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What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?

Now “playing” at Music Theatre Heritage inside Crown Center through February 22 is the latest iteration of the most produced modern musical play in history. It is called “The Fantasticks.” If “Fantasticks” is new to you, you are past due for a treat. If you are one of the thousands of performers who have slipped into one of these character’s costumes, revel in the warm memory. If you have witnessed “Fantasticks” as an audience member, enjoy the pleasure of revisiting an old friend. hat did our critic think of THE FANTASTICKS at Music Theater Heritage?

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.

Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include

PUSH Physical Theatre, renowned for its innovative performances, will celebrate its 25th season with the show HOME[sic] in Rochester. The season highlights the company's commitment to physical storytelling and artistic excellence.

Teenaged theater kids of my generation (elder millennial) loved “Rent.” It was youth-culture, it was edgy, and introduced to many of us suburban kids the magic of New York City where gay men, lesbian women, drag queens, and matinee-idol heteros could all be friends and love each other as family.

Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR is a brilliant comedy with a great deal of bite, but without the underlying tone of sexism aimed at entitled women that Simon’s work sometimes displays. Desert Theatreworks (DTW) presents a top-notch production with an A-list cast that more than does justice to the script. I found the production hilarious and urge everyone to attend.

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Cyrano de Bergerac will transfer to the Noël Coward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre, from 13 June – 5 September 2026 following an acclaimed run at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon last year.

The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts will present Janeane Garofalo, an influential figure in American comedy whose work spans stand-up, film, television, and political commentary.

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.

The Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind announced the Berger Performing Arts Center will close June 30, 2026, citing insufficient state funding and uncertainty over future operations.

Leeds Playhouse has announced a festive treat for 2026: Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is coming to town! Learn more about the show here!

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.

bergenPAC has announced the return of That Motown Band for a performance on May 9, 2026. The Motown tribute group will be joined by soul vocalist Garfield Fleming for the Englewood concert.

Following a string of sold-out performances at Don't Tell Mama and a celebrated presentation at The York Theatre, the new musical comedy Fifth Avenue will have an exclusive, industry-only Salon Reading.

Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.

World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – The Auditorium, Chicago's Landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – with four dynamic performances debuting six new works, April 24-26, 2026.

Puppet Showplace Theater will present its winter season from January to March 2026, featuring educational programs and performances that explore science, history, and cultural heritage in Brookline Village.

Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers, starring Tony Award-winning performer Ian McKellen, will be released this year in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, April 10 followed by a nationwide rollout.

Placer Repertory Theater creates a unique vision that amplifies the powerful relationships, themes and socio-political climate that drive Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Hamlet. Learn more here!

Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group will present PAW PATROL LIVE! 'A Mighty Adventure' in Baltimore, continuing the narrative from the box office hit.