LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Will Open 93rd Season at Theatre By The Sea
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Theatre By The Sea will open its 93rd summer season with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, directed by Bob Richard and Diane Laurenson, at Bill Hanney's Wakefield, RI venue.
Creative Team Set For AIN'T TOO PROUD at The Gateway
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY announced the creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD, with director DeMone Seraphin and choreographer Ian Coulter-Buford leading the Tony Award-winning Temptations musical.
Photos: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled production photos for it's new production of Ain't Too Proud- The Life and Times of the Temptations. Featuring iconic songs including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” this is the story behind the music—and everything it took to make it.
Porchlight Music Theatre Names New Executive Director and Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.
MUSE/IQUE To Present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM: Black Brilliance and the Harlem Renaissance
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM, celebrating the Harlem Renaissance with Tony winner Kecia Lewis, Sy Smith, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra at The Huntington and Skirball Cultural Center.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton Will Present at Harlem School of the Arts Curtains Up Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Harlem School of the Arts will host its annual Curtains Up Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Jeffrey Seller, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and others, with presenters including Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton.
Ken Page Awards 2025-2026 Nominees Announced for St. Louis High School Musical Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, The Muny, and the Fabulous Fox announced nominees for the 2025-2026 Ken Page Awards, honoring St. Louis-area high school musical theatre. The ceremony will be held at the Fabulous Fox.
Samantha Barks, Cedric Neal, John Owen-Jones, and More Will Lead THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
A one-night-only concert, THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE, hosted by Brian Conley, will bring together West End stars including Samantha Barks, John Owen-Jones, and Rachel Tucker at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Cory English, Cassius Hackforth, and More Join SOMETHING ROTTEN! UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
The full cast for the UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! has been announced, joining previously confirmed stars Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman, and Marisha Wallace at Manchester Opera House ahead of a West End run.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.
Marisha Wallace Joins SOMETHING ROTTEN! UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Olivier Award-nominated Marisha Wallace will star as Bea in the UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN!, joining Jason Manford and Richard Fleeshman at Manchester Opera House ahead of a West End run.
Anika Noni Rose to be Honored at Figure Skating in Harlem Gala Featuring Alysa Liu and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Figure Skating of Harlem, the world's first education and figure skating organization for under-resourced girls, will welcome supporters from fashion to finance to philanthropy to the Figure Skating in Harlem Igniting the Dream 2026 Gala.
Felicia Curry And Kennedy Holmes Join Cast Of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Arena Stage has announced Felicia Curry and Kennedy Holmes will join CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical. The production, featuring the music of TLC, will run in Washington, DC.
Aton Blankson-Wood and Kevin McHale Will Lead Private Industry Readings of SA•PI•O•SEX•U•AL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of sa•pi•o•sex•u•al, a new play by Aurin Squire. Directed by Christopher Renshaw, the readings will be held on Friday, March 27 @ 11am and 2pm.
Gay Men’s Chorus Of Los Angeles To Present AND THE BEAT GOES ON At Saban Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) will present AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre on March 21 and 22. This special concert features a blend of R&B, Motown, gospel, and musical theatre classics. Emmy Award-winning host Melvin Robert and soprano Nicole Heaston will join as guest artists. The event promises a vibrant showcase of musical talent under the direction of Ernest H. Harrison.
Video: Melvin Robert Talks Returning To GMCLA For AND THE BEAT GOES ON
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026
In this video, Emmy Award–winning host, actor, singer, and producer Melvin Robert discusses returning to perform with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) for its Spring 2026 concert AND THE BEAT GOES ON.
Dylan Mulvaney, Kara Young and John-Andrew Morrison Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Three more stars have joined the lineup of stars bringing LGBTQ+ twists to beloved show tunes at this month's Broadway Backwards, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Walnut Street Theatre to Stage 1776 THE MUSICAL for America's 250th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Walnut Street Theatre will conclude its 217th season with 1776 THE MUSICAL, a pivotal event in Philadelphia's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The show, featuring historical figures like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.
Jay Staten Joins COCA As New Artistic Director Of Dance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Jay Staten, with a diverse background in Broadway and dance education, has been named the new Artistic Director of Dance at COCA, bringing extensive experience to the role.
Makai Music Launches WIP²: A New Musical Theatre Writers Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Makai Music has announced the launch of WIP², a new development program for musical theatre writers in NYC and online, starting April 2026. Applications are now open until March 2, 2026.
Stage Fright Unveils February 2026 Guest Lineup At Red Eye NY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
Stage Fright at Red Eye NY will host Broadway stars including Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Donna McKechnie, Mike Schwitter, and Lilias White in February 2026.
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra To Present ENDLESS LOVE Concert In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will present Endless Love on February 12, 2026. The concert features guest vocalists Shayna Steele and Chester Gregory performing classic love songs with the orchestra in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and award-winning West End actor Matt Cardle will play Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola, in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.
Illinois Conservatory For The Arts To Host A NIGHT OF BROADWAY Benefit Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts will present its annual A Night of Broadway benefit gala on February 21, 2026, in Naperville. The concert will feature performances by Eden Espinosa, Joaquina Kalukango, Kecia Lewis, Michael Longoria, Samantha Pauly, and Christine Sherrill.
Full Cast Set For MTFESTUK 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The six original musicals announced as part of MTFestUK 2026 are now complete with a dazzling cast of musical theatre powerhouses. Learn more about the event here!
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