Second Stage Theatre Charity Launches Bay Arts Academy and Raises £30k
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Second Stage Theatre charity launched the Bay Arts Academy at HMP Hollesley in partnership with Regeneration Theatre, then raised nearly £30k at its Mad About Shakespeare fundraising weekend in Aldeburgh.
0800 CUPID to Play The Everyman as Part of Cork Midsummer Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
THISISPOPBABY's five-star queer cabaret musical 0800 CUPID, written and performed by Cork-born Emer Dineen, will play The Everyman in Cork as part of Cork Midsummer Festival.
BLUE MAN GROUP to Return to London Palladium as Part of World Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Blue Man Group announced it will return to the London Palladium for eight shows across six dates as part of its world tour, featuring new content alongside classic favorites and the return of The Rockstar.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival Opens; Ursula Yovich Named 2026 Icon Award Winner
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Ursula Yovich received the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival Icon Award at a sold-out Variety Gala, ahead of her solo performance honoring Nina Simone. The festival continues at Adelaide Festival Centre with performances by Alfie Boe, Em Rusciano, and more.
ANNIE to Open TheaterWorks' 2026-2027 MainStage Season in Peoria
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
TheaterWorks will present the Broadway musical ANNIE to open its new MainStage season at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, featuring a 44-actor cast, local young talent, and a therapy dog named Bailey in the role of Sandy.
The Pasadena Chorale Will Celebrate 10th Annual Listening to the Future Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
The Pasadena Chorale will present its 10th annual LISTENING TO THE FUTURE concert at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, featuring world premieres by high school and collegiate composers. The free performance marks a decade of the young composers program.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal June 2026 Prompt For Go Try PlayWrite
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press announced the latest prompt for GO TRY PLAYWRITE, a free monthly playwriting contest offering winners a $100 prize and a Bamboo Ridge Press subscription.
LUCHADORA! to Open at PCPA's Marian Theatre in Santa Maria
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
PCPA will present LUCHADORA! by Alvaro Saar Rios at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, CA. The family-friendly production reimagines the legend of Mulan through the world of Mexican wrestling, directed by Marilet Martinez.
BRIAR PATCH to Make Mainstage Debut at Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
William Carter's drama BRIAR PATCH, which explores race, legacy, and cancel culture, will transition from a developmental reading to a full mainstage production at the returning Midtown International Theatre Festival at American Theatre of Actors.
REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH INTERNATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL to Return for 10th Edition
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
The Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel's legacy, will present its 10th edition at Bohemian National Hall in Manhattan, featuring free performances from nine Central and Eastern European countries.
Ethan Mathias Will Bring New Cabaret Show to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
MAC Award-winning baritone Ethan Mathias, 17, will perform his second cabaret evening, 'Wait 'Til You See What's Next,' at The Green Room 42 in NYC, directed by Eric Michael Gillett with musical direction by Michael Lavine.
IN DEVELOPMENT to Make Hollywood Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Actor and writer Johnny Cannizzaro brings IN DEVELOPMENT to the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Woman's Club of Hollywood, blending original characters, comedy, and storytelling into a personal exploration of identity and self-discovery.
Miolina to Perform SOUNDS OF PARK AVENUE at The Skyscraper Museum
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Violin duo Miolina will perform Sounds of Park Avenue at The Skyscraper Museum in NYC, pairing classical and contemporary works with the museum's current exhibition, The Invention of Park Avenue. A Kids' Edition is also scheduled.
Violinist Koshiro Takeuchi Wins First Prize at 2026 Montreal International Music Competition
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Koshiro Takeuchi, a 20-year-old Japanese violinist signed to Skillman Records, won First Prize and Baroque Prize at the Montreal International Music Competition, performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal.
MIDSUMMER! by Tony Winner Jeff Whitty to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Jeff Whitty's MIDSUMMER!, a modern verse adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performed by Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama artists before an international run.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT to Highlight University of Arizona TFTV Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television announced its 2026/27 season, featuring THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, STOP KISS, and the student-created New Directions Festival.
LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, Hershey Felder to Headline South Coast Repertory's SCR Presents Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
South Coast Repertory announced Laura Benanti will perform her one-woman comedy show and Hershey Felder will hold a month-long residency with three productions as part of the theater's 2026-27 SCR Presents Series in Costa Mesa.
LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL to Feature Global Performers at 39th Annual Free Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced additional performers for its 39th edition, including Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash, bluegrass group Authentic Unlimited, and jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, all performing free in downtown Lowell.
GOOD VIBRATIONS: A Celebration of the Beach Boys to Play The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Public Theatre in Lewiston will present Good Vibrations: A Celebration of The Beach Boys for three performances only, featuring Jared Mancuso and Nick Gallardo alongside three musicians performing classic Beach Boys hits.
GET HAPPY! Judy Garland Celebration to Come to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present GET HAPPY!, a concert celebrating Judy Garland, featuring performer Jenna Pastuszek singing music from The Wizard of Oz, Carnegie Hall, and more, with musical supervision by Broadway veteran Joshua Zecher-Ross.
Henderson Behavioral Health to Launch Poppy Project Art Installation to Honor Veterans
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Henderson Behavioral Health launched The Poppy Project, a public art initiative featuring large fiberglass poppy flowers across Fort Lauderdale to honor veterans and raise funds for free mental health services through its VICTORY Program.
MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION to Make World Premiere at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Romanian director Carmen Lidia Vidu's documentary theater work MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION will have its world premiere at La MaMa, presented in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute and the National Theatre of Bucharest.
Laguna Art Museum Names Rick Baker as New Director of Development
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Laguna Art Museum announced the appointment of Rick Baker as Director of Development. Baker brings over a decade of fundraising experience from organizations including the San Diego Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and Seattle International Film Festival.
Bob Dylan Live at Starlight to Feature Post-Show Fireworks Display
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Starlight Theater in Kansas City announced a complimentary fireworks show following its July 4 Bob Dylan concert, inviting attendees to stay after the performance to mark the holiday.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of GIRL, INTERRUPTED
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 5, 2026
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen, has officially opened at The Public Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
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