Longborough Festival Opera Music Director Anthony Negus Named CBE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Anthony Negus, Music Director of Longborough Festival Opera since 2000, has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Honours List for his services to music.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Five New Plays, Four World Premieres, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The Contemporary American Theater Festival announced full casts and creative teams for its 2026 mainstage season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W. Va., featuring five new plays, including four world premieres.
The Everyman Welcomes New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
The Everyman is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors following a recent public recruitment process. learn more here!
GOOD BONES to Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
The Carbonell Awards Seeks Nominations For Eight Special Awards To Be Presented This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The Carbonell Awards announced it is seeking nominations for up to eight Special Awards to be presented at its 49th annual ceremony in Boca Raton, with a submission deadline in early July.
LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.
SCHMIGADOON! Wins 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Actors' Equity Association announced the chorus of SCHMIGADOON! as the recipient of the 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, honoring 16 performers for their skill, athleticism, and contributions to the production.
REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH INTERNATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL to Return for 10th Edition
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
The Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel's legacy, will present its 10th edition at Bohemian National Hall in Manhattan, featuring free performances from nine Central and Eastern European countries.
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the Company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
MY OWN PRIVATE SHAKESPEARE to Return to Toronto Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Modern Classic Theatre will present MY OWN PRIVATE SHAKESPEARE, written and performed by Justin Hay and directed by Mona Zaidi, at the Toronto Fringe Festival, running at Soulpepper Theatre's Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret.
Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno Join LIZA! AT 80
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
TWELFTH NIGHT to Return to The Dukes Lancaster With All-Female and Non-Binary Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
HER Productions will present an all-female and non-binary cast adaptation of Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT at The Dukes Lancaster, featuring Coronation Street actors Channique Sterling Brown, Hannah Ellis-Ryan, and Beth Vyse.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
THE NATURE OF FORGETTING Will Come to Chester Storyhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Theatre Re's award-winning production THE NATURE OF FORGETTING will visit Storyhouse in Chester as part of a major UK and international tour marking the show's 10th anniversary.
ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND to Return to Jacksons Lane With Revised Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
LegalAliens Theatre's ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND, performed by 16 refugees and migrants, returns to Jacksons Lane with a revised version reflecting new participants and a changed British society.
SHREK JR, DESCENDANTS & More Set for Playful People Productions' 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Playful People Productions in San Jose announced its 2026-27 season, including SHREK THE MUSICAL JR, DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL, ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA JR, and a secret surprise show.
The Prince Fellowship to Open Applications for 2026 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced applications are open for its 2026 program, offering early-career producers a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 production budget, and mentorship from industry leaders.
TRAVESTY by Sasha Velour to Make New England Tour Debut at The Adams Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour will bring her new theater show TRAVESTY to Williamstown, MA, for its New England Tour debut, presented by The Adams Theater at Williams College's '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.
JITTERS to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut With Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive, known as sketch duo Britney, will bring their first theatrical two-hander JITTERS to the Edinburgh Fringe, directed by Emily Burns.
Abigail Weinstock to Bring GIRAFFE To The Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Abigail Weinstock's semi-autobiographical comedy Giraffe, about masking and late autism diagnosis, will play the Edinburgh Fringe, directed by Fringe First winner Emma Jude Harris.
THE PIGEON FACTORY to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Oh!Scare Wilde Productions will present the UK premiere of THE PIGEON FACTORY at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase, a darkly absurd one-man show written and performed by Aaron O'Neill.
BALLETBOYZ, CIRCUS ZAMBIA, and More Set For LATITUDE FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Latitude Festival's 20th anniversary arts programme will feature BalletBoyz's 25th anniversary production, the UK debut of Circus Zambia's AFRONAUTS, and new works from The Place and more at Henham Park.
STRICTLY Alumni Janette Manrara Will Join Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova on Nikita Kuzmin SUPERNOVA Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Strictly alumni Janette Manrara announced as a guest star on Nikita Kuzmin's UK tour SUPERNOVA, joining Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova for select dates at venues across England.
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