Video: THE WIZARD OF OZ At Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis has released the first trailer for its upcoming production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, offering an early look at the classic story on stage.
Joseph Price Appointed Dean Of The Conservatory For Performing Arts At Stephens College
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Joseph Price, a veteran director, producer, and educator with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, has been appointed Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Columbia.
DARIO FO: THE LAST MISTERO BUFFO To Have US Premiere At Scena! Italian Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Kairos Italy Theater and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU will present the U.S. premiere of a documentary capturing Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo's final stage performance of MISTERO BUFFO in Rome.
Photos: Tim Minchin Stops By MATILDA THE MUSICAL At Mayflower Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Tim Minchin made a surprise appearance at MATILDA THE MUSICAL during its Southampton stop at Mayflower Theatre. Check out photos from Tim's visit with the company.
Two River Theater Raises $320K at 32nd Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Two River Theater held its 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft, raising $320,000 and featuring live performances from the cast of world premiere musical ELEPHANT SHOES, a co-production with Deaf West Theatre.
Harry Judd of McFly Joins HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL London Transfer
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
McFly drummer Harry Judd will play Coach Bolton in the London transfer of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, taking over the role from Jason Donovan following a Salford run.
The Music Center Appoints Julia Diamond To Lead Artistic And Programming Division TMC Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Music Center appointed Julia Diamond as senior vice president of TMC Arts, its programming division. Diamond, who has overseen a $14 million annual budget and a team of 30 full-time staff, previously served as interim head of the division.
Photos: THE FEAR OF 13's Adrien Brody Receives Sardi's Portrait
by Bruce Glikas - May 1, 2026
Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody received his portrait at Sardi’s to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13. Check out photos here!
League of American Orchestras Names Third Anne Parsons Leadership Program Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Six orchestra professionals have been selected for the third cohort of the League of American Orchestras' Anne Parsons Leadership Program, which aims to build gender diversity in executive leadership roles across the field.
JANE EYRE New Stage Adaptation Will Come to Storyhouse This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Storyhouse in Chester will stage a co-production of JANE EYRE, directed by 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Lily Dyble, in association with Mercury Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston, and Northern Stage.
EdTA Names 15 Schools as Premier Communities for Theatre Education Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Educational Theatre Association announced 15 schools as 2025-2028 Premier School distinction recipients, honoring programs that demonstrate exceptional commitment to theatre education and student success.
Hofesh Shechter Named Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Sadler's Wells announced choreographer Hofesh Shechter as the next Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company, with auditions underway across England ahead of a new production premiering next year.
John Partridge Will Star as Hannibal Lecter in World Premiere UK Tour of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
John Partridge, known for EastEnders and West End roles, will star as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the world stage premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, adapted by Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster.
New £10K Mainstage Prize Launches to Champion Large-Scale Playwriting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Mainstage Prize, a new £10,000 national playwriting award supported by Riverside Studios, launched with former RSC Head of New Work Pippa Hill chairing the judging panel. The inaugural theme is horror.
Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS Will Make UK Premiere at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS will make its UK premiere at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, featuring 60 final-year London Contemporary Dance School students performing as one unit.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Host MSO IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD in Narre Warren
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Music of This Place at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren, the first of four low-cost community concerts planned across Greater Melbourne in 2026.
Graham Clark's GRAHAM CLARK'S 24-HOURS OF STAND-UP Returns to Little Mountain Gallery
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
JUNO-nominated comedian Graham Clark will perform 24 consecutive hours of stand-up at Little Mountain Gallery in Vancouver for the fourth year, with partial proceeds benefiting the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Dramatists Guild of America Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
The Dramatists Guild of America celebrated its 2026 Awards on Monday, April 27, 2026, in New York City, honoring a remarkable group of playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theater artists, and advocates whose work continues to shape the American theatre. Check out photos here.
DOUBLE VISION: THE FOREIGNER EXPERIENCE Will Come to Centenary Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Centenary Stage Company will present DOUBLE VISION: THE FOREIGNER EXPERIENCE, a one-night tribute concert at the Sitnik Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ, with proceeds benefiting the Hackettstown Rotary Club's charitable initiatives.
The Old Vic Appoints Imogen Brodie and Emma Stenning as New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Old Vic announced two new Board of Trustees members: Imogen Brodie of Sonia Friedman Productions and Emma Stenning, CEO of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, as the theatre prepares for a leadership transition.
THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN To Play Limited Run At The Rat NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Moojestic Lion Productions will present THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN, a play by J.T. Atwood, at The Rat NYC in Brooklyn. The production follows a farmer's son drawn into a surreal circus world.
Resorts World Las Vegas Launches RESORTS WORLD LIVE CONCERT SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Resorts World Las Vegas announced RESORTS WORLD LIVE, a new concert series featuring rock, country, Latin, and alternative acts across indoor and outdoor venues, with performances scheduled nearly every night.
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: Princess Anne Visits National Theatre to Celebrate Apprenticeships Scheme
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the National Theatre to celebrate the organisation’s Apprenticeships Scheme following it receiving the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award alongside a special DEI Commendation. See photos!
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!
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