National Ballet of Canada Mourns Loss of Principal Dancer Hazaros Surmeyan
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada announced the passing of former Principal Dancer and Principal Character Artist Hazaros Surmeyan, whose 54-year career shaped the Company and the Canadian dance community.
WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.
ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.
Charles Dennis, Co-Founder of P.S. 122 and Avant-Garde-Arama, Dies
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Charles Dennis, interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of P.S. 122 and AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA, has died at his home in Hurley, NY. He performed in Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH and championed experimental arts in the Hudson Valley.
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.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS To Be Presented At Arkansas Repertory Theatre This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling as the first production in its 2026 Golden SummerStage season, with tickets ranging from $25–$70.
Tickets Now On Sale For Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Houston’s THE GONDOLIERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston will present The Gondoliers at the Cullen Theater in Wortham Theater Center, marking the Company's 75th season with the same opera that launched its very first production in 1952. Tickets on sale now.
Cast Set For SCENES FROM A FRIENDSHIP at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Nottingham Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jane Upton's Scenes from a Friendship, which due to popular demand, has already been extended by one week.
The Company Theatre Will Bring THE WIZARD OF OZ to Norwell This April
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The Company Theatre in Norwell, MA will present THE WIZARD OF OZ April 17-26, performed by A.C.T. students with live orchestra, custom costumes, and a VIP experience including backstage tours.
Simon Russell Beale Will Return to the Barbican To Narrate Greg Doran’s VENUS & ADONIS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
Simon Russell Beale will return to the Barbican to narrate Greg Doran's production of Shakespeare's great poem Venus & Adonis, animated by a team of world-class puppeteers.
WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello Inducted Into OPERA America's Opera Hall Of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello was inducted into the OPERA America Opera Hall of Fame at the OPERA America Salutes Awards Dinner on Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Plaza Hotel.
GYPSY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and ROCK OF AGES Set for Skylight Music Theatre 2026–27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Skylight Music Theatre announced its 67th season, featuring a lineup that underscores the transformative power of music theatre. The season promises to engage audiences with daring characters and compelling stories, set to iconic music. This milestone season reflects the theatre's commitment to bold artistic vision and community engagement, continuing its legacy as a pivotal cultural institution.
BEAU JEST Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Beau Jest, James Sherman's delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat.
DIRTY DANCING Will Return to the London Stage in October 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
A reimagining of producer Karl Sydow's record-breaking global hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage will be the first production to open at the Capital Theatre, a new 676-seat purpose-built venue in Westfield, London.
Marin Theatre To Celebrate 60th Anniversary With April Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Marin Theatre will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special gala on April 19, 2026. The event promises a memorable evening of celebration, reflecting on six decades of theatrical excellence.
THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY Set for March Run at Music Theatre of CT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026
Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre Company, continues their 39th season with Frank McCourt's The Irish…and How They Got That Way.
The Joyce Theater to Host U.S. Premiere of Noé Soulier's THE WAVES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the Joyce Theater debut of choreographer Noé Soulier with The Waves, receiving its U.S. premiere for two performances only, March 4–5, in the Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium.
MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater Company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
South Chicago Dance Theatre To Present Three World Premieres At The Harris Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.
Kathleen Clawson to Step Down as Dayton Opera Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced that Kathleen Clawson will step down as Artistic Director of Dayton Opera at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season.
Shakespeare Company To Get State-of-the-Art Digital Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
Hudson Valley Shakespeare will introduce a new website and digital experience aligned with the debut of their permanent venue, the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center, in 2026.
Photos: Cynthia Erivo and Lisa Ann Walter Visit REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 2, 2025
Cynthia Erivo and Lisa Ann Walter visited Real Women Have Curves on Broadway this weekend. Check out photos of them visiting the cast here!
Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Company's DADDY'S DYIN', WHO'S GOT THE WILL?
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 3, 2025
The year is 1987 in Lowake, Texas and the Turnovers are gathering after years of estrangement for a death watch on father, Buford. These middle-aged siblings are desperate to find his will, but it’s missing, and Buford is so far out of it that he is of no help.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Connecticut Theatre Company
by Jared Reynolds - Mar 15, 2025
Steel Magnolias at the Connecticut Theater Company runs from March 14 – 23, with performance on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Check here for the review.
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