THE HOBBIT Will Kick Off 2026 Season at Stratford Festival
The Stratford Festival opens its 2026 season with Kim Selody's stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT at the Avon Theatre, directed by Pablo Felices-Luna and starring Richard Lee as Bilbo Baggins.
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17th Annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards Reveals Nominees
The Orpheum Theatre Group announced nominees for the 17th annual ORPHEUM HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS, with students from 58 Mid-South schools across four states set to compete at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis.
Marisha Wallace Joins SOMETHING ROTTEN! UK Premiere
Olivier Award-nominated Marisha Wallace will star as Bea in the UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN!, joining Jason Manford and Richard Fleeshman at Manchester Opera House ahead of a West End run.
Rachel Bagshaw Joins UK Theatre Board As Unicorn Theatre Artistic Director
Rachel Bagshaw has joined the UK Theatre Board. The Unicorn Theatre Artistic Director brings experience in directing, engagement, and accessibility advocacy. The appointment highlights a continued focus on audience development and inclusion.
HARLEM9 Will Return for 15th Year, Honoring Woodie King Jr.
After a one-year hiatus, HARLEM9 will present 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, honoring the late Woodie King Jr. and New Federal Theatre, with six new 10-minute plays inspired by NFT's catalog.
FLEETWOOD MACBETH to be Presented at Flashback Theater in Downtown Somerset, KY
Flashback Theater Co will present Fleetwood Macbeth, a musical parody blending Shakespeare's Macbeth with Fleetwood Mac's 1970s rock hits, at The Virginia in Downtown Somerset, Kentucky.
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket to Launch Inaugural 1956 Residency With New Musical RED GIANT
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket launched the Theatre Nantucket 1956 Residency, a new initiative supporting original work, with its first project being Red Giant, an all-female actor-musician rock musical reimagining Roman gods.
Headfirst Acrobats Will Perform Two Shows at Brighton Fringe
Australian acrobatic company Headfirst Acrobats will present GODZ and ALL STAR CIRCUS at Brighton Fringe's Spiegelgardens, ahead of a return engagement at London's Sadler's Wells.
Park Theatre Will Host LORD OF THE RINGS Movie Marathon for 25th Anniversary
The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH, will present an encore screening of the LORD OF THE RINGS extended edition trilogy on its historic big screen, marking the series' 25th anniversary.
Pygmalion Productions to Present Puppet-Making Workshop for RING AROUND THE ROSE
Repertory Dance Theatre's 'Ring Around the Rose' will welcome Pygmalion Productions to the stage. This Utah theatre staple will present a fun puppet-making workshop with professional costume designer, Madison Howell Wilkins.
American Mural Project to Present Storytelling, Mother's Day & Air Force Events in May
American Mural Project in Winsted, CT revealed its May 2026 lineup, including a MOTH Grand Slam winner-hosted storytelling night, a Mother's Day family program, and Memorial Day Weekend events with decorated Air Force veteran Colonel Alton Whitley.
Kamasi Washington to Headline Santa Monica International Jazz Festival in May
The inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, running May 1-9, 2026, will feature Kamasi Washington, Stewart Copeland, and Stanley Clarke in a tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane's centennials.
Hoopla's 20th Anniversary Improv Festival Lineup Revealed
Hoopla's 20th Anniversary Improv Festival announced its full lineup, featuring Dylan Emery, Athena Kugblenu, Ruth Bratt, Lee Simpson, and Lauren Shearing, running through July 18, 2026 at The Miller in London Bridge.
Full Cast Set for World Premiere of Mischief's THESPIANS
The full cast has been announced for THESPIANS, Mischief's first musical comedy, written by Jonathan Sayer and Ed Zanders, set in 534 BC Greece. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Savannah Stage Company Will Present BLACKBIRD to Open 2026 Season in April
Savannah Stage Company will present BLACKBIRD, David Harrower's Olivier Award-winning drama about childhood sexual abuse, April 10-19 at The Sentient Bean, with only 50 seats per performance.
THE ANTI 'YOGI' Will Come to the Soho Theatre in May
Actor and yoga professor Mayuri Bhandari brings THE ANTI 'YOGI' to Soho Theatre from 6–16 May 2026, a multimedia solo show using dance, poetry, and live percussion to challenge the commercialization of Western yoga.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Will Come to Roy Thomson Hall
Roy Thomson Hall has announced that, due to overwhelming demand, a second performance of the special National Geographic Live presentation, Amazon: Andes to the Atlantic.
Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.
Holla Jazz Will Present World Premiere Tribute to John Coltrane's 100th Birthday
In celebration of 10 years, Holla Jazz, in partnership with DanceWorks and Toronto Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of The Room Upstairs, on stage at the Winchester Street Theatre, on April 29 to May 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. .
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NIER:ORCHESTRA CONCERT 12026 [ YoRHa ] Will Come to the Boch Center Wang Theatre
A brand new official symphonic concert tour will visit Boston's Boch Center Wang Theatre for one performance only on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00PM. Learn more here!
THEATRE444 Will Present Regional Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Farmington
THEATRE444 will present the regional premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN from April 2-12 at Cobblestone Arts Center in Farmington, featuring a cast from multiple cities and directed by Pam Rapoza.
Pacific Symphony Will Present SUMMERFEST 2026 with Five Concerts at Great Park Live in Irvine
Pacific Symphony has unveiled its SummerFest 2026 lineup, ushering in a third season of summer concerts performed by a full orchestra in the outdoor amphitheater at Great Park Live.
American Mural Project to Host Diverse April Events Including New Teen Art Club
American Mural Project, home to the world's largest indoor collaborative work of art, has revealed its lineup of April 2026 events including Vocal Fireworks concert of all-female collegiate a cappella groups, ad more.
Rachel Tucker, John Owen-Jones, & Melanie La Barrie Will Join INTO THE WOODS
London Theatre Company has announced new cast members joining the company of Into The Woods. Learn more about the show, how to get tickets, and the new cast members here!
THE ROOM UPSTAIRS World Premiere Set For Toronto Run Honoring John Coltrane
Holla Jazz will premiere The Room Upstairs in Toronto. The dance work honors John Coltrane and features live music and jazz dance. The production will run at Winchester Street Theatre.
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