Todd Buonopane Joins GREGORY JACOBS-ROSEMAN: I HATE CAKE Birthday Cabaret Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Todd Buonopane, known for Broadway's Cinderella and 30 Rock, will join the cast of Gregory Jacobs-Roseman: I Hate Cake, A Birthday Cabaret at The Green Room 42, alongside Tony nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Natalie Douglas.
NYC Releases Artist Proposals for Permanent Billie Holiday Monument in Queens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs revealed six finalist proposals for a permanent public monument honoring Billie Holiday at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens, with public feedback being accepted.
HONKY TONK ANGELS Will Kick Off Summer Mainstage Season at Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre will open its 2026 Summer Mainstage series with HONKY TONK ANGELS, a country music celebration featuring hits like 'Stand by Your Man' and 'Harper Valley PTA,' directed by FST Associate Artist Ben Liebert.
GRAYSON THE MUSICAL Will Hold First Look Preview Performances at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
GRAYSON THE MUSICAL will present first look preview performances at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, giving audiences an early glimpse of the new musical production.
OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL Returns With 37 Troupes From 13 States
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI will present its 8th Annual OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL, featuring 37 troupes from 13 states in five days of performances and workshops.
Photos: Harris Singer’s TAKE ME TO DOLLYWOOD at The Downstairs at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
You can now get a first look at the world premiere of Take Me to Dollywood, Harris Singer’s Queer Southern fever dream at The Downstairs at La MaMa Experimental Theater Club.
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Reveals All-Female 25th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company announced its 25th anniversary season featuring two Houston premieres with all-female casts: COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES and ANTHROPOLOGY, both staged at Spring Street Studios.
Full Cast Set for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.
THE COMEDY STORE Will Come to Woolwich Works as Part of New Comedy Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Woolwich Works announced a new comedy season featuring The Comedy Store, presented by Live Nation, alongside Edinburgh Fringe previews from Sara Barron, Garrett Millerick, and others.
Will Kelley Will Return to 54 Below With FOR THE RECORD
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Will Kelley's autobiographical cabaret show FOR THE RECORD returns to 54 Below with new and revised material, directed by Tony Award winner Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane.
Bergen County Players Announced 2026-27 Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026
Bergen County Players announced its 2026-27 season, opening with the area premiere of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS at the Little Firehouse Theatre, marking the musical's 25th Broadway anniversary.
Marc Shaiman In Conversation To Be Hosted By Broadway In Worcester
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Marc Shaiman will appear at Worcester's BrickBox Theater for an evening of conversation and live music celebrating his New York Times best-selling memoir, joined by GBH host Jared Bowen.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Kaimana Quartet Returns to the Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Kaimana Quartet will perform and teach at the alumni-founded Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival, continuing a multi-year partnership with the tuition-free Young Artists Program in Honolulu.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Hudson River Park Reveals Free Summer 2026 Lineup of Music, Dance, and Science Events
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Hudson River Park will present hundreds of free events this spring and summer, including BROADWAY BY THE BOARDWALK performances, Sunset Salsa, Jazz at Pier 84, Science After Dark, and outdoor fitness classes across the park's four-mile waterfront.
Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey Will Lead THE ORESTEIA at Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
London Theatre Company announced the cast for Simon Stone's THE ORESTEIA at the Bridge Theatre, led by Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey, alongside Tom Glynn-Carney, Rosie Sheehy, and Archie Madekwe.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.
Additional Set Cast for CINDERELLA Panto at Orchard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford announced additional casting for its upcoming pantomime CINDERELLA, with Keith Jack as Prince Charming, Ben Goffe as Buttons, and Joe Pasquale as Baron Hardup.
PCS Theater Will Present BIG FISH on Main Stage at Players Club of Swarthmore
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
PCS Theater will present BIG FISH, the Broadway musical based on Daniel Wallace's novel and Tim Burton's film, at Players Club of Swarthmore, directed by Kayla Bowe with music direction by Jeff Smith.
Ian McKellen Will Return to the Stage in LEAR at The Yard Theatre's New London Venue
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick announced its first season in a new RIBA award-winning building, featuring six productions including Ian McKellen in LEAR and a 50th-anniversary revival of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF.
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jaci Calderon, and More in BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere production of BASURA, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out photos of the cast here!
Three Productions Set For Artists Rep 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Artists Repertory Theatre announced its 44th season, featuring three comedies by Pacific Northwest playwrights: MARSHA BLOVOTNIK AND THE MARVELOUS MAGICAL CHICKEN SOUP, SLAY, and EULOGY, OR HOW TO PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL.
Cast Set For THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Keegan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Keegan Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its Season 29 finale, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, the Olivier Award-winning comedy running this summer in Washington, DC.
INTO THE WOODS Will Come to Farmers Alley Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Farmers Alley Theatre will present a small-cast, in-the-round production of INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Leonard E. Sullivan, in Kalamazoo, MI.
FINDING NEMO, FRED PENNER and More Set For Young People's Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Young People's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, 'The Hero in Us All,' featuring five productions including Disney and Pixar's FINDING NEMO, a return engagement with Fred Penner, and JORDAN, honoring the legacy behind Jordan's Principle.
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