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The Old Globe announced the full cast for the world premiere of the fully-staged Spanish-language production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, directed by James Vásquez and starring Martín Solá as El Grinch.

A Public Fit Theatre Company will present the North American premiere of Alistair McDowall's darkly comic family drama about three generations of lonely men struggling to communicate and find connection.

The Old Globe announced the full cast and creative team for its 29th annual production of DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, with Andrew Polec returning as The Grinch for a sixth consecutive year.

Luis Alfaro's world premiere SPEAKING IN TONGUES opens at Latino Theater Company in a production directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela, exploring life in California's San Joaquin Valley agricultural communities. Check out photos of the production.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of the classic novel, directed by Daniel Millhouse, featuring the March sisters navigating life during the Civil War.

UW Drama will present Jean Racine's PHEDRE, translated by Ted Hughes and directed by MFA student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro, at the Meany Studio Theatre.

See first look photos of Rorschach, the world premiere play by Kelly Younger at Skylight Theatre. Directed by Artistic Director Cameron Watson, the production explores love, perception and the desire to be understood.

Fire Ensemble revealed the full cast for Troy Anthony's one-night-only gospel concert adaptation of Shakespeare's play, led by Tony nominee Crystal Lucas-Perry.

The inaugural OUT OF THE CELLAR FILM FESTIVAL brings horror cinema to Castro Valley's historic Chabot Theater, featuring films from Bay Area, international, and independent filmmakers. Horror host Count Gore De Vol will emcee the two-day event.

Shea's Performing Arts Center will present its 2026-27 Free Film Series featuring three animated films at its Buffalo Theatre. Live performances will accompany each screening.

Tenor saxophonist Keith Oxman and bassoonist Frank Morelli release their second collaboration, a dozen reinvented jazz and classical pieces via Capri Records.

Clearly there were a lot worse places to be on that infamous day than small provincial Gander. In Julia Rodriguez-Elliott’s spirited and heart-warming production...A Noise Within let’s us savor that unique visit.

Prophetess is a rabbit hole kind of tale, one that's a chaotic descent into madness. Playing now at the Tarragon Theatre until November 1 2026, this dynamic production is written by Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho) and directed/dramaturged by Mike Payette. Prophetess is the kind of show that is ripe for theatre enthusiasts - filled with dark humor that will shock and leave audiences speechless. 

The Broadway production of DOWNSTATE by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Bruce Norris postponed its initial preview performance due to company illness.

THE SIXTIES SHOW, an award-winning Off-Broadway production celebrating 1960s music and culture, features musicians who have toured with The Who, The Rascals, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Avon Players will open its production of the classic American drama 12 ANGRY MEN, featuring a full cast in the courtroom thriller. Twelve Angry Men is rated PG for descriptions of violence.

The Raymond Gubbay Christmas Season will present concerts across London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, featuring performances from Sir Karl Jenkins, King's College Choir, and orchestral celebrations of holiday classics and film scores.

Jonny Donahoe's satirical sequel follows Scrooge seven years after his redemption, exploring systemic wealth and the housing crisis through a Victorian-set comedy at Oxford's Old Fire Station.

The Unicorn Theatre announced full casting for the world premiere dance adaptation of SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner James Cousins with music by Harry Blake.

Phoebe Potts' solo show TOO FAT FOR CHINA will launch Centenary Stage Company's annual Fringe Festival. The one-woman production combines live storytelling with hand-drawn comic strips to explore adoption.

Woolwich Works will present a holiday programme featuring drag performances, orchestral disco and festive nightlife events at its Royal Arsenal venue.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin announced a new mentorship program in partnership with Rolex designed to support early-career conductors through immersive training and podium opportunities with major orchestras.

Hillbarn Theatre will present the Broadway musical SCHOOL OF ROCK, featuring young performers who play their own instruments live. Phil Wong stars as Dewey Finn in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the hit film.

EggGen and Selene Mingyue Hu's movement piece examines institutional authority and normalised violence through three rat students navigating obedience, ballet and experimentation.

Rover Dramawerks will present Sean Grennan's dramedy about a family reunion on Thanksgiving 1980 at the Cox Playhouse in Plano, featuring Vivian Reed and Scott Straus as empty-nester parents.