CUL-DE-SAC and HOUSE GYALZ to Receive Staged Readings at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
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.
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026 to Run in Repertory at Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company's Second Stage Series will present three works by emerging artists — SHADOWS IN RED LIGHT, DANGER!, and DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE — in repertory in Raleigh, NC.
Second Stage Series Will Come to Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.
THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, CROW'S THEATRE Win Big at Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Will Bring THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon will bring THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to New York City Center for the first time, marking the production's 9th year with an all-new iteration of the acclaimed holiday show.
Full Cast Set For CLEANSED at the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Almeida Theatre announced the full cast for CLEANSED, Sarah Kane's play directed by Olivier Award-winner Rebecca Frecknall, featuring Leo Bill, Pearl Chanda, and others. The production runs in London this summer.
A CHORUS LINE and More Set for Geva Theatre 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
Crow's Theatre Reveals 2026-27 Season - A FINE BALANCE, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Crow's Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season—the organization's 43rd season of programming—celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their permanent east-end home at Dundas and Carlaw.
Durango PlayFest 2026 to Feature New American Plays in June
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Durango PlayFest, set for June 23-28, 2026, will present its eighth season, showcasing new American plays through staged readings and audience-engaged discussions.
Next Act Theatre to Host U.S. Premiere of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS in Milwaukee
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
Next Act Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the U.S. premiere of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS, a drama by Nick Green, from April 22 to May 17, 2026, at their venue on 255 S. Water Street, Milwaukee. Directed by Samantha Martinson, the play features veteran actor Laura Gordon in a compelling role as Margaret, a violin virtuoso grappling with her legacy during her final interview. This marks the first U.S. staging of the play, following its initial production in Toronto by Here For Now Theat
The Dallas Opera Unveils Winners Of 2026 National Vocal Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
The Dallas Opera has announced the winners of the 2025–2026 Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition following the live finals held March 6 at the Winspear Opera House.
Ma-Yi Theater and The Public Theater Extend JESA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater have announced a one-week extension for the world premiere of JESA, written by Jeena Yi in her playwriting debut.
THE UNEXPECTED GUEST to Open at Theatre Forty in Beverly Hills
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
The Unexpected Guest, the classic mystery by Agatha Christie, will be directed by Warren Davis and produced by David Hunt Stafford for Theatre Forty. The production will be presented at Theatre Forty in the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre.
Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center Reveal 2026 Schwabacher Recital Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Now in its 42nd year, the Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center, will return this spring with a series of three recitals.
LIKE FLIES: A RAGE PLAY Comes to Portland Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
PORTLAND STAGE will present the world premiere of LIKE FLIES: A RAGE PLAY, opening on March 6, 2026, in Portland, Maine. Learn more about the production here!
Annwn Prize Exhibition to Showcase Immersive Storytelling at Wales Millennium Centre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Some of the world's most innovative and ambitious artworks will go on show at the Wales Millennium Centre as part of the first ever ANNWN Prize exhibition, running from 27 May – 26 June 2026.
Shevrado Oliver to Star as Jesus in THE ROPE AND THE CROSS at JPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Shevrado Oliver, born on Christmas Day, will portray Jesus in the one-night-only Easter production of THE ROPE AND THE CROSS at JPAC, featuring a cast of award-nominated actors.
Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
James Caan, Michael Rispoli, Raul Segarra, and Sarah Shapiro will star in the daylong theater reading festival TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS, showcasing continuous performances.
Sono Luminus To Release SEMMELWEIS, A New Song Cycle By Raymond J. Lustig
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Sono Luminus will release SEMMELWEIS, a new song cycle by Raymond J. Lustig with words by Matthew Doherty. Inspired by the life of physician Ignaz Semmelweis, the album features Charlotte Mundy and The Rhythm Method.
BLISS and More Set For Pleasance Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
Summer is nearly here, and Pleasance Theatre Trust will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following a record-breaking year of award wins. Learn more here!
Photos: SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA in Rehearsal at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Geffen Playhouse has released rehearsal photos from its world premiere production of SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA, written by Beth Hyland and directed by Tony Award-nominee Jo Bonney.
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