Theatre Horizon Names Amina Robinson As New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Amina Robinson, a Philadelphia director and Temple University professor who made history as the first Black woman to win a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical, has been named Artistic Director of Theatre Horizon in Norristown, PA.
Bass Denis Sedov and Pianist Karina Pogosbekova to Perform at Manhattan Plaza
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Composers Concordance will present an evening of music for bass voice and piano featuring Denis Sedov and Karina Pogosbekova at the Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza, with works by Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride, and Shostakovich.
SCHOOL OF ROCK to Be Presented by EPIC Junior at A.R.T./New York Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
EPIC Players, New York's neuro-inclusive theater company, will present SCHOOL OF ROCK featuring performers ages 12–17 at A.R.T./New York Theatres. The production features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Olga Koch to Bring New Show FAT TOM CRUISE to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Comedian Olga Koch will perform her new show Fat Tom Cruise at Edinburgh Fringe's Pleasance Courtyard, followed by a UK and Ireland tour. The show explores masculinity, accountability, and storytelling.
Sonny Rollins Tribute Concert Series to Take Place at Smoke Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Smoke Jazz Club in upper Manhattan will host a five-night tribute series honoring Sonny Rollins, featuring the Eric Alexander Quintet with special guest trumpeter Nicholas Payton.
LIONS by Lightning Rod Special to Make International Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Lightning Rod Special, the Obie and Fringe First-winning Philadelphia company behind Underground Railroad Game, will bring LIONS to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its international premiere, a clown show about the deaths of the creators' fathers.
Pierre Novellie Will Bring OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME and DO THE ONE ABOUT... to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Pierre Novellie will perform two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: a brand new stand-up hour, OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME, and DO THE ONE ABOUT..., a limited-run collection of his most celebrated routines from over a decade of comedy.
Jo Foster, Gracie McGonigal, and More Join INTO THE WOODS West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
HOW IT IS by Samuel Beckett to Make World Premiere at Palazzo Diedo in Venice
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Gare St Lazare Ireland and Berggruen Arts and Culture will present the world premiere of HOW IT IS, Samuel Beckett's novel staged as a live art event at Venice's Palazzo Diedo, featuring Conor Lovett and Stephen Dillane.
THE BIG BAD MUSICAL Will Come to Roodepoort Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Roodepoort Theatre and Stageworx will present THE BIG BAD MUSICAL, a family courtroom comedy musical featuring a cast of 30 performers and original music, where audiences serve as jury to decide the Big Bad Wolf's fate.
Ventnor Fringe to Return to Isle of Wight With Over 130 Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Ventnor Fringe will return to the Isle of Wight's south coast with over 130 performances spanning comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, music and family entertainment, including Edinburgh Fringe previews and live podcast recordings.
THE WOODCUTTER to Play Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Actor John Anthony Gorman brings THE WOODCUTTER to Edinburgh Fringe, a one-man show drawn from his real life, recounting memories of his parents and their Glasgow pub, The Woodcutter, which they ran for half a century.
THE OFFICIAL PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE Marks Second Anniversary at London's County Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
The Official Paddington Bear Experience marked two years at London's County Hall with an orange carpet event attended by Katherine Parkinson, Sarah Niles, and others. The interactive attraction has welcomed over 500,000 visitors since opening.
REVIEW: Brilliantly Insane, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Is A Clever Classic Comedy Musical
by Jade Kops - Jun 8, 2026
Rebecca McNamee (Director) delivers a fabulous new production of David Yazbek (Music and Lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane’s (Book) musical adaptation of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS.
BBC Radio 2's Richie Anderson Will Lead JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
BBC Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson and Britain's Got Talent finalist Jamie Leahey will headline JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre, joining panto dame David Ashley.
Photos: State Ballet of Georgia Performs SWAN LAKE Ahead of London Coliseum Return
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
State Ballet of Georgia will return to the London Coliseum with a brand new production of Swan Lake. Check out all new photos, taken at performances in the company’s home Opera and Ballet State Theatre in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi!
Full Cast Set For HERE COMES J EDGAR! at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Marc Elliott of EastEnders joins Mad Men's Bryan Batt in the world premiere of HERE COMES J EDGAR!, a comedy musical by Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold, at King's Head Theatre in London.
Quota Foundation Of Genesee County Awards $5,000 Grant To FIM Flint School Of Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
The Quota Foundation of Genesee County awarded a $5,000 grant to FIM Flint School of Performing Arts to support its Seeing Stars Tuition Assistance program, helping remove financial barriers to arts education for students in need.
THE LION KING JR. Will Come to the WYO Performing Arts & Education Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
WYO PLAY and Tandem Productions announced plans to stage THE LION KING JR. at the WYO Theater in Sheridan, Wyoming, bringing the stage adaptation of the classic story to local audiences.
Connecticut Theatre Exchange to Launch New Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Connecticut Theatre Exchange announced a New Play Festival featuring works by playwrights Stephen Kaplan and Kareem Fahmy, including new plays 'Let There Be' and 'Pareidolia.'
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform Solo Concert at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. will perform live in concert at the London Palladium, presented by producers Darren Bell and Cuffe & Taylor. The evening will feature selections from the American Songbook, pop favourites, and songs from HAMILTON.
THIRD SPACES to Play Theaterlab in New York This June
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
THIRD SPACES, a new play by Dylan Sherman directed by Louise Colin, will run at Theaterlab in New York, exploring the importance of extracurricular safe havens for youth amid NEA and DOE funding cuts.
Orlando Gay Chorus Will Host Florida LGBTQ+ Choruses For RAINBOW CONNECTION Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
The Orlando Gay Chorus will host singers from Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, Gay Men's Chorus of Tampa Bay, and Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota for a free collaborative concert at First United Methodist Church of Orlando.
COFFEE MIXED WITH CREAM to Open at Fountain Hills Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Fountain Hills Theater will present Coffee Mixed with Cream, an original drama written by playwright Elias Matthews. The production marks a new work for the Arizona theater company.
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Reveals Three Actors to Star as Ali Rose
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Natalia Jacques, Gracie O'Brien, and Cecilia Petrush will share the role of Ali Rose in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL, with Jacques leading the West End run, O'Brien heading the UK tour, and Petrush serving as alternate.
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