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30–60 Minute Festival Opens Applications for Los Angeles Debut
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Combined Artform will present the inaugural 30–60 Minute Festival at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre in Los Angeles, welcoming short plays, solo performances, comedy and remounts. Applications are open for productions running 30 to 60 minutes.

DOUBT: A PARABLE to Open at Coal Creek Theater of Louisville
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Coal Creek Theater of Louisville will present John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama DOUBT: A PARABLE at the Louisville Center for the Arts. The production stars Robert Janacek and Jessica Shepherd.

Oracle Invests $10 Million to Sustain Nashville Symphony
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Oracle is investing $10 million in a strategic partnership with the Nashville Symphony, enabling the orchestra to reinstate its season and recall furloughed musicians and staff members.

EGGS to Make Sydney Debut at Old Fitz Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Kite Studios will present Florence Keith-Roach's EGGS at the Old Fitz Theatre in Sydney, with direction by Megan Sampson. Learn more about the production here.

SHOPLEFT to Open at POPArt Theatre in Johannesburg
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


SHOPLEFT chronicles efforts to revitalize a struggling shop while addressing broader community challenges. The production runs at POPArt Centre in Johannesburg.

DEAR SANTA to Open at Battersea Arts Centre for Young Families
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Battersea Arts Centre will present DEAR SANTA, a stage adaptation of Rod Campbell's children's book, alongside Santa's Grotto and Festive Soft Play programming for toddlers and preschoolers.

Sue Cleaver to Join Les Dennis in UK Tour of DINNERLADIES
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Sue Cleaver and Karen Henthorn join Les Dennis in a UK tour of Victoria Wood's DINNERLADIES, the British comedy series. Learn more about the production here.

Alfie Boe and Lea Salonga to Lead Spotlight South Africa Safari Experience
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


West End and Broadway stars Alfie Boe and Lea Salonga will headline Spotlight South Africa, a five-day destination experience combining luxury safari adventures with musical theatre performances in South Africa.

MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL to Open in Taipei
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


The four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open at Taipei Music Center for a limited season. The production has been seen by over 8 million people worldwide across Broadway, London's West End, and international tours.

Rowan Atkinson to Return to West End Stage With ROWAN LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Rowan Atkinson will bring his new theatre show ROWAN LIVE to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London for a strictly limited season of 30 performances, featuring his most famous comedy sketches and iconic characters.

Ignacio Lopez Will Kick Off UK Tour With NADA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Comedian Ignacio Lopez will tour the UK with NADA, a new comedy show created live each night from audience suggestions and crowd interaction. Tickets for dates from September through December 2026 are on sale now.

Ignacio Lopez Will Bring NADA Tour to Dublin
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Comedian Ignacio Lopez announced a 2026 tour for NADA, his new improvised stand-up show created differently each night. The tour includes a one-off performance at The Sugar Club in Dublin on October 28, 2026.

RON DROTOS AND FRIENDS Return to Pangea for Encore Jazz Performance
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Jazz pianist Ron Drotos reunites with vocalists Lina Koutrakos, Dorian Woodruff, and Juliet Ewing at Pangea for an encore performance featuring jazz, bossa, ballads, and blues.

DOLL DAY AFTERNOON Will Open at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


La MaMa will present the theatrical premiere of Liz Eden's memoir, a firsthand account of a trans woman's life in Stonewall-era New York City. The production, conceived and directed by Dmitri Barcomi, stars Daphne Kinard.

A STRAIGHT LINE IS JUST A CIRCLE THAT GAVE UP to Premiere at Spark Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Brian S. Brijbag's dark comedy about a grieving mother who places a cartoon frog on her son's gravestone will receive its world premiere at the 28th Street Theater as part of Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC.

THE CEILING to Establish New Union Agreement for Developmental Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Composer and performer Blake Allen worked with Actors' Equity Association to create a new contract framework for THE CEILING, a one-night developmental musical presentation, ensuring cast and stage managers receive union compensation and benefits.

OFF THE CLOCK: STARRING YOU & YOUR FAV COWORKERS to Play The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Madison Ablin Productions will present OFF THE CLOCK: STARRING YOU & YOUR FAV COWORKERS, featuring coworkers performing prepared duets, trios, and group numbers at The Green Room 42. Tickets start at $19 with no food or beverage minimum.

CLUE Will Open at St. Mary's Drama Guild This October
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


St. Mary's Drama Guild will present the murder mystery comedy CLUE, based on the Paramount Pictures film and Hasbro board game. The production runs with multiple performances and includes a special Halloween celebration.

DUAL DURANG to Kick Off OUT/PLAY Season 4
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


OUT/PLAY will present two comedies by Christopher Durang at The Chain Theatre in New York. The nonprofit theater group dedicated to LGBTQ+ theatrical works stages THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSE and SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU.

AyseDeniz Gokcin to Perform NY Premieres at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026


Pianist-composer AyseDeniz Gokcin will present an all-original program at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, featuring New York premieres from her albums Patterns, Frozen in Time, and Motus.

Review: DOJA CAT - TOUR MA VIE WORLD TOUR at Target Center
by Jared Fessler - Oct 5, 2026


The Minneapolis stop of her Tour Ma Vie World Tour brought a crowd that was there to dance, sing and see what Doja would come up with next. The show moved comfortably between pop, R&B, funk and hip-hop, with plenty of humor mixed into the performance.

Photos: THE HAIRY APE Opens at The Irish Repertory Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 5, 2026


Irish Repertory Theatre officially opened Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape. Directed by Ciarán O'Reilly, the production will continue through November. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at TPAC's Johnson Theatre
by Catherine Burford - Oct 5, 2026


Like many students, I had to read The Crucible in high school. I may not be the biggest fan of Arthur Miller’s classic work, but I’m open to discussion on it. When I first heard about Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor Is The Villain, I was curious to see where this title was going.

Interview: Rose Van Dyne of LABYRINTH IN CONCERT at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 4, 2026


Music director Rose Van Dyne talks LABYRINTH IN CONCERT, the live concert experience bringing David Bowie’s beloved songs—and Jim Henson’s fantastical world—to a new generation.

DUBLIN 2026: Interview: Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley On Bringing MYRA'S STORY Home
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Oct 4, 2026


Star Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley reflects on eight years of performing Brian Foster's acclaimed solo play, humanizing street life, and taking the stage at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre.

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