Ian Frank Named Shattered Globe Theatre’s New Producing Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre named Ian Frank as its new Producing Artistic Director following a national search. Frank previously served as Executive Director of Mudlark Theater in Evanston.
HONKY TONK ANGELS Will Kick Off Summer Mainstage Season at Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre will open its 2026 Summer Mainstage series with HONKY TONK ANGELS, a country music celebration featuring hits like 'Stand by Your Man' and 'Harper Valley PTA,' directed by FST Associate Artist Ben Liebert.
American Stage Will Host Summer Cabaret Series
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
American Stage announced its Summer Cabaret Series in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring three shows: BEACH, PLEASE!, BLACK GIRL MAGIC, and SAMMY & DINO, with tickets at $35.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.
Collaboraction to Present COLLABORAOKE: REAL BAND KARAOKE Round 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Chicago karaoke fans, sign up now for Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke - Round 2 on Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m., the second in a monthly series at Collaboraction Theatre's new House of Belonging.
CAPA Reveals Winners Of 2026 Marquee Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
CAPA announced the winners of its 2026 Marquee Awards at the Ohio Theatre, recognizing central Ohio high school musical theatre talent across 13 categories. Best Actor and Actress winners will compete nationally at the Jimmy Awards.
THE MAGIC PARLOUR Extends Run, Adds Guest Magician Eric Jones for Summer Residency
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Dennis Watkins announced a new block of tickets for THE MAGIC PARLOUR through year's end, plus a limited three-week residency from Eric Jones, a semi-finalist on NBC's America's Got Talent.
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ & More Ser fo Lutcher Theater 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Lutcher Theater in Orange, TX announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Broadway productions including BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and SHUCKED, plus concerts with Ricky Skaggs and a Southeast Texas Symphony collaboration.
Original SIX Queens Adrianna Hicks, Samantha Pauly and More Join ROYAL REUNION Benefit In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The original Broadway cast and band of SIX will reunite for a one-night-only benefit concert at The Fairlie in Chicago's West Loop, with proceeds supporting youth arts education scholarships at Illinois Conservatory for the Arts.
PlayGround Will Present Works By 2026 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST Winners at Potrero Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
PlayGround will present staged readings of four winning plays from its 2026 Young Playwrights Contest at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, featuring works by Bay Area high school students on themes of city life.
Jessica Vosk and Nicole Fosse Join LIZA! AT 80 at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Transport Group has announced Jessica Vosk and Nicole Fosse as the latest additions to LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE, a one-night tribute to Liza Minnelli at Carnegie Hall.
Jacob's Pillow 2026 Season Opening Gala Full Performer Lineup Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival announced its Season Opening Gala lineup, with NYC Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck receiving the Jacob's Pillow Dance Award and BODYTRAFFIC, Martha Graham Dance Company, and M.A.D.D. Rhythms set to perform.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and More Set For Chicago Children’s Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Chicago Children's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, reviving four productions from its 20-year history, including CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, MANUAL CINEMA'S LEONARDO!, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY PARTY.
COME FROM AWAY Begins This Month At Casa Mañana Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
Casa Mañana Theatre will close its Broadway season with COME FROM AWAY, a musical based on the true story of 7,000 passengers diverted to Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11, including TCU alum and local American Airlines captain Beverley Bass.
Writers Theatre to Present THE STOPPARD SERIES Alongside LEOPOLDSTADT Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Writers Theatre will present The Stoppard Series, a lineup of lectures and community events surrounding its 29-member ensemble production of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, at its Glencoe, IL venue.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
The Old Globe Will Host 2026 Gala With Wayne Brady
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Old Globe announced its annual gala, themed 'Escape Into a Fantasy,' will feature a special performance by Broadway star and multiple Emmy Award-winner Wayne Brady, with proceeds supporting the Globe's Arts Engagement department.
Emma Pittman, Marissa Rosen and More Join Reading of SHE WROTE, HE WROTE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Director Gabriel Barre will helm a dramatic reading of romance novel She Wrote, He Wrote: A New York Love Story at Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side, featuring Broadway performers Emma Pittman, Sam Underwood, Ryann Redmond, and Andrew Chappelle.
Broadway Cares #RedBuckets Spring Fundraising Sets Record at $7.1M
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS raised a spring record $7,135,088 through its #RedBuckets campaign across 54 productions. JUST IN TIME led all shows with $932,461 raised.
Actors Theatre of Indiana to Present Free DIY Playwriting Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
Actors Theatre of Indiana's DIY Playwriting Workshop, part of its LAB Series, offers novice and experienced writers a chance to develop new scripts, culminating in a public reading by professional actors.
Countertenor John Holiday To Release Debut Album 'Over My Head' on PENTATONE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday announced his debut album, Over My Head, on PENTATONE, blending spirituals, art song, and world premiere recordings by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, with pianist Kevin Miller.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Make Queensland Premiere at Brisbane Festival 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
THE CHOIR OF MAN, the Olivier Award-nominated West End hit, will make its long-awaited Queensland premiere at Brisbane Festival, performing in the returning Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent at South Bank Cultural Forecourt.
Nominations & Finalists Revealed For The Shea’s Wonder Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced nominees and semi-finalists for the SHEA'S WONDER AWARDS, with over 1,600 students from 25 Western New York high schools competing. Two winners will advance to the national Jimmy Awards in New York City.
DEAD OUTLAW and More Set For Theater Wit 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Theater Wit announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Chicago premieres of ADOLESCENT SALVATION, DEAD OUTLAW, and WE HAD A WORLD, plus the return of WHO'S HOLIDAY! in its sixth consecutive holiday run.
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