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Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomed more than 600 students, educators, and young people from across the Chicago area on January 29 for a free student performance of One Knight Only! Sir Ian McKellen Onstage with Gandalf, Shakespeare, and YOU! Check out photos of his visit.

National Theatre of Scotland will tour a new production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie across Scotland in 2026. Directed by Vicky Featherstone, the adaptation by David Harrower stars Gayle Rankin in the title role.

The Watermill Theatre and Theatre by the Lake are presenting Lark Rise to Candleford, written by Tamsin Kennard and based on the book by Flora Thompson. See rehearsal photos!

Why see one play when you can see three? The Actors' Gang presents More Miracles, a trio of original one-act plays ranging from absurd comedy to heartfelt reflection, running through Feb. 21 in Culver City. BroadwayWorld talked with the writers to find out what audiences can expect.

The Gamm will present Henrik Iben's Ghosts in a new adaptation by Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella. The playwright's vivid and perhaps most controversial play explores the long-term consequences of keeping secrets and concealing painful truths

Discovering Broadway is launching of a new annual commissioning initiative.  In addition to its writers' retreats, concerts, and master class programs, the organization will now commission one new musical each year.

The Cumberland County Playhouse will present The Lion King, Jr, with music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John, with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Hans Zimmer; book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi.

The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards.  The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.

Producers ROYO and Curve are bringing a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL on tour! The UK & Ireland tour will be visiting Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar.

EVENING OUT, a new play by Karen Campion, will be featured at Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival, exploring themes of justice and choice through the stories of three women confronting their abusers.

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

Maybe You Like It will bring critically acclaimed thriller Down to Chance and queer farce Sorry (I Broke Your Arms and Legs) to London. Wednesday 22nd April – Saturday 9th May 2026.

BAM announced two additional programs for its Winter/Spring 2026 season, as well as programming details for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DanceAfrica, and BAM's Fisher Takeovers.

Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works.

Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.

The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The almost bare bones solo turn – at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre for a quickie six-performance run - is Izzard’s homage to the original performance practices of William Shakespeare, and also to her early years as a street performer.

This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.

This week, Sock ‘n’ Buskin presented a limited engagement of Tom Stoppard's comedy-meets-existential-crisis, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,

Revelry Theatre Group will present three limited-engagement productions at MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. in Van Nuys, featuring JULIUS CAESAR, TWELFTH NIGHT, and THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW.

Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M. Kilgore as “Mary Sunshine” along with new ensemble members Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley and Jeff Sullivan.

Following runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Cape Town, satirical one-woman show Spin Cycles is picking up the pace for their run at Camden People’s Theatre in February. Learn more here!

Headlong has announced details for their 2026 season including a brand-new production of August Wilson's Fences directed by Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch) in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and HOME Manchester.

Placer Repertory Theater creates a unique vision that amplifies the powerful relationships, themes and socio-political climate that drive Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Hamlet. Learn more here!

Prime Video has released first-look images and a special preview clip for the forthcoming comedy series Bait, starring Riz Ahmed. All six-episodes will be available on March 25, 2026. Check out the first look now.