VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL Returns to Jersey City in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Jersey City Theater Center will present the VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL across multiple Jersey City venues, featuring international artists, multidisciplinary performances, and a Professional Conference at White Eagle Hall.
BIPOC Critics Lab Will Go Bi-Coastal With The Public Theater & The Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
The Public Theater and The Old Globe announced a partnership to co-host Jose Solís' BIPOC CRITICS LAB, marking the program's first bi-coastal cohort. Applications are now open for the 2026-27 season.
Megan Tomei's SPINQUEEN Will Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Actor and writer Megan Tomei will make her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this summer with the UK premiere of her darkly comic one-woman show SpinQueen at Jade Studio at Greenside.
Little Angel Theatre Reveals 65th Anniversary Season Plans
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Little Angel Theatre announced its initial plans to mark 65 years, with a season of programming celebrating the London puppet theatre's milestone anniversary.
Pacific Theatre Reveals All-Canadian 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Pacific Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, featuring a national tour of SON OF A PREACHERMAN, the return of CHRISTMAS PRESENCE, and the world premiere of MENTAL by Jill Daum, marking the company's first season at its new Granville Island home.
Photos: ANGEL'S BONE at English National Opera
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
First-look production photos have been released for English National Opera’s UK premiere of ANGEL’S BONE by Du Yun. Directed by Kip Williams, the production opens May 12 at Aviva Studios in Manchester before transferring to the London Coliseum.
Samuel D. Hunter's GRANGEVILLE To Have LA Premiere At Ruskin Group Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
MacArthur Fellow and Obie Award winner Samuel D. Hunter's GRANGEVILLE receives its Los Angeles premiere at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center in Santa Monica, directed by John Perrin Flynn.
Long Beach Shakespeare Company's New Works Festival Will Include HOLD ON, LUDLOW MASSACRE & A WIRE IN MIND
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Long Beach Shakespeare Company's New Works Festival will present three original plays at the Helen Borgers Theatre, featuring works by emerging and established writers on love, labor history, and memory.
The Big House Unveils 2026 Season Challenging State Censorship in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
The Big House revealed a 2026 season of three works exploring state censorship, created with Care-affected young people. Productions include A DoL House, The Inquest, and and a UK tour of Blaze FM.
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.
Broadway and The Park 2026- Inside the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 8, 2026
From philanthropy, business, fashion, and the Broadway community, for one of New York City’s most elegant and meaningful spring traditions, the annual Central Park Conservancy Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon once again brought together leaders!
Premiere Stages Reveals Semi-Finalists for 2026 Premiere Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the semi-finalists for its 2026 Premiere Play Festival. The festival received 894 submissions this year, with four finalists set to be selected for staged readings this June in Union, New Jersey.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Elects 8 New Board Members for Three-Year Term
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.
Without Walls Will Present Ten New Outdoor Arts Commissions Across England
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Without Walls is bringing ten new free outdoor commissions to festivals across England, covering theatre, dance, music, and wire walking, with themes ranging from female empowerment to the climate emergency.
Photos: Leslie Odom Jr., Michael Park & Radio City Rockettes Visit GARDEN OF DREAMS Talent Show Rehearsals
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Leslie Odom Jr., Michael Park, rapper Sheck Wes, and the Radio City Rockettes recently joined rehearsals for the upcoming Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall. Check out photos from rehearsal.
TWO BIRDS AND A BAG OF BONES To Have Industry Reading at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Cherubs Productions will present an industry reading of TWO BIRDS AND A BAG OF BONES, a new comedy feature film by Alexandra Bianco, directed by Isa Barrett, at The Tank NYC.
Photos: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charlotte d'Amboise, and More Attend YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
You Gotta Believe celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a special gala event in New York City. Learn more about the event and check out photos from the gala here!
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.
Montreal's English Theatre Companies Reveal 2026/27 Season Lineups
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Six Montreal English theatre companies, including Black Theatre Workshop, Geordie Theatre, and Imago Theatre, announced their upcoming season programming at the MTL Launch, featuring world premieres, national tours, and productions centered on Indigenous and Black voices.
40 High School Singers Selected for 2026 Songbook Academy
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Forty high school vocalists from 13 states and 29 cities have been chosen for the 2026 SONGBOOK ACADEMY, a weeklong summer intensive in Carmel, Indiana, featuring masterclasses and performances with Broadway stars including Mandy Gonzalez.
MTI Concert Dance to License Choreographic Works by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.
Five World Premieres Set For Woolly Mammoth Theatre 2026–2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season, the first curated by incoming Artistic Director Reggie D. White, featuring five world-premiere plays by five playwrights making their Woolly Mammoth debuts.
RIGHT TO FLIGHT Rooftop Performance To Be Presented By Noo Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Noo Arts and Pratt Institute will present RIGHT TO FLIGHT, a rooftop performance and installation at Kingsland Wildflowers in Brooklyn raising awareness about migratory bird deaths caused by NYC building collisions.
Joseph Price Appointed Dean Of The Conservatory For Performing Arts At Stephens College
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Joseph Price, a veteran director, producer, and educator with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, has been appointed Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Columbia.
THE GETAWAY DRIVER Will Make World Premiere at Trinity Rep
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Three New England theaters will stage the rolling world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a crime drama based on the true story of Katherine Ann Power, the longest-running woman on the FBI's Most Wanted List.
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