads make for a wildly entertaining night at the theatre.

Multi award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will be coming to Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its first ever UK tour. Learn more about the show here!

Go behind the scenes of BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical in Hamburg as rehearsals begin for the German premiere on March 22, 2026 at Stage Operettenhaus.

The 2027 edition of the Sundance Film Festival will take place on January 21–31, 2027 in Boulder, Colorado. This will be the first time the Festival will welcome global audiences to its new location.