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.
Matt Blaker and More Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Cork Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
West End leading man Matt Blaker and Irish soprano Majella Cullagh have been cast in Cork Opera House's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, joining previously announced Maria, Wendy Carr, with several performances already sold out.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DEAD OUTLAW, and More Set For Porchlight Music Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.
Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.
Steppenwolf Theatre Will Host GALA 2026 at Rockwell on the River
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host GALA 2026 at Rockwell on the River in Chicago, honoring Douglas R. Brown and Rachel E. Kraft while continuing the theater's 50th Anniversary celebration.
Theater Wit Extends Midwest Premiere of THE ALLY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Theater Wit has added performances and extended its Midwest premiere of THE ALLY, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Itamar Moses, due to popular demand at its Chicago location.
DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER Will Perform 30th Anniversary Show at The Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will return to The Auditorium for the crowning performance of its 30th anniversary season. Learn more about the show here!
Eileen Byrne Will Bring RUNNING WITH COFFEE to Lookingglass Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Eileen Byrne's one-woman play RUNNING WITH COFFEE will be presented at Lookingglass Theatre's Water Tower Water Works, with proceeds benefiting North Shore Senior Center.
Video: RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Cast Performs on DAYTIME CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
The pre-teen stars of RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL recently appeared on WGN-TV’s Daytime Chicago, performing selections from the show ahead of its opening at Citadel Theatre. Watch the videos.
Wolf Trap Opera Reveals Summer 2026 Filene & Studio Artists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
Wolf Trap Opera has announced the cast for its 2026 summer season, showcasing a dynamic roster of emerging artists in one of the country's leading training grounds for rising opera talent.
Joshua Henry To Open Kean Stage’s 2026-2027 Season With GET UP, STAND UP!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Three-time Tony nominee Joshua Henry will open Kean Stage's 2026-2027 season with two performances of Get Up, Stand Up! on September 13 at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, N.J.
Lookingglass Theatre to Hold 2026 Summerglass Camps for Ages 6-18
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present its 2026 Summerglass Camps lineup, offering three theatre and creativity programs for young artists ages 6-18 at its Chicago location. Registration is now open.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Welcomes Katherine Baloff As Director Of Competitions & Community Experiences
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announced Katherine Baloff as its new director of competitions & community experiences. Baloff will oversee the Suncoast Music Scholarship competitions, with winners performing a free concert on May 9.
HYPROV - Improv Under Hypnosis Comes to The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci will bring HYPROV – Improv Under Hypnosis to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on December 3. Tickets go on sale April 10.
Utah Premiere of COME FROM AWAY Will Be Performed at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company has announced the Cast and Creative Team for the Utah Premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein..
Symphony Space Will Undergo $45 Million Renovation
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Symphony Space has launched the $45 million Building Together campaign to reimagine its theaters and public spaces, expand the range and reach of its programming, and strengthen its endowment.
K-Pop Group AMPERS&ONE Will Embark on 'Born to Define' Tour in America
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Rising K-pop boy group AMPERS&ONE will make their return to America with their new tour, “2026 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR 'Born To Define' IN USA,” in support of their upcoming 4th mini album, '[DEFINITION]'.
PRIMARY TRUST Will Come to The Mark Taper Forum in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Primary Trust, written by Eboni Booth and directed by Knud Adams, will perform May 20 to June 28 at the Mark Taper Forum. Learn more about the production here!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Will Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday With 66 Performances In April 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday in April with a must-see month of theater, breaking records for the Tony Award-winning company with 66 performances in a single month.
Wild Door Theater Will Return With MAYBE TOMORROW, at The Athenaeum Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Wild Door Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Maybe Tomorrow, a darkly funny and unsettling new play by Max Mondi and directed by Andrew Gallant, April 13 - May 24, in Studio B at The Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture.
Chicago Children’s Theatre Awarded $10,000 Grant From The TYA Fund
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
Theatre for Young Audiences USA (TYA/USA) has awarded Chicago Children's Theatre a $10,000 grant as part of the TYA Fund, a fund to support midsize theater organization members of TYA/USA.
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