ZÉMIRE ET AZOR to Open Berkshire Opera Festival's Inaugural Resident Artist Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Berkshire Opera Festival will present Grétry's rarely staged ZÉMIRE ET AZOR at PS21 in Chatham, NY, marking the launch of the company's new eight-week paid Resident Artist Program for emerging opera singers.
Voices of Ascension to Launch 2026-2027 Season 'The Radiant Depths'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Voices of Ascension announced its 37th season, The Radiant Depths, featuring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks to newly commissioned works, including a Nico Muhly commission written for organist James McVinnie.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Stage Partners to Launch New Play Commissions with EdTA and California Thespians
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Stage Partners announced two new play commissions pairing playwrights Mandy Conner and Ian McWethy with the Educational Theatre Association and California Thespians to develop original one-act plays for school theatre programs.
THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD to Make Bay Area Premiere at Orinda Starlight Village Players
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Orinda Starlight Village Players will present the Bay Area premiere of Mark Shanahan's adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD, marking the novel's 100th anniversary, at the Orinda Community Center Park Amphitheatre.
Photos: In Rehearsals for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Check out new rehearsal photos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a soaring contemporary score and an immersive blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.
Collaboraction Theatre to Launch YOU BELONG HERE Series at New Humboldt Park Home
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Collaboraction Theatre Company announced upcoming shows and events at its new House of Belonging in Chicago's Humboldt Park, including the YOU BELONG HERE series supporting independent local artists.
ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND to Return to Jacksons Lane With Revised Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
LegalAliens Theatre's ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND, performed by 16 refugees and migrants, returns to Jacksons Lane with a revised version reflecting new participants and a changed British society.
Blau House Added to Connecticut State Register of Historic Places
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Blau House & Gardens has announced that the Blau House has been added to the Connecticut State Register of Historic Places. Designed by stage and theater designer Ralph Alswang, the residence is recognized for its architecture and its connection to Westport's creative community.
Ana Villafañe to Perform Unplugged in London Amid SINATRA: THE MUSICAL West End Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Ana Villafañe, known for originating the role of Gloria Estefan in ON YOUR FEET! on Broadway, will perform an intimate acoustic set at PizzaExpress Live in London while starring as Ava Gardner in her West End debut.
MARY JANE THE MUSICAL 2: THE GRANDSON to Premiere At Dell’Arte International in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Dell'Arte International and Longshadr Productions will present the world premiere of Mary Jane The Musical 2: The Grandson. The sequel featuring 12 original songs exploring Humboldt County's cannabis culture at the outdoor Rooney Amphitheatre in Blue Lake, CA.
AMERICAN STREET FOOD STORIES to Come to Chelsea Music Festival with Chef Hinnerk von Bargen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival will present an evening of global street food stalls led by Culinary Institute of America professor and Street Foods author Chef Hinnerk von Bargen at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.
BLAST FEST Will Come to The Dukes Lancaster
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Dukes in Lancaster announced BLAST FEST, an upcoming festival featuring a lineup of performances and events at the venue. Learn more about the event here!
Cast Set For Great Lakes Operetta's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Great Lakes Operetta announced the cast and creative team for its first fully staged production, ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD, to be performed at the Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago with two alternating casts.
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 2, 2026
Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
WE ARE ALL BURNING To Play Hollywood Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026
WE ARE ALL BURNING, a new play by Travers Tobis, comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival drawing parallels between the 1812 Luddite uprising and today's debates over AI and economic displacement.
Photos: LaChanze, Francis Jue and More Free Shakespeare in the Park's ROMEO & JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
You can now get a first look at The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET, directed by Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.
Photos: Tyce Green and More in Character for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in Houston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Houston Broadway Theatre has revealed the cast, and is giving an inside look for Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Wortham Center. See
Listen: SNOW WHITE & ME: A NEW MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Joy Machine Records released the original cast recording of SNOW WHITE & ME: A NEW MUSICAL, featuring Rob Madge and director Lisa Brescia, with music by West End composer Pippa Cleary and book by Philip LaZebnik and Ronald Kruschak.
Screenwriting and Playwriting Retreat to Return to English Estate for Second Annual Session
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Ignite the Spark Retreats announced its second annual retreat for screenwriters and playwrights at Weston Park, a thousand-acre private estate in England, with 50% of last year's participants already re-enrolled.
42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Sharon Playhouse's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama to Launch 52 Summer Schools Courses for 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Guildhall School of Music & Drama announced 52 Summer Schools courses, including 11 brand-new offerings for participants aged 8 and above, covering drama, writing, music, and production arts.
PORTOLA MUSIC FESTIVAL to Return to San Francisco With Robyn, Swedish House Mafia
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Goldenvoice announced the 2026 PORTOLA MUSIC FESTIVAL lineup, headlined by Robyn, DOG BLOOD, and Swedish House Mafia at Pier 80 in San Francisco, with additional sets from Four Tet, Fatboy Slim, Tiësto, and more.
ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES to Host Film Screenings, Poetry Slam and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre will present a series of community events alongside their new musical Elephant Shoes, including a poetry slam, Juneteenth brunch, and Pride on the Plaza celebration in Red Bank, NJ.
The Royal Ballet's NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL to Return to the Linbury Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The Royal Ballet's NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL will bring together junior companies and dance schools from around the world, including the School of American Ballet and The Royal Ballet School, for performances at the Linbury Theatre.
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