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Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 

THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK will perform at Sabai Pavilion, Shepherd's Bush Green from 27 June to 12 July, featuring a vibrant cabaret with elaborate costumes and pop hits.

The variety of conflicts and the hyper-stylized character tropes employed in Sordid Lives is why it works as a comedy and, under the direction of Duane Campbell, the Connecticut Theatre Company’s production of Sordid Lives honored that and delivered a raucous evening at the theater.

Chicago Cabaret Professionals will host its annual awards luncheon to honor distinguished members of the cabaret community. The event is open to both industry insiders and the general public.

The Middletown Arts Center is set to host an engaging afternoon of music at the MAC Music Café on March 29 at 4 p.m. This event promises a lineup of local musicians showcasing a variety of genres in a relaxed, café-style setting.

Cleveland Ballet continues its 11th season with Handel’s Messiah this weekend at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre.

Fully Committed, the one-actor tour de force comedy by Becky Mode, is currently playing at The Den Theatre. You can now get a first look at production photos featuring Mike Newquist.

Rise: Rituals of Home, Heritage and Thanksgiving, a performance by the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica will take place on Friday, April 10 at the Miramar Cultural Center. 

The 63rd Annual ICG Publicists Awards were recently unveiled, with major awards going to the publicity campaigns for Sinners and The Pitt, with Kate Hudson awarded the Motion Picture Showperson of the Year Award.

What did our critic think of GODS & MONSTERS at New Conservatory Theatre Center?

What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Greater Boston Stage Company?

One of the UK's most colourful and long-running cabaret spectaculars arrives in central London this summer as The Lady Boys of Bangkok bring their brand new show Full Moon to Shepherd's Bush Green from 27 June to 12 July 2026.

Oh, Mary! star John Cameron Mitchell sat down with Moulin Rouge! star Bob the Drag Queen to discuss starring in Cole Escola's hit Broadway play. Also shared that Meryl Streep, Patti LuPone, and Maya Rudolph were offered to star in Hedwig.

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet will present the acclaimed opera FESTEN in 2026, promising a transformative experience for its audience. This production, known for its powerful narrative and emotional depth, invites attendees to a gathering that will change their perspectives forever. Set against the backdrop of a dramatic family reunion, FESTEN explores themes of truth and reconciliation in a setting that is as visually captivating as it is emotionally charged.

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust announced the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2025 Steinberg Playwright Awards.

Live performances have been trending upwards in public spaces such as Los Angeles Farmers Markets, Chicago community bandstands, NY parks & recreation and even Dallas airport concourses are discovering authentic music crowds. The Noah Todd Band is an excellent example of high quality performers who just want to make more music but be heard by the masses. 

Ensemble for These Times named Jamie Morales as the winner of the E4TT/SFCM TAC Student Multimedia Composition Competition. The contest, aimed at fostering new multimedia compositions, highlights emerging talents in the field.

The 2026 Sydney Writers' Festival has announced its program , delivering 200+ events from 250+ authors to transform Sydney into a week-long celebration of storytelling, 17–24 May.

Front Porch Music, a Lafayette-based nonprofit, will return to the Town Hall Theatre stage with an exciting showcase of local musicians on Friday, April 3, 2026, as part of its quarterly folk and acoustic music series, Front Porch Music Presents.

 Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2026-2027 productions.  The season will kick off with “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground” by Richard Hellesen. Learn more here!

BAFTA-winning writer and performer Jack Rooke, creator of Channel 4 and Hulu’s critically acclaimed comedy-drama Big Boys, will bring his debut comedy-theatre show Good Grief back to the stage.

Dallas Theater Center has announced that the fourth production of its 2025–2026 season will be the sweeping musical Ragtime, running Friday, March 27, 2026 through Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre.

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

A trailer has been released for Club Cumming, the new docuseries spotlighting Alan Cumming's New York City-based gay bar and nightclub of the same name. Watch it now.

Alan Cumming can't escape his musical theater roots! While hosting the 2026 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards in January, the Tony winner introduced each of the Best Film nominees with a medley of Broadway parodies. Watch it now.