SNAZZY to Make New York Debut at LATEA Theater with RiffRaff NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
RiffRaff NYC will present SNAZZY, a new play by Joe Staton based on his mother's memoir about founding face-paint brand Snazaroo, at LATEA Theater in Manhattan as part of the New York Theatre Festival.
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.
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER to Make World Premiere at Fisher Center at Bard
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Courtney Bryan's first stage work, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, a new opera based on Tennessee Williams's play, will have its world premiere at the Fisher Center at Bard, directed by Tony-nominated Daniel Fish.
COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
Toronto Fringe Festival to Feature 123 Shows Across 27 Venues for 38th Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Toronto Fringe announced programming for its 38th annual festival, with 123 shows across 27 venues including musicals, clown, improv, puppetry, and six KidsFest productions spread throughout the city.
AS YOU LIKE IT to Open as Pride Production at Marin Shakespeare Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026
Marin Shakespeare Company will present As You Like It, adapted and directed by Evren Odcikin, at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. The production features guest artists Lisa Wolpe and Lady Zen in a gender-fluid reimagining of Shakespeare's comedy.
HAM by Hotter Project to Preview at Soho Theatre Before Edinburgh Fringe Run
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Speakerphone Productions and Soho Theatre will present HAM, a new work by Hotter Project that reimagines Shakespeare's Hamlet through a vegan lens, previewing at Soho Theatre before its run at Summerhall Arts during Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Broadway Producers to Deconstruct Tony Awards Campaign Strategy at NYC Panel
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Tony Award-winning producer Kenneth Willman and ATA Executive Director Jessica Jennings will lead an insider panel at The Penn Club of New York, examining Broadway capitalization, investment, and the anatomy of a Tony campaign.
Ancram Center for the Arts Opens New Annex in Restored 1780s Building
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Ancram Center for the Arts opened The Annex, a restored 1780s building in Ancram's Historic Hamlet District, adding artist housing, intern lodging, and community classroom space to its existing complex.
THE P WORD Post-Show Discussions and ALT B Events to Mark Refugee Week at Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Bush Theatre announced post-show discussions for THE P WORD featuring Shobna Gulati MBE, Zarah Sultana MP, Nikita Gill, and Dr Ranj Singh, alongside three ALT B events marking Refugee Week 2026.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
Netta Walker Named First Floor Theater's 2026 Blueprint Commission Recipient
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
First Floor Theater announced playwright and actor Netta Walker as its 2026 Blueprint Commission recipient. Her new play, NORDICA, inspired by a Harlem Renaissance novel, will undergo a multi-phase workshop process culminating in a staged reading.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Toby Jones & More to Join Barbican Talk for Compass Collective
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Benedict Cumberbatch, Indira Varma, Juliet Stevenson, David Harewood, and Toby Jones will gather at the Barbican's Cinema 1 for a one-night fundraiser benefiting Compass Collective, a charity supporting young refugees through the arts.
Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.
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.
HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions including Hamlet, A DOLL'S HOUSE, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and a world premiere, running throughout the year in Ashland, OR.
Tickets on Sale Now for the Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival is returning to New York City after nearly a decade away, taking over all theatres in the American Theatre of Actors complex for a multi-week season of new works.
Exclusive Photos: HAMLET Presented By The Acting Company at Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Acting Company will present Hamlet, in a modern verse translation by Lisa Peterson, directed by Chika V. Ike. Check out exclusive photos from the show here!
MOMENTS AFTER AIAS Will Be Presented by JACK With Three Brooklyn Theatre Companies
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Andrew Watkins' MOMENTS AFTER AIAS will be presented by JACK, co-produced by three Brooklyn-based theatre companies: Hamlet Isn't Dead, Sanguine Theatre Company, and What Will the Neighbors Say?
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.
Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast Unveiled at Leeds Grand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Opera North announced the cast for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, with Katie Bird as Maria and Edward Bennett as Captain von Trapp, backed by the 40-piece Orchestra of Opera North at Leeds Grand Theatre.
David Magidson to Present MOTHER BOSWICK at the Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Former Ringling Bros. clown David Magidson will perform Mother Boswick, a character-driven comedy about a 121-year-old widow, as a featured production at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
Full Cast Set for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.
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