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Playwright Jordan Harrison’s 2025 drama “The Antiquities” – being given a fine New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts through March 28 – uses history to explore where things went wrong.

The American Theatre of Actors will present ATA 50, a golden anniversary celebration and awards ceremony. The black-tie evening will honor playwright and director Lyle Kessler and Tony-winning actor, Len Cariou.

The show opens by immediately breaking the fourth wall as the audience is introduced to our actors for the evening. Joseph and Andrew are lead by Ryan, a Shakespearean scholar with questionable credentials, and their goal is performing the entire canon of Shakespeare in one night. The energetic trio start us off with the well-known tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” filled with raunchy innuendos, puns, improv, and over the top physical comedy. The pace and hilarity speeds up from there leaving the audience and the actors out of breath by intermission. The second act focuses on Hamlet after everyone had a well earned break.

Skylight Music Theatre announced its 67th season, featuring a lineup that underscores the transformative power of music theatre. The season promises to engage audiences with daring characters and compelling stories, set to iconic music. This milestone season reflects the theatre's commitment to bold artistic vision and community engagement, continuing its legacy as a pivotal cultural institution.

Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams, officially opened on Tuesday, March 10. Read the reviews here!

Based on the iconic Academy Award-winning film, which was released 38 years ago, Dirty Dancing in Concert is bringing its magic back to North America in 2026 for a world tour spanning more than 100 cities, including New Brunswick!

DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT will offer a unique live experience in Lincoln on March 22, featuring a film screening accompanied by live performances of its iconic soundtrack.

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.

Z2 Entertainment will present Bruce Hornsby & THE NOISEMAKERS at Chautauqua Auditorium on Thursday, September 24. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. The event is open to all ages.

Barrington Stage Company has revealed its complete 2026 season, including the addition of three World Premieres, including The Zionists: A Family Storm, Dead Girl’s Quinceañera and more.

A reimagining of producer Karl Sydow's record-breaking global hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage will be the first production to open at the Capital Theatre, a new 676-seat purpose-built venue in Westfield, London.

CASA 0101 Theater will present a new production of Josefina López's signature award-wining play, Real Women Have Curves, directed by Corky Dominguez, starring Stefany Arroyo, Yasha Alaniz, Bianca Araceli, Amy Melendrez and Laura Vega.

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed two productions and an Irish-language reading for their 2026 Spring / Summer Season. The season will feature The Loved Ones New York Premiere.

Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, continues their 39th season with Frank McCourt's The Irish…and How They Got That Way.

The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the Joyce Theater debut of choreographer Noé Soulier with The Waves, receiving its U.S. premiere for two performances only, March 4–5, in the Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium.

Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.

The Lost Boys on Broadway has released all new key art, featuring photos of the cast, in stark 'day' and 'night' constrasting posters. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Ellis Jacob, President and CEO of Canada’s leading entertainment and media company Cineplex, will receive the Legend of Cinema Award during opening night at this year’s CinemaCon.

Springfield Chamber Players will present WINDSCAPE on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. at 52 Sumner in Springfield. The all-woodwind concert will be led by Yeh-Chi Wang.

South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.

The Carnegie, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, will present Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES from February 27 to March 8 in Covington, KY.

Carolyn Lucas was studying dance in college when a friend took her to see iconic postmodern dance choreographer Trisha Brown (1936–2017) and her eponymous company at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The experience changed her life and launched her career, according to Lucas.

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced that Kathleen Clawson will step down as Artistic Director of Dayton Opera at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season.