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Eddie Izzard to Perform Acclaimed Production of Shakespeare's HAMLET at the Sydney Opera House
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025


Eddie Izzard brings her acclaimed Hamlet performance to Sydney Opera House in June 2026, embodying all 23 characters in this intimate production.

Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Resident Ensemble Players
by Greer Firestone - Nov 8, 2025


There’s something deliciously unnerving about sitting in a theater knowing that no one on stage will make it out alive. Resident Ensemble Members production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None—the best-selling mystery novel of all time, is that rare, perfect storm of tight plotting, psychological suspense, and gallows humor.

Photos: Polka Theatre's THE FIREWORK-MAKER’S DAUGHTER In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025


New rehearsal photos have been released for Polka Theatre’s festive production of The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, adapted by Jude Christian and directed by Lee Lyford, based on the award-winning book by Philip Pullman.

Full Cast Set For The World Premiere Of HIGH NOON
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025


Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.

The Masque To Present New Fairytale Production THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025


The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg will celebrate the holiday season with a brand-new production of The Princess and the Pea, written and directed by Savannah Steyn with musical direction by Lara Basson.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis To Present EMMA In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Emma by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, running December 3–21, 2025, at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.

Review: STEVE HACKETT'S GENESIS GREATS, LAMB HIGHLIGHTS & SOLO WORKS TOUR at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Nov 5, 2025


Hackett didn’t fall below any standards; he set new ones. He delighted the crowd with electrifying solos and spread the spotlight around equally to the rest of the band.

Review: ARTAUD / VAN GOGH at The Simeio Theater
by Peter Danish - Nov 5, 2025


Recently, Broadway and Off-Broadway have seen a preponderance of one-man-shows; some wildy imaginative some not so much.  This critic has grown just a bit tired of the formant becuase far too frequently they come across as little more than vanity projects for an actor (often playing, with varying degrees of success, multiple characters. 

Review Roundup: WENDY & PETER PAN at Barbican Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025


Director Jonathan Munby's production of Wendy & Peter Pan is now playing at Barbican Theatre. This magical retelling of JM Barrie's beloved classic is adapted by Ella Hickson. See what the critics are saying.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Quintessence Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025


 On November 19, Quintessence Theatre will continue its 16th season with The Pirates of Penzance, the beloved comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Moorestown Theater Company
by Donna Marie Nowak - Nov 3, 2025


The award-winning Moorestown Theater Company celebrates its 9th “Second Stage” musical and 250th show with this sublime production of the uproarious musical comedy Something Rotten.

Review: HAMLET at Exodus Ensemble
by Zoe Burke - Nov 3, 2025


Never shying away from a challenge, the Exodus Ensemble’s latest offering tackles what is regularly considered to be one of the cornerstones of the western canon and of high school senior English classes alike: Hamlet.

Cast Set for City Lit's World Premiere Of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025


City Lit will celebrate the holidays with the world premiere production of John Weagly's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS, a mystery adapted from the short story “The Flying Stars” by G.K. Chesterton and the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

ELF, THE MUSICAL to Open at Cumberland County Playhouse in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025


Cumberland County Playhouse will present Elf, The Musical, with a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin.

ShakesBEER Pub Crawl to Return for the First Time Since 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025


New York Shakespeare Exchange's ShakesBEER, NYC's Original Shakespearean Pub Crawl, is poised to return for its first outing since 2019.

HERE IN AMERICA to Have US Premiere at Burning Coal Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025


Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Here in America (US Premiere), directed by Jerome Davis. Here in America follows four artists caught between political fear and personal conviction during two key moments in U.S. history.

Student Blog: Act One: Moving to University of Utah
by Student Blogger: Danny Post - Nov 25, 2025


It’s a pretty big ask for the world to expect an eighteen-year-old to know what he wants to do for the rest of his life. Thinking about the future used to frighten me, but moving to college and living on my own in a completely new state has shown me that change really isn’t all that scary.

Esther Fallick Will Return to Joe’s Pub With ESTHER UPDATES HER BOOK
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025


Following sold-out performances earlier this year, comedian and cabaret artist Esther Fallick Will Return to Joe’s Pub With ESTHER UPDATES HER BOOK for two performances only.

Shakespeare & Company to Present 37th Fall Festival Of Shakespeare
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025


The Fall Festival of Shakespeare includes nearly 500 students from 10 schools in Massachusetts and New York, supported by a cadre of 20 Shakespeare & Company directors, six costume designers, and five production designers. Learn more!

Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025


The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!

Mandy Patinkin, Itzhak Perlman and More Come to Staller Center For The Arts In Spring 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025


The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University has revealed its 2026 Spring Season, showcasing world-renowned artists across music, dance, theater, and comedy.

Previews: BROADWAY BOUND PRESENTS A FALL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS at Town Players Of New Canaan
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 27, 2025


There’s nothing more exciting for serious theater lovers than to see new original plays. After last summer’s successful Broadway Bound Summer Festival, the creative team of the Theatre Artists Workship will present the plays on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 and Sunday, November 2 at 2:00. Here are the new shows.

First Preview Performances of THE HAMLET PROJECT Will Launch New RADA Residencies Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025


RADA and Trish Wadley Productions have announced Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of The Hamlet Project will have a week of previews at RADA to pilot a new RADA Residencies programme.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and More Set for 2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025


Following another record-breaking inaugural season of performing two plays in repertory, Capital Classics Theatre Company has revealed the two titles that will comprise the 2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival.

Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025


Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,

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