FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Close The Encore Musical Theatre Company's Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Fiddler on the Roof at The Maas Theatre in Dexter, MI, as its closing show of the season. The production will be directed by Dan Cooney.
THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to Be Livestreamed to Children in UK Hospitals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Lowry, Tall Stories, and Read for Good have partnered to bring livestreamed performances of THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to thousands of children in hospitals across the UK, expanding a programme that has reached over 2,000 families since 2022.
NUWORKS 2026 to Open at Theatre Row with Experimental Works by Asian American Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will present NuWorks 2026 at Theatre Row, featuring self-created works by 11 artists spanning poetry, dance, music, and text.
SITTING (IN SILENCE) to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut After Brighton Fringe Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Kitty Falcon's dark comedy SITTING (IN SILENCE), a personal exploration of grief, mental health, and father-daughter estrangement set during a silent meditation retreat, heads to the Edinburgh Fringe after winning awards at Brighton Fringe.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Jay Pateakos - May 30, 2026
The Wilbury Theatre Group wrapped up it's 2025-2026 season with Conor McPherson's Tony-nominated stylistic musical 'Girl From The North Country'. Set in an a Depression-era Duluth, Minnesota boarding house in 1934, McPherson weaves a tale of multiple families and people's lives converging together at the house, many of those lives within hours of reaching a life-altering turning point that will change their course forever. In addition to wonderful prose that could very well be as pertinent today as then, McPherson intermingles reimagined Bob Dylan songs throughout the musical, not as a buffer between scenes but as a way to also tell the story through each character.
Two Iowa Students Named Triple Threats at IHSMTA Showcase
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Wrigley Mancha and Peyton Haacke earned Triple Threat Awards at the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, earning spots representing Iowa at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.
Huntington Theatre's 2026 Spotlight Gala Raises Record-Breaking $1.7M
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The Huntington's annual Spotlight Gala raised a record $1.7M at Boston's SoWa Power Station, honoring Karen Holmes Ward, playwright Mfoniso Udofia, and the Nancy and Edward Roberts Family for their contributions to the arts.
AND THEN THE RODEO BURNED DOWN Extends at Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Ars Nova has extended AND THEN THE RODEO BURNED DOWN, the Off-Broadway debut of Drama Desk Award-winning duo Xhloe and Natasha, due to overwhelming demand.
THE LAST AUDITION to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Paul Shearman's solo show THE LAST AUDITION, which blends Shakespeare with a personal exploration of dementia and memory loss, will make its UK premiere at theSpace on the Mile during Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
ANTíKONI to Close Bag&Baggage and NPAN's Season in Hillsboro
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Bag&Baggage Productions and Native Performing Arts Network will co-present ANTíKONI, a Nez Perce reimagining of Sophocles' Antigone by Beth Piatote, directed by Jeanette Harrison, at the Vault Theater in Hillsboro.
SCHOOL OF ROCK to Open at Raleigh Little Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Raleigh Little Theatre will present SCHOOL OF ROCK in the Sutton Theatre, following a fake substitute teacher who secretly turns prep school students into a rock band.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.
WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective to Present The 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present its 14th annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Broadway across multiple venues in North Lake Tahoe.
THE P WORD Post-Show Discussions and ALT B Events to Mark Refugee Week at Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Bush Theatre announced post-show discussions for THE P WORD featuring Shobna Gulati MBE, Zarah Sultana MP, Nikita Gill, and Dr Ranj Singh, alongside three ALT B events marking Refugee Week 2026.
A DOL HOUSE to Open at The Big House, Exposing UK Youth Care Crisis
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Written by BAFTA-winner David Watson and directed by Maggie Norris, A DOL HOUSE examines the rise of Deprivation of Liberty orders in the UK, drawn from real interviews with High Court judges and care-leavers.
Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The RSC announced full casting for Laura Wade's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Tamara Harvey. Alfred Enoch, Chumisa Dornford-May, Esther Smith, and Sophie Stone join Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman at the Swan Theatre.
Photos: CATS At Berkeley Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Berkeley Playhouse will conclude its 2025/26 MainStage Season with a new production of CATS beginning May 22 at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley. See photos of the production.
Apollo Theater to Relight Iconic Marquee, Honor Kiki Shepard With Walk of Fame Induction
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Apollo Theater announced a marquee relighting ceremony marking a milestone in its ongoing restoration, alongside a posthumous Walk of Fame induction honoring the late Kiki Shepard.
Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher to Tour New Immersive Program MAYRIG
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
Cellist and composer Karen Ouzounian and composer and pianist Lembit Beecher will bring their new program, Mayrig, to international audiences throughout 2026 and 2027.
Ripe, The Dip, Donna The Buffalo, Moontricks and More to Perform at GREAT BLUE HERON MUSIC FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The 33rd annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival will bring 48+ artists across four stages to the Heron Farm & Event Center in Sherman, New York, with a lineup spanning funk, groove, reggae, and old-time mountain music.
Pompano Beach Arts to Close 2025–2026 Artist in Residence Program With Grand Finale Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will present the Grand Finale Exhibition of its Artists in Residence program at the Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, coinciding with the season's final Old Town Untapped event.
MOANA JR. THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for Upper Darby Summer Stage 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
Upper Darby Summer Stage revealed its 51st season, moving to Haverford High School, with productions set to include The Wizard of Oz, Moana Jr. and many more.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Make Canadian Premiere at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Mirvish Productions announced tickets for the Canadian premiere of Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL, set to begin performances at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Palm Beach Symphony Names Three Educators Winners of 2026 Randolph A. Frank Prize
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Palm Beach Symphony announced three recipients of the Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts, honoring educators Mickey Smith Jr., Heather Lescaille, and Roberto J. Vidal for their contributions to Palm Beach County's cultural life.
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