MY OWN PRIVATE SHAKESPEARE to Return to Toronto Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Modern Classic Theatre will present MY OWN PRIVATE SHAKESPEARE, written and performed by Justin Hay and directed by Mona Zaidi, at the Toronto Fringe Festival, running at Soulpepper Theatre's Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret.
EPIC Players Los Angeles to Present BORN THIS CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026
EPIC Players Los Angeles will present Born This Cabaret, a neuroinclusive evening of music and storytelling at the Renberg Theater at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, featuring queer Neurodivergent and Disabled artists.
THE BODY I LEFT IN SUSQUEHANNA NATIONAL FOREST to Play Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
NYC-based company Ur Mean Kathleen will present THE BODY I LEFT IN SUSQUEHANNA NATIONAL FOREST, a dark comedy thriller about newlyweds whose honeymoon unravels after a roadside collision, at the Upper Theatre at theSpace @ Niddry St during the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Prince Fellowship to Open Applications for 2026 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced applications are open for its 2026 program, offering early-career producers a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 production budget, and mentorship from industry leaders.
PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
Jason Donovan Will Lead ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Jason Donovan will star as Randle P. McMurphy in a new production of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, joined by Nadine Garner as Nurse Ratched and Jeremy Proulx as Chief Bromden.
Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE WERQ THE WORLD TOUR to Return to Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
The 10th anniversary edition of RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World is heading to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater with Asia O'Hara headlining across 50 U.S. and Canadian cities.
London Clown Festival 2026 Celebrates 10 Years Of Clowning Across London
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL marks its 10th anniversary with performers from Poland, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, the USA, and the UK, appearing at Soho Theatre and Jacksons Lane.
A SKETCH OF NEW YORK Adds Physical Theater Artist Melanie Santos Cordero
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Melanie Santos Cordero, a core company member of The American Mime Theatre, has joined the cast of A SKETCH OF NEW YORK at The Producers' Club Theaters in Manhattan's Theater District.
STRAITJACKET SIRENS To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026
The Unknown Artists will present STRAITJACKET SIRENS at Hollywood Fringe, a 90s jukebox Cabaret set in a mental hospital where women reclaim their voices through grunge, pop, R&B, and alt-rock anthems.
ON THE LINE To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026
The Unknown Artists will present ON THE LINE, a psychological thriller set at a 1984 Seattle crisis call center, loosely inspired by Ann Rule's real-life experience with Ted Bundy, at the Broadwater Second Stage in Los Angeles.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
John Partridge Will Star as Hannibal Lecter in World Premiere UK Tour of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
John Partridge, known for EastEnders and West End roles, will star as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the world stage premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, adapted by Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster.
Travis Moser & Tony Nominee Melissa Errico Release Judy Collins Live Album
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Travis Moser and Tony Award-nominee Melissa Errico released 'Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins Live at The Green Room 42,' a live album featuring their duet on 'Anyone Can Whistle.'
World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.
Marilyn Maye's 98th Birthday Bash and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
54 Below will host Marilyn Maye for her annual birthday celebration across multiple April performances, alongside Cabaret and Broadway-themed shows including 54 Sings in Me 2016 and more.
French and Saunders Will Play The Ugly Sisters in CINDERELLA Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
The 11th season of The London Palladium Pantomime has been announced and comedy legends French & Saunders will reunite on stage in the West End for the first time in 17 years in the magical rags-to-riches fairytale Cinderella.
Photos: Travis Moser and Charles Busch Team Up for MIXTAPE at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
International Cabaret and recording artist Travis Moser returned to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with his new show Mixtape. See photos!
Boy George, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and More Will Share The Role of King Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Further casting has been announced for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium this summer. Joining the previously announced Sam Ryder as Jesus are an all-star line-up of six performers sharing the role of King Herod.
Photos: Ann Kittredge's LOVE FOR SALE at Don't Tell Mama Celebrates 10 Years of Cabaret
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 13, 2026
Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge is celebrating her tenth aanniversary in Cabaret with Love For Sale. Catch her back at Don't Tell Mama on 2/14 at 4 pm and see photos from Wednesday night's show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
Cast Set For CHOIR BOY at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Casting has been announced for Nancy Medina's acclaimed production of Choir Boy by Academy Award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/ Sister Plays).
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of Cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
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