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Casting has been announced for a new international production of The Full Monty, which will play Japan this summer. Performances begin August 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall C, where the production will run through September 7.

The Dutch Treaters were watching with great interest what Food Author Corby Kummer and Vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli ordered for dinner. Read a review and see photos of the April 7 event.

Lex Lee and Nabi Brown will share the central role in THE LAST MAN, a cult Korean one-person rock musical making its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, running May 8 to June 13, 2026.

BALLET NIGHTS 011: CONVERGENCE will take place April 29th at Cadogan Hall in London, featuring Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's UK debut, Taiwan's B.Dance, and global ballet star Denys Cherevychko alongside live music from Quartet Concrète.

Coal Creek Theater of Louisville will present A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, Ken Ludwig's farce comedy at the Louisville Center for the Arts. Tickets range from $25-$28, with a pay-what-you-will option.

NYFA and NYC's Dept. of Cultural Affairs announced 129 recipients of the 2026 Queens Arts Fund, distributing $493,350 in grants to Queens-based artists, collectives, and small nonprofits across disciplines.

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert will be presented at Place des Arts. The FILMharmonique Orchestra will perform the score live. The cine-concert brings the film to life with a full orchestra.

Flashdance – The Musical arrives in São Paulo, bringing the iconic 1983 film to the stage, following Alex Owens, a young steelworker who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Starring Marisol Marcondes and Rhener Freitas, the production features a cast of 24 performers, live music, and high-energy choreography. Blending songs in English and Portuguese—including the Oscar-winning “Flashdance… What a Feeling”—the musical captures the spirit of a generation. Audiences can also expect the film’s legendary moments, including the unforgettable chair-and-water dance scene.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will play a San Francisco engagement at the Orpheum Theatre, beginning Thursday, May 28 and running through Sunday, June 21, 2026.

San Francisco Playhouse has released first look footage of FLEX, Candrice Jones' raw and electric drama now playing through May 2, 2026 at 450 Post Street in San Francisco's Union Square theatre district.

Zachary Noah Piser (KPOP, Dear Evan Hansen) and Hannah Kevitt (Maybe Happy Ending, Back to the Future) will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway respectively, beginning on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

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British Youth Music Theatre will present the world premiere of THE CLOCKMAKER'S CITY at Z-arts in Manchester, running July 31 to August 2, featuring 38 young performers in a new musical about productivity, community, and change.

Telón de Agave will present the New York premiere of CUANDO DOS PERSONAS SE INVENTAN in August 2026, featuring dual casts performing the Mexican play in both Spanish and English under separate directors.

Telón de Agave will present the New York premiere of Cuando Dos Personas Se Inventan in August 2026, featuring dual casts performing the Mexican play in both Spanish and English under two separate directors.

Hale Centre Theatre has released new video of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, now on stage through April 25, 2026. The production is set against the backdrop of Notre Dame Cathedral and follows Quasimodo, a man longing for connection in a world that fears him. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the musical explores themes of social exclusion and justice through its story and score.

In a dusty East Texas barn, five teenage girls are raising calves for auction — and wrestling with what it means to be good at school, at God, and at girlhood. That's the world of Calf Scramble, the fiercely original new play by Libby Carr now running at 59E59 Theaters through April 12, presented by Primary Stages in association with Jamie deRoy. Directed by Caitlin Sullivan, this darkly funny coming-of-age tale is soaked in sweat, scripture, and competition, where faith tangles with survival and tenderness bucks like a wild animal.

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, LACAE and FYC Independents are presenting a special charity screening of the 2012 documentary Casting By, followed by a talkback featuring several influential casting professionals. 

Irish Repertory Theatre will present a two-week extension for the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland, starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick. Previously set to close May 10, the show will now run through May 24, 2026.

London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.

A new production of Madama Butterfly will take the stage at the Grand Théâtre de Genève this spring. This new staging will run April 23 - May 3. Learn more here!

Marc Anthony has added new fall 2026 performance dates to his BleauLive Theater residency, “VEGAS… MY WAY!, returning to the stage this September. Tickets for the new dates go on sale on Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. PDT.

Soundstreams announced IN TERRA PAX, its final mainstage concert of 2026, on May 9 at Jane Mallett Theatre. Curated by Anna Pidgorna, the program features a world premiere and works reflecting on war and resilience.

Rock legend Billy Idol is set to return to the road this summer for the next leg of his world tour, It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! The run of arenas and amphitheatres kicks off at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA on August 7.

Due to overwhelming demand, six additional dates have been added to Celine Dion’s return to the stage in CELINE DION PARIS 2026, a five-week limited engagement at the renowned Paris La Défense Arena.