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.
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.
Frances Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming's I CAN DIE TOO Will Premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle and Olivier Award winner Stephen Ashfield will star in I CAN DIE TOO, a new play with music co-written by Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming, at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
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.
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