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BRICK HOUSE: A BODY ABUNDANT QUEER BURLESQUE SHOW to Play Under St. Marks for Pride

by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2026

Haus of Muse will present BRICK HOUSE, a body-positive queer burlesque show, at Under St. Marks Theater during Pride season, featuring performers Lillian Bustle, Abby Fantastic, Temple Grande, and Noctua.

Riverside Studios Reveals Full Programme For Bitesize Festival VII

by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

Riverside Studios announced the full programme for Bitesize Festival VII, featuring over 50 performances across theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, and live music as the venue marks its 50th anniversary.

BIGFOOT RIPPED MY DOG IN HALF I SAW IT to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Triple Fringe First Award winners Xhloe and Natasha will premiere their new absurdist two-hander at Summerhall Arts as part of Soho Theatre's Edinburgh Fringe season, featuring a nine-foot puppet and a story set in a flood-ravaged 1990s Appalachian town.

Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.

Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director

by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.

Photos: EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL to Activate Lower East Side Gardens This Spring

by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026

Activating Lower East Side community gardens on weekends this May, see first look photos  of Remote Theater Project's free interactive community play EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL, an original work by Obie Award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera.

YANDHA DJANBAY (GO SLOWLY) to Return to Merrigong Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Gunai artist Kirli Saunders' one-woman show YANDHA DJANBAY (GO SLOWLY) returns to Merrigong Theatre Company, exploring love, grief, and responses to the 2024 referendum after standing ovations at its 2025 debut.

Ian Frank Named Shattered Globe Theatre’s New Producing Artistic Director

by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre named Ian Frank as its new Producing Artistic Director following a national search. Frank previously served as Executive Director of Mudlark Theater in Evanston.

Anne Hegerty and Josiah Eloi Will Lead JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Fareham Live

by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

THE CHASE star Anne Hegerty and panto dame Josiah Eloi are set to appear in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Fareham Live, produced by Imagine Theatre. Learn more here!

J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.

Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees

by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!

New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER

by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.

Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and More Set for The Soraya 2026–2027 Season

by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

The Soraya announced its 2026-27 season featuring 45 performances, eight major debuts including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Audra McDonald, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, plus the introduction of incoming Executive & Artistic Director Chad Hilligus.

Highmark Mann Center Will Present 50th Anniversary Season With 50+ Performances

by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Philadelphia's Highmark Mann Center announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring more than 50 performances, world premieres, and a $70 million campus transformation coinciding with America250 celebrations.

Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, and More Will Lead AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Muny

by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Muny announced the cast for its premiere production of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, starring James T. Lane, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, and Daniel Yearwood.

IAMA Theatre Company Will Present Workshop of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND to Close 18th Season

by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

IAMA Theatre Company will close its 18th season with a workshop production of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND, written by JuCoby Johnson and directed by H. Adam Harris, at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

André De Shields To Return For Season 7 Of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS Podcast

by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

Tony winner André De Shields returns as Hermes in the seventh and final season of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS, the Onassis Foundation's Greek mythology podcast for kids, now featuring original songs in every episode.

92NY to Present Isidore String Quartet Featuring Billy Childs NY Premiere

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

The 92nd Street Y will present the Isidore String Quartet at Buttenwieser Hall, featuring the New York premiere of Billy Childs' String Quartet No. 4, alongside works by Haydn and Brahms.

Cast Set For SCENES FROM A FRIENDSHIP at Nottingham Playhouse

by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jane Upton's Scenes from a Friendship, which due to popular demand, has already been extended by one week.

Trinity St Kilda Will Undergo $2 Million Makeover

by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Trinity St Kilda announced a $2 million renovation that will introduce all-season weatherproofing, late-night music, and capacity for 450 guests, marking a full takeover of the former church site.

STEVE TREVIÑO: FAMILY MAN TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Stand-up comedian Steve Treviño, known for Netflix and Showtime specials, will perform at Patchogue Theatre on October 17 as part of his Family Man Tour.

BIGFOOT RIPPED MY DOG IN HALF I SAW IT Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Dissecting how local paranoia is manufactured and the intoxicating pull of conspiracy culture, triple Fringe First Award winners Xhloe and Natasha's new show delves into the dark side of American mythos and the theatre of mass distraction.

AIDA, THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS, And HAMLET To Lead Finnish National Opera And Ballet 2026–2027 Season

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of new productions and returning repertoire across opera and ballet.

Pioneer Winter Collective Unveils 2026 Creative Connections Artists

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026

Pioneer Winter Collective has announced the eight artists selected for its 2026 Creative Connections artist accelerator program, aimed at supporting Miami-area creatives across various disciplines.

REVIEW: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour With A Revival Of Simon Phillips’ 2022 Production.

by Jade Kops - Mar 29, 2026

As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music and Book)), Charles Hart (Lyrics) and Richard Stilgoe’s (Lyrics and Book) famous musical, Opera Australia has revived its production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for the 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour season.

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