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Based on Tina Fey's (of Saturday Night Live fame) wildly popular 2004 film, Mean Girls wisely embraces what made the original such a phenomenon while bringing enough energy and personality to succeed on stage. Like many movie adaptations, however, it occasionally struggles to escape comparisons to the film, particularly when it comes to length. The original movie clocked in at a brisk 97 minutes. The stage version, with intermission, stretches close to three hours, and the second act occasionally feels every bit of it. That's a challenge in today's attention-deficit world.

Dancer-choreographer Melissa Ajayi's interest in creating her own dance works came at a young age in her hometown dance studio in New Philadelphia, Ohio. It only grew stronger over the years as a dance major at Kent State University and as a freelance dance artist living in New York City and Lexington, Kentucky. So, forming her own eponymous project-based dance company in 2021 was a natural next step in her evolution as a dancemaker. 

Sitar Maestro Niladri Kumaar will bring his The Space Between the Notes concert tour to the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater for one performance only this October as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s CAA PRESENTS! 2026-27 Season.

The company explores the condition of young life in the age of social media, where individuality is constantly performed. The show becomes both a warning and a celebration: a brilliant and beautiful study of the evils and potential of our society.

Disney's Newsies Jr.  will come to the Omaha Community Playhouse this month. The musical will be performed at the Howard Drew Theatre as a special event during the 2025/26 season.

Colman Domingo has been married to husband Raúl Domingo since 2014. During the June 9 episode of Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, the Scottsboro Boys actor, 56, recalled crossing paths with Raúl Domingo outside of a Walgreens in 2005.

The 6/14 presentation was as slam dunk as music fans celebrated The Knicks win and Harold Arlen's legendary songs. See photos from the show. Songbook Sundays returns 8/9 with Tony Bennett's centennial.

Mirvish Productions will present the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The WhatsOnStage Award-winning production, executive produced by Jennifer Garner, played to sold-out houses at its world premiere in Manchester.

Rory Kinnear and Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova will star in the world premiere of James Graham's THE STANDARD OF LIVING, directed by Nicholas Hytner at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.

The Studio@620 announced its 2026-2027 mainstage season, presented by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, following a record-breaking year that saw a 43% surge in new theatergoers.

What did our critic think of THE FIRST STAGE: OIL & WHISKEY AND JOHNNY AND THE DEVIL'S BOX. at Analog?

What did our critic think of BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater?

Often billed as a comedy, this play contains a wealth of witty dialogue, but is, at its heart, a poignant exploration of the resilience of these women and their relationships with one another. HLT has created a touching, beautiful production.

There is no denying the extreme talent of the A CHORUS LINE cast. Director Brad Blake, choreographer Diana Deaver, music director Mark Ceppetelli, and assistant director Steve Belli combine their talents to help bring out the best in this first-rate ensemble cast! The hard work and dedication of all people involved is evident, with the entire cast bringing their A game to this show! They all have excellent stage chemistry with each other, a strong stage presence, and clearly enjoy performing. The synchronicity in dancing is breathtaking, enhanced by the impact of real mirrors as the back stage wall, creating the illusion of twice the dancers being on stage.

What did our critic think of GUDEG NANIK: WUTAH at MIMIC THEATER?

The beloved novel-turned film remains precisely *for* the faint of heart in stage form.

This summer, PCPA invites audiences to enjoy a season of inspiring true stories, family-friendly adventures, and memorable music. Experience the triumph of Come From Away, the magic of Frozen, the excitement of Luchadora!, and the energy of Beehive.

Back by popular demand, Front of House: The Broadway Takeover will return to 54 Below with a special SIX edition, celebrating the vocal talents of Broadway’s Front of House staff.

From the very first note of the “Prologue” the cast captures the audience’s attention with their gorgeous vocals. There are so many relatable moments in this production, all of which are brilliantly performed.

What did our critic think of PRESSURE at Ottawa Little Theatre?

The Young Entertainer Awards announced nominees for a combined 10th and 11th ceremony at Hollywood's Harmony Gold Theatre, with Greg Evigan set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ivoryton Playhouse will stage the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, starring Broadway veteran Mark Aldrich, with a cast of 26 actors and an eight-piece orchestra at the Connecticut venue. Check out first look photos.

Puppeteer Tarish 'Jeghetto' Pipkin will bring his interactive Puppet Invasion to Memphis's Juneteenth Douglass Freedom Festival, featuring a giant Juneteenth puppet and youth-made puppets from 11 community centers across the city.

A federal judge has rejected the Kennedy Center's emergency request to pause an order requiring President Donald Trump's name to be removed from the institution, clearing the way for the building and official materials to revert to their original branding while an appeal moves forward.