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Dot Saint-Fleur's one-woman show ONE WAY, executive produced by MC Lyte, follows an actress navigating a surreal Los Angeles journey that challenges the thin line between chasing a dream and seeking validation.

The Shawnee Playhouse will present ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, directed and choreographed by Broadway alumna Naomi Naughton, featuring a cast of Pocono-area performers led by Megan Fry as Annie Oakley.

Barnsdall Art Park Foundation announced the return of Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights for its 17th season, held Friday evenings on the grounds of Hollyhock House, LA's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

PRINCESS AND PAWS, a new musical by Tiffany Schirz and Romy Fay, will receive a 29-hour Equity reading at Open Jar Studios. The project blends Disney-pop influences with classic Broadway musical storytelling.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Zach Theater has revealed the cast and creatives for Annie. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Cassie Abate with musical direction by Spencer Hansen and choreography by Kiira Carper. Annie features an adult and youth cast.

Outsiders Broadway original Trevor Wayne stars as Link Larkin in Hairspray at Maine State Music Theatre, June 3–20. He talks 1960s youth culture, social change, and his MSMT debut.

St. Louis native Michael Schimmele returns home to star as Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Stages St. Louis, opening the company's 40th Anniversary Season.

It doesn’t matter if you know the stage version, or the movie version, or don’t know anything about it, just know ARSENIC AND OLD LACE has an easy to follow plot that leads you down a path of hijinks straight to your funny bone.

The official trailer is here for Stop! That! Train!, the forthcoming film from the producers of RuPaul's Drag Race and directed by Hairspray's Adam Shankman. Check it out now.

May 18th marked the world premiere of Stop! That! Train!, the forthcoming action comedy from the creators of RuPaul's Drag Race. Take a look at photos of the event from the red carpet, featuring RuPaul Charles himself.

WOW Presents Plus is partnering with Bleecker Street and Fandango for an exclusive offer coinciding with the forthcoming action comedy, Stop! That! Train!, starring entertainment icon RuPaul.

An additional performance of Fight Back, the immersive theatrical experience created by David Wise, will take place in New York City. Over $2000 was raised and donated to The Center following the May presentations.

I am going to make the progress I need to make on my own timeline, even if it doesn’t happen all at once, and I am always evolving as an artist and as a person, and that will never change.

All new production photos have been released for Dash Arts' new show OUR PUBLIC HOUSE, which will open at Leeds Playhouse ahead of a UK tour. Check out the photos here!

The Royal Ballet will present SO ARE WE, its first-ever program of works by choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, including a world premiere and a 20th-anniversary staging of Shoot the Moon.

It was good to be back at the Washington National Opera for their thrilling performance of West Side Story after a year of extreme change for this vital world-renowned artistic organization/institution. As many people already know, the Washington National Opera has had to relocate to other venues to proactively create new artistic paradigms after some tough challenges at the Kennedy Center. (I was pleased to review this production on the night of May 14, 2026, at The Music Center at Strathmore

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.

New rehearsal photos and footage have been released from the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the video and photos here!

Alonzo King LINES Ballet announced its 26th Summer Programs, welcoming 234 dancers from the U.S., Canada, and Sweden for a three-tiered training program in San Francisco, with two public performances at the Cowell Theater.

Impractical Jokers collaborators John Szeluga and Chris Sorrentino will present NOT OKAY, an adults-only comedy show at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City, blending storytelling, live visuals, and confessional humor.

Juilliard has revealed its 2026–27 season programming for the Music Division under its dean and director, David Serkin Ludwig, across Orchestra, Chamber Music, Vocal Arts, Jazz, and Historical Performance, students, faculty, and guest artists.

Tony Nominations were announced earlier this month Tuesday, providing many shows, particularly new musicals, with a shot in the arm, as many had been previously struggling.

There is something deeply contrarian about stepping out on a very very hot summer day to watch a very very serious play - I am beginning to think summers belong to humor. Winters can allow some pondering and occasional deep-dives into the horrors of the past. Despite looking for joy, I wound up catching an early evening production of Death and the Maiden at Mumbai’s NCPA, directed by NCPA head Bruce Guthrie, starring Ira Dubey, Neil Bhoopalam and Vivek Gomber. 

iHeartMedia and P&G are launching the Elton John Impact Awards, which celebrate trailblazing LGBTQ+ community members and prominent allies. This year's honorees include Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, and more.