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Crow's Theatre has extended its world premiere adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto, following its status as the company's fastest-selling production, with the run already 95% sold.

Directed and produced by caryn desai, the Los Angeles premiere of Conscience is taking place at International City Theatre in Long Bach from August 28 through September 13, with low-priced previews on August 26 and 27. Intrigued, I spoke with Sharon Gardner who portrays Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Jon Root, who plays Sen. McCarthy, about the play, their characters, and how they researched and prepared to take on these two iconic figures.

Kym Priess will bring the interactive clown-rock show LOSER LION PARTY BUS to Cannonball's Immersive Track during Philadelphia Fringe, following runs at Edinburgh Fringe.

Analisa Raya-Flores will perform her solo show SEÑOR BABYHEAD at the Asian Arts Initiative as part of Philly Fringe, following its selection for the BIPOC Special Presentation Track.

On Saturday, August 1st, I had the pleasure of seeing the hilarious production called THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, as performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. Director Bobby Shultz, assistant director Melanie Del Sole, music director Jill Brunelle, and choreographer Amelia Nemeth help bring out the best in this first-rate cast. It is clear that the entire cast enjoys playing these over-the-top roles. Performers Marlene Scerrato, Christine Voytko, Angelina Paulus, Alexis DiGiacomo, Matt Griffiths, Carleigh Schultz, and Brian Lybeck all get to showcase their extreme talent! They are the perfect cast for this show! Their strong stage presence and tight stage chemistry sell their situations and connections with each other. While these fictional characters may seem farcical from the perspective of those who come from loving families that are morally and financially sound, they represent the unfortunate reality of certain people who did not receive the same blessings that many of us often take for granted. These characters tend to bluntly say or sing whatever is on their minds, without holding back!

Sheffield Theatres has announced a full lineup for OPEN WORKS, a new festival featuring premieres, staged readings, and industry talks across the Playhouse, Montgomery Theatre, and Montgomery Studio.

It's over a decade since David McVicar’s glorious version of Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) debuted at Glyndebourne. A fitting finale to a wonderful season, the comedy about a clash of cultures returns with an energetic young cast and some exceptional work from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

The (maybe) final show in CLO's history, this tour stop still has a lot to say.

Crow's Theatre will present the world premiere stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE, adapted by Anosh Irani and directed by Artistic Director Chris Abraham, at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto.

Daniel Weyman, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, will perform the solo role of Felix the Buffoon in the European premiere of Anosh Irani's award-winning play at Sheffield Theatres.

A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!

What did our critic think of BOEING BOEING at Turner Theater?

Initially billed as a show that was 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 cult classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Tony Award–winning 2005 Broadway musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT™ gleefully gallops back onto the stage in a brand new production with its signature coconut-clacking bravado, irreverent wit, and steadfast commitment to theatrical absurdity very much intact. The show's latest national tour—replicating its 2023 revival directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes—continues its short week-long engagement at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through February 22, 2026 (the show is also scheduled for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from March 24 through April 12).

At a time when the weather is colder, and winter is tuning up, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ production of Emma keeps us warm. The latest show of the company's 59th season is a vibrant feast of laughter and love.

Elsinore is a bit of a coming-of-age tragedy peppered with romance, envy, and bloodlust, setting the stage for the beginning of Hamlet. It written with formal vernacular to enhance the story’s credibility. David Nonemaker and Eric Satterfield’s storytelling relies on many Shakespearean conventions including the use of soliloquies and asides, ghostly visits, a mix of comedy and tragedy, conflict, and one murder most foul. The one thing that is missing is a resolution. Elsinore is a bit like episodic television. It ends with a cliffhanger, but audiences already know the rest of the story.

Says actor Kelly Bashar says, “This Dracula is so campy and fun and fluid. I truly think there is something or someone for everyone in this show. I think the way we play with gender and sexuality and romance is perfect for our times.”

The Wizard of Oz at Zach is a delight. Cowboy boots, aerialists, a real Toto, and a cast with voices and moves that could light up Broadway. Bold, fresh, unforgettable. #BWW #ATXTheatre

Funny, well crafted production of Shakespeare's play by director/owner, Misty Maynard.

The 1980’s were a great era for blockbuster movies..TOOTSIE, MRS DOUBTFIRE, PRETTY WOMAN, and DIRTY DANCING, to name a few. And who doesn't want to capitalize on a beloved classic. Broadway producers love a familiar title and composers have taken a shining to transform these gems of yesteryear into Broadway musicals.

Mischief’s new action-packed thriller The Comedy About Spies is gripping audiences with laughter at the Noël Coward Theatre. The multi award-winning team behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery step into 1960s London in this hilarious spy caper full of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and mistaken identity.

Touchstone Theatre will present Behind the Moon, a play by award-winning playwright and novelist Anosh Irani. Recently named the 2023 recipient of The Writers' Trust Engel Findley Award. Learn more and see how to attend.

You've heard him on The Bob and Tom Show but now you can see him live at Feinstein’s in Carmel -  the always hilarious Heywood Banks. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

January 2025 starts a new season at Feinstein's inside the beautiful Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. See THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! An ABBA PARTY and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broken Box Mime Theater has revealed the complete line-up for the second annual PhysFestNYC, New York City’s only festival dedicated to physical theater. See full programming and learn how to attend.

Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verde is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through June 2025 at Opéra Bastille. Learn more about the upcoming show here!