DISNEY'S THE LION KING Begins at Playhouse Square This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Casting has been announced for Cleveland's limited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Playhouse Square, featuring Cleveland native Robb Sapp, who has played Ed in the Broadway production since 2021.
Lila Chrisp Wins First Prize at 28th Annual Lenya Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music announced Lila Chrisp as the First Prize winner of the Lenya Competition, taking home $25,000. Claire Griffin and Ilanna Starr each received $20,000 Second Prizes.
Club Passim's CAMPFIRE FESTIVAL Will Return for Memorial Day Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Club Passim's Campfire Festival will present nearly 70 artists over Memorial Day Weekend in Cambridge, MA, marking 28 years of the semi-annual event featuring songwriter rounds, solo sets, and full-band performances.
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.
Photos: SHADES AND SHADOWS at the Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Back with Two Beasts recently presented the World Premiere of Shades and Shadows, by William Brasse. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE Will Come to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Chromolume Theatre will present William Finn's ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Carol M. Becker, at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles for three performances only.
LEGEND & LORE, LAUGHTER, EMERGE, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN CHOREOGRAPH Set for Repertory Dance Theatre 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Repertory Dance Theatre has announced its 2026–2027 season. The lineup includes LEGEND & LORE, LAUGHTER, and LUMINARY. Performances will take place throughout the season with tickets available later this year.
Brian Vernel Will Lead THE LONG DROP at Citizens Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Citizens Theatre has announced the ensemble cast - Andy Clark, Martin Donaghy, George Drennan, Keith Fleming, Mary Gapinski, Robert Jack and Brian Vernel - for its new stage adaptation of The Long Drop by Denise Mina.
Arena Stage Will Present Free Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Arena Stage will participate in a national initiative honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives with a free event in Washington, D.C. The evening will include a community gathering and a staged reading of QUANTUM by Tara Moses.
Robert Lindsay In Conversation and More Set For Riverside Studios' 50th Anniversary Celebrations
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
Riverside Studios has announced details of more special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!
FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL at Chelsea Table + Stage Cast Unveiled
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL, featuring actor-musicians GraceAnn Kontak, Sam Vana, and others, will transfer Off-Broadway to Chelsea Table + Stage following its acclaimed downtown run.
Tickets on Sale Now for SECOND CHANCE PROM: PROMAGEDDON! at The Hennepin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Hennepin Arts will present the return of Second Chance Prom: Promageddon! an adult prom inspired by the 1998 film Armageddon, at The Hennepin in Minneapolis, featuring live music by Al Church and Friends.
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells Will Lead AMADEUS in the West End in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells will star as Salieri and Mozart in the first major West End revival of Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS in over a decade, directed by Jeremy Herrin at the Noël Coward Theatre.
José Limón Dance Foundation 80th Anniversary Gala to Honor Kristen Brogdon & Anna Di Stasi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW: UNION MADE TOUR Comes to Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW on the UNION MADE TOUR. The Grammy-winning band, known for 'Wagon Wheel,' will perform at the Long Island venue.
THIS WHEEL’S STILL ON FIRE: THE LEGACY OF LEVON HELM Will Open At Walton Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026
This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm will be presented at Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery. The exhibition will highlight Helm’s life, music, and cultural impact through rare artifacts and multimedia elements.
AWKWARD TEENAGE YEARS Will Come to UNDER St. Marks in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
FRIGID New York and Pale Girl Productions will present AWKWARD TEENAGE YEARS, a comedy storytelling show featuring NYC storytellers sharing tales of first loves, coming of age, and teenage triumphs and traumas at UNDER St. Marks.
Vermont Repertory Theatre To Bring SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE To The Isham Barn
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026
Vermont Repertory Theatre will present SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at the Isham Family Farm in Williston, VT, with real-life couple Connor Kendall and Merrill Cameron starring in the romantic comedy adapted from the Academy Award-winning film.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT And THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER To Be Presented By Universal Spirit Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Universal Spirit Center will present The Laramie Project and The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later in San Diego. The productions will run in repertory across two weekends. The performances will explore themes of identity, intolerance, and community.
Beth Morrison and Moses Pendleton to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Boston Conservatory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Grammy-nominated opera producer Beth Morrison and choreographer Moses Pendleton will receive honorary doctorates from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, recognized for their decades of artistic innovation in opera and dance.
Ormsby Wilkins to Retire as American Ballet Theatre Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Ormsby Wilkins will conclude his tenure as Music Director of American Ballet Theatre after more than two decades. David LaMarche, a longtime member of ABT's music staff, has been appointed as his successor.
Michael Rosen Celebrates 80th Birthday With NICE! National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
Michael Rosen will launch his Nice! national tour in the UK. The show will feature poetry, stories, and new material from his latest collection. The tour will begin at Rose Theatre Kingston and continue across multiple cities.
Singer Andrés Cepeda Unveils 2026 East Coast Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Colombian singer and composer Andrés Cepeda will perform at New York's Beacon Theatre and Elizabeth, NJ's Ritz Theatre as part of his East Coast tour, supporting his fifteenth studio album Bogotá.
Spire Center in Plymouth to Present Geoffrey Kelly, Omari Banks & Chris Knight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Plymouth's Spire Center revealed three new shows going on sale, featuring retired FBI agent and author Geoffrey Kelly, Caribbean singer-songwriter Omari Banks, and Americana artist Chris Knight.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Close Pittsburgh Public Theater 51st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater will close its 51st season with Alumni Theater Company's production of Once On This Island, Summer Sessions education programs, and a 'Turning the Page' 50th Anniversary Book Launch and Fundraiser.
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