ON A SMALL STRIP OF LAND ON THE GREAT SOUTH BAY To Receive Reading At Hunter College
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Hunter College will present a reading of Kev Berry's ON A SMALL STRIP OF LAND ON THE GREAT SOUTH BAY, an experimental work exploring the Long Island Serial Killer case, directed by Mike Donahue at the Loewe Theater.
SORDID LIVES To Open At Riverfront Playhouse
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Riverfront Playhouse will present SORDID LIVES, the black comedy written by Del Shores and directed by Patrick Deering, featuring a cast led by 2025 Lou Award recipient Ann Keen.
Theatre Harrisburg To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With FOLLIES In Concert and Centennial Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Theatre Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra announced a centennial collaboration, marking a milestone for the Pennsylvania-based theater company.
Arts Bonita Presents Special First Look At Jodie Fox’s New Original Musical VELVET CURTAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Arts Bonita will present a concert-style preview of Velvet Curtain, an original musical by Florida-based playwright Jodie Fox, set in 1926 New York City and centered on one of the era's first female theatre directors.
Listen: Josh Groban Releases New Album 'CINEMATIC'
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Josh Groban released CINEMATIC, a 10-track album of classic film songs via Reprise Records. Learn more about how to stream or download the album, and listen to it here!
Photos: ALLEGRA in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter, will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal and tours the UK prior to the West End. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Counterminers' AS YET UNSCENE Writing Programme Returns With Funding
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Counterminers CIC and King's Head Theatre announced the return of AS YET UNSCENE, a writing programme now backed by Arts Council England funding, making workshops free and expanding to two showcases.
CONSTELLATIONS Will Come to Cork Midsummer Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Cork Arts Theatre, in association with Cork Midsummer Festival, will present CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne, directed by Al Dalton, starring Julie Maguire and Aidan Moriarty in an 80-minute drama about love and free will.
Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS To Have World Premiere At Venice's Palazzo Diedo
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Berggruen Arts & Culture and Gare St Lazare Ireland will present the world premiere of Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS at Palazzo Diedo, Venice, directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett with actors Stephen Dillane and Conor Lovett.
ALTERNATE VERSES Showcase Curated by Hackney Empire Young Producers Set for SXSW London 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Hackney Empire's Young Producers, aged 14–21, will co-curate ALTERNATE VERSES, an official SXSW London music showcase featuring artists including Alana Bubba, V.I.C, 00ab, and VNSA at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes.
PLAYING DEAD At Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Marks Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and Rhino Records will present SHAKEDOWN AT BOSTON MUSIC HALL, a Grateful Dead 50th anniversary celebration featuring tribute act PLAYING DEAD at the Boch Center Wang Theatre.
Scrum Theatre Will Host Summer Writing Workshop Programme at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Scrum Theatre announced a summer programme of writing workshops, masterclasses, and intensives at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, featuring sessions with David Hare, Philip Shelley, Josh Azouz, and other practitioners.
Matt Doyle, Jacob Dickey, and More Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Muny announced the lead cast for SOMETHING ROTTEN!, including Tony winner Matt Doyle and Bryonha Marie, as the musical comedy makes its Muny premiere to close Season 108 in Forest Park.
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE Adds New UK Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE has confirmed additional UK tour dates, expanding its run to include Aberdeen, Sheffield, Bristol, London, and Stockton, alongside previously announced cities.
Cast Set For ARTHUR at the Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Polka Theatre and The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath, announced casting for ARTHUR, a world premiere musical based on Arthurian legend, created by Bucket Club and directed by Nel Crouch, running on Polka's newly named YC Chan Theatre stage.
Comedy Duo Amy Nic & Lulu Simons Will Bring WORK IN PROGRESS (AND OTHER LIES) to Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
North west comics Amy Nic and Lulu Simons will present a double-bill stand-up show at Parr Hall in Warrington, blending caravan park tales and Spice Girls-inspired material as both performers test out new work.
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN Will Make Scottish Premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Scottish theatre artist Sharron Devine's one-on-one multi-sensory experience THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN will have its Scottish première at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Explorers Garden as part of Alan Cumming's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
Cast Set for LGBTQIA+ Musical MAY DAY at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Olivier Award nominee Jo Foster will lead the cast of MAY DAY, a new LGBTQIA+ musical at King's Head Theatre, joined by Tylan Grant, Gracie McGonigal, Joni Ayton-Kent, and Dillon Scott-Lewis.
Cast Set for NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Rose Shalloo will lead the cast of the Olivier Award-winning play NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, in a co-production from Storyhouse, Shakespeare North Playhouse, and Theatre by the Lake.
B48Y CRASH LANDS ON EARTH Brings Melbourne Fringe Clown Hit to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Lukas Meintjes brings B48Y CRASH LANDS ON EARTH to Edinburgh's Assembly George Square Studios following sell-out runs at Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe, where it was nominated for Best Comedy.
MORFLOW FEST is Coming to The BayCare Sound With Mersiv, Caspa and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
MorFlo Records and FlowStar will present Morflow Fest, a one-day music and flow arts festival at The BayCare Sound in Downtown Clearwater, headlined by Mersiv with Caspa, Wreckno x Super Future, and more.
54 SINGS THE SONGS THAT WENT WRONG With Noah Simau is Coming to 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
54 Below will present Noah Simau and an ensemble cast in 54 Sings The Songs That Went Wrong, a cabaret show where performers revisit past audition failures for a second chance at the material.
Photos: Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More in Rehearsals for ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are currently in rehearsals for Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology. See rehearsal photos!
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Awkward Prods announced a new solo show inspired by a real-life homophobic attack on performer Linus Karp in Soho. LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA will play Underbelly Bristo Square at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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