MARVIN: A MARVIN GAY REVUE to Open at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present MARVIN: A MARVIN GAYE REVUE, a new musical celebration of Marvin Gaye's catalog, directed by founder Nate Jacobs, featuring returning star Sheldon Rhoden at The Donelly Theatre in Sarasota.
Phoenix Children's Chorus Will Head to Boston as America's 250th Anniversary Ambassadors
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Phoenix Children's Chorus will perform at historic Boston churches as cultural ambassadors for America's 250th anniversary, with a pre-tour kickoff concert at Camelback Bible Church in Phoenix.
Park Theatre Will Host Summer Baseball Movie Series
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH announced a five-film Summer Baseball Movie Series featuring classics including THE NATURAL, BULL DURHAM, and FIELD OF DREAMS, screened in its 330-seat Eppes Auditorium with large-format sound.
CAPA Reveals Summer Movie Series 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
CAPA announced the schedule for its 57th Summer Movie Series at the historic Ohio Theatre in Columbus, featuring 28 films over nine weeks, including 13 series premieres, anniversary screenings, and two free Ohio Goes to the Movies presentations.
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.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.
Royal Ballet and Opera Unveil New Stage Curtains at Special Gala Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Royal Ballet and Opera will unveil new stage curtains at a landmark Gala performance featuring dancers, operatic soloists, and a rediscovered Kenneth MacMillan pas de deux believed lost since 1984.
HADESTOWN, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.
EAST IS EAST, OTHELLO, More Set For Citizens Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Glasgow's Citizens Theatre announced its autumn season, marking one year since its reopening, with productions including EAST IS EAST, OTHELLO, TRISTAN AND YSEULT, and CINDERELLA.
Sarasota Opera House Marks 100 Years with Concert, Gala & Film Screening
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026
Sarasota Opera will mark the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House with a weekend of events on April 11 and 12, including a concert, a dinner celebration, and a free film screening.
FOOTLOOSE Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates and New All-Australian Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The ‘80s phenomenon Footloose: The Musical will tour Australia with an Adelaide premiere on 11 April at Her Majesty's Theatre, followed by seasons in major venues across Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle and Perth.
Kaplen JCC Will Host 2026 Gift Of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Thurnauer School of Music proudly announces the 2026 Gift of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert, taking place Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
Sarasota Opera Awarded $24,000 NEA Grant in Support of 2026 Production of SUSANNAH
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
Sarasota Opera has announced that it has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the federal agency's Freedom 250 initiative In Celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Pontine Theatre to Stage THE FLAT IRON LOT in Portsmouth This March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Pontine Theatre will present an original stage adaptation of The Flat Iron Lot, written in 1899 by Hampton Falls NH author Alice Brown. Learn more here!
IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY to Showcase Italian Plays Across NYC in May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.
Reimagined THE AGE OF CONSENT Comes to Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
A new generation of queer artists will take to the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall stage to reimagine The Age of Consent, the groundbreaking 1984 debut album by Bronski Beat.
MACBETH Reimagined at QPAC: A Modern Twist on Shakespeare's Tragedy
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Shake & Stir Theatre Co have announced a brand-new retelling of Macbeth that will storm into the Playhouse from 6 to 21 June 2026.
Cotuit Center for the Arts to Present MATTY: AN EVENING WITH CHRISTY MATHEWSON
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to present Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson, an acclaimed one-man play that brings to life the extraordinary story of one of baseball's most legendary figures, Christy Mathewson.
Winners Revealed For the 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards have announced their winners, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatre across various categories.
Winners Of 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
The winners of the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests have been announced, showcasing a range of talents in commemorating the legacy of Dr. King.
1984, SHERLOCK HOLMES, and More Set For Corn Exchange Newbury Spring Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced its upcoming spring programme of theatre, talks and live experiences, bringing together gripping drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, fascinating true crime, inspiring science and more.
Review: MJ Dazzles at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Jul 30, 2025
It was the 1984 Grammys, and a friend and I were lucky enough to score tickets in the cheap seats at LA’s Shrine Auditorium. Michael Jackson’s Thriller was a global phenomenon, and the excitement was electric even before the award show began.
Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Arts Centric
by Timoth David Copney - Apr 20, 2025
Arts Centric is taking their turn at bat with a presentation of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom now playing through April 27th, 2025. Read our full review of the production here!
Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 11, 2023
An array of Broadway luminaries, including Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, and more gathered on Thursday, Nov. 9th at the Music Box Theater to pay tribute to the iconic lyricist Sheldon Harnick. Check out photos here!
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