Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, John Cameron Mitchell and More Set for Penn Live Arts 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Penn Live Arts has announced its 2026–27 season, titled Belonging, featuring performances across dance, music, theatre, and family programming in Philadelphia. The season includes appearances by Tony-winners Audra McDonald and John Cameron Mitchell.
FUN HOME Regional Premiere Finds Full Cast at Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Jodie McNee and Olivier Award-winning Nigel Harman lead the cast of FUN HOME, the Tony Award-winning musical, in its Northern premiere at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre, directed by Sarah Frankcom.
THE GREAT PRIVATION Closes Theatre Exile Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Theatre Exile will stage the Philadelphia premiere of THE GREAT PRIVATION, a dark comedy by Nia Akilah Robinson set in 1832 and the present day, examining grave robbing's impact on poor and Black communities.
André De Shields To Return For Season 7 Of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Tony winner André De Shields returns as Hermes in the seventh and final season of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS, the Onassis Foundation's Greek mythology podcast for kids, now featuring original songs in every episode.
First Quarto HAMLET Will Be Performed by Ensemble '84 in County Durham
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
County Durham's Ensemble '84 will stage Shakespeare's First Quarto text of Hamlet in Horden, offering a shorter, faster-paced version of the tragedy with differences in structure, dialogue, and character names.
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson Will Lead THE LIVES OF OTHERS Stage Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Sonia Friedman Productions announced the world premiere stage adaptation of THE LIVES OF OTHERS, starring Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, and Luke Thompson, adapted and directed by Robert Icke, at London's Adelphi Theatre.
The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.
Photos: Elizabeth A. Davis, Lucas Dixon and More in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
xYou can now get a first look at photos of Bucks County Playhouse's production of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic, which runs at the iconic New Hope venue. See photos here!
Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Pippa Nixon and Ken Nwosu will lead Shakespeare's Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING as Beatrice and Benedick, directed by Chelsea Walker. Learn more here!
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Will Come to the Gamm in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will close Season 41 with Tennessee Williams' CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, directed by Steve Kidd, featuring Nora Eschenheimer, Michael Underhill, Joe Penczak, and Karen MacDonald.
REVIEW: Disney’s THE LION KING Returns To Sydney To Delight A New Generation With Julie Taymor’s Award Winning Production
by Jade Kops - Apr 25, 2026
Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage.
Sindhu Vee, George Fouracres & Marcus Brigstocke Join LEAGUE OF IMPROV at The Phoenix
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The League of Improv today has revealed a a Summer season of bright, sharp, and ridiculously funny comedy, with three shows, each featuring a high profile stand-up star as Special Guest.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Co-Production at GSC and Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Guildford Shakespeare Company and Orange Tree Theatre announced the cast for their co-production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Tom Littler, conceived as one continuous story set across two summers.
HAMLET in Modern Verse Translation to be Presented at Sheen Center and NYC Schools
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
The Acting Company will present Hamlet in a modern verse translation by Lisa Peterson, directed by Chika V. Ike, at Sheen Center's 80-seat black box space. The 75-minute production precedes a NYC school tour.
Carson Sloan Returns as Sherlock Holmes in Placer Rep's New Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Placer Repertory Theater will present SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE STRANGE CASE OF MISS FAULKNER, a new adaptation of a William Gillette and Conan Doyle play, with Carson Sloan in the title role and four actors portraying over 12 characters.
Sadler's Wells Will Host Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Sadler's Wells will present a packed season including the Breakin' Convention Festival, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Northern Ballet's GENTLEMAN JACK, and Dada Masilo's Hamlet across its London venues.
Bill Hanney Receives Elliot Norton Prize; Full Nominations Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.
UNORTHODOX New Musical By Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, And Joshua Harmon and More Set for The Huntington 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.
Danse Danse Will Perform HAMLET by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté in Montreal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Ex Machina and Côté Danse's Hamlet, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.
David Rothenberg Makes 54 Below Debut with NEVER TOO LATE in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome David Rothenberg on May 3 at 1pm. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome David Rothenberg on May 3 at 1pm.
Photos: World Premiere Of NAUGHTY BITS at Sgouros Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Playwright William Andrew Jones new comedic play Naughty Bits, a collection of ten provocative one-acts about sex, opened last week at the Sgouros Theatre (upstairs at The Players Theatre) in the West Village. See photos of the production.
Simon Russell Beale Will Return to the Barbican To Narrate Greg Doran’s VENUS & ADONIS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
Simon Russell Beale will return to the Barbican to narrate Greg Doran's production of Shakespeare's great poem Venus & Adonis, animated by a team of world-class puppeteers.
HEDDA GABLER Comes to the Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island will stage Henrik Ibsen's HEDDA GABLER at the BACCA Arts Center in Babylon, NY, running May 16 through May 31, 2026, with Elle Lucksted in the title role.
HEDDA GABLER to be Presented at Modern Classics Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island will present Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler at the BACCA Arts Center in Babylon, NY, with Elle Lucksted in the title role.
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