Guildhall School of Music & Drama to Launch 52 Summer Schools Courses for 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Guildhall School of Music & Drama announced 52 Summer Schools courses, including 11 brand-new offerings for participants aged 8 and above, covering drama, writing, music, and production arts.
THE WORM'S-EYE VIEW OF THE BIRD to Make SoCal Premiere at Dances With Films
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Karen Zipor's animated short THE WORM'S-EYE VIEW OF THE BIRD will screen at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood as part of the Dances With Films festival's Fusion Shorts Block.
ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES to Host Film Screenings, Poetry Slam and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre will present a series of community events alongside their new musical Elephant Shoes, including a poetry slam, Juneteenth brunch, and Pride on the Plaza celebration in Red Bank, NJ.
BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Method in Madness Co. will present the world premiere of BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS at Edinburgh Fringe, a musical comedy satirizing elite US drama school culture through original pop and country-tinged songs.
LADIES' DAY to Make Capital Region Premiere at Harbinger Theatre in Troy
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Harbinger Theatre will present LADIES' DAY by Amanda Whittington at James Meader Little Theatre in Troy, NY, marking the company's 20th Capital Region premiere and the directorial debut of Rachel Stewart.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE to Return to Tobin Center for New Season
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts announced the return of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE, featuring presentations on monarch butterflies, Mediterranean pirates, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.
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.
Andrew Doherty Will Bring REVIEWERS WELCOME… TO DIE! to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Andrew Doherty announced a new comedy horror show, REVIEWERS WELCOME… TO DIE!, for a full month-long run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following sold-out runs of his previous shows and a BBC Radio 4 debut.
CRANIUM OF CURIOSITIES: Ross Noble to Extend UK Tour With 37 New Dates
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Ross Noble announced a 37-date UK extension of his stand-up show CRANIUM OF CURIOSITIES, following a sold-out 59-date run. Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide and PBJ Management, the tour visits stages across the UK.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to Close Toronto City Opera's 80th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Toronto City Opera will present a fully staged production of Offenbach's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, marking the company's first production to feature a full orchestra, provided by the North York Concert Orchestra.
ROGUE THEATER FESTIVAL to Return for 8th Season at The Flea Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
The Rogue Theater Festival returns to The Flea Theater in Tribeca for its 8th season, presenting 37 original productions in partnership with Abingdon Theatre Company, including fully staged plays, staged readings, and digital streaming performances.
ROCK THE CRADLE to Return to Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
The Current's free annual family event, ROCK THE CRADLE, returns to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company, featuring live music from local artists, Kids' Disco, and activities for kids and their grownups.
CRIPS WITH CHIPS to Open at Mercury Theatre Colchester with Free Tickets
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Graeae and Mercury Theatre Colchester will present CRIPS WITH CHIPS, a scratch night of short plays by Disabled and neurodivergent writers, directed by Graeae Artistic Director Jenny Sealey. Tickets are free.
Stage One to Launch 2026/27 Producer Placement Scheme With Leading UK Theatre Companies
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Stage One announced partners for its 2026/27 Producer Placement Scheme, offering emerging producers paid year-long placements at London and regional theatres, including Sonia Friedman Productions and Sheffield Theatres.
NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL at Charter Arts to Showcase Student-Written Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present its annual New Plays Festival, featuring four original works written, directed, and performed by upperclassmen theatre students in Bethlehem, PA.
MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM to Return to Baker Falls on the Lower East Side
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
The Manhattan Monologue Slam will return to Baker Falls on the Lower East Side, pitting NYC actors against each other in rapid-fire 30-to-60-second monologues judged by industry agents and casting directors.
FOREIGNER to Make UK Premiere at Summerhall During Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Koan Brothers will present FOREIGNER, an anti-identity clown show by Iranian-American performer Sohrab Haghverdi, at Summerhall's Old Lab during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show explores immigration, identity, and deportation.
Singer Kai Fitzharris Wins Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Kai Fitzharris, an 18-year-old singer from Greenock, won the Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year title at Glasgow's Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, taking home £1,000 and the Maid of Morven Trophy.
Line-up Revealed For Aberdeen Magical Society’s Centenary Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
A Scottish magic society has announced the line-up for two performances to celebrate its centenary. Aberdeen Magical Society will celebrate '100 Years of Magic' with a two-night run at Aberdeen Arts Centre.
WHATEVER THE WEATHER to Open as Immersive Play Installation at London's Unicorn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
WHATEVER THE WEATHER, a sensory play installation designed for children aged 0-7, is set to open at London's Unicorn Theatre before transferring to Theatre Hullabaloo.
Cast Set For WEST SIDE STORY at Music Theater Works in Skokie
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Music Theater Works announced the cast and creative team for WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Sasha Gerritson with choreography by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. All performances include Spanish supertitles.
NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL to Return With Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes & More in NJ
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The North to Shore Festival will return to Newark, Asbury Park, and the Shore region with a lineup including Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss, Sublime, and local NJ performers across multiple venues.
Photos: Education Through Music Gala Raises Record Funds for NYC School Music Programs
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The energy inside the historic 583 Park Avenue was absolutely electric as Education Through Music (ETM) hosted its annual flagship event, the 2026 Education Through Music Gala: Making Minds Sing! Check out photos below.
THIS WAS A MAN to Make NYC Return for First Time Since 1926 with Project Shaw
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group will present Noël Coward's This Was a Man as part of its Project Shaw series, marking the play's first known New York presentation since its original premiere nearly 100 years ago.
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