In Dreams

Aniya Thompson will make her Off-Broadway debut as Martha Dunnstock in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at New World Stages, replacing Erin Morton, who received Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Award nominations for the role.

Producers Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills haved announce Westerberg High’s Class of 2026. Casting for Veronica Sawyer will be revealed at West End Live. Louis Hearsey (I Was a Teenage She-Devil) will play Jason ‘J.D.’ Dean.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres announced casting for its upcoming fall and holiday main stage production, set to run at the Minnesota venue located at 501 West 78th Street in Chanhassen.

COAL MINE THEATRE has announced its 2026-27 lineup including the Canadian premiere of Marin Ireland's Pre-Existing Condition, David Mamet's American Buffalo, the world premiere of Diana Bentley's The Day It All Went South, the Toronto premiere of Tracy Letts' The Minutes, and Jennifer Fawcett's Apples in Winter.

MCC Theater has unveiled their 40th Anniversary Season, featuring the world premiere musical adaptation of What's Eating Gilbert Grape, the New York Premiere of The Heart Sellers, and more.

Sophia Talwalkar, who understudied Marianna Gailus in NEW BORN and Ella Beatty in SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES, earned both her first professional and off-Broadway credit for her performance, and was met with support from a huge group of family and friends. She is telling us all about the experience in the exclusive essay below:

Shakespeare Downtown will present a free open-air production of UNCLE VANYA at Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, featuring Geoffrey Horne's translation of Chekhov's tragicomedy of longing and fading dreams. Check out photos here!

The concept album for MURDER AT THE GATES, a new musical by Tony Award winner Steven Sater and musician James Bourne, is set for release with lead single 'f**kin' Scream' featuring Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo.

Blurb: The Garden of Dreams Foundation has announced The Roommates Show: Live from Manhattan to Benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation, featuring Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Matt Hillman.

A.D. Players will present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the George Theater in Houston this summer, featuring the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice score, open to all ages.

Theater Latté Da announced an extension of its world premiere musical MY ÁNTONIA at the historic Ritz Theater in Minneapolis, adding performances due to popular demand.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present ONCE, directed by Nathalie Ray. Once is set in Dublin, Ireland, and follows the story of an Irish street musician, known only as 'Guy,' who is on the verge of giving up his dreams of a music career.

Chrissy Metz surprised audiences by debuting two days early as Angelique in & Juliet! Watch her first bows and 'Roar' encore from her Broadway debut.

The Broadway musical Waitress will launch a North American tour this September in honor of its 10th anniversary. Learn more about how to catch Waitress in a city near you.

School of Nashville Ballet is enrolling students for the upcoming academic year, offering programs for ages 2 through adult, including a free Young Men's Scholarship Program and Community Youth Division.

Self-declared South Yorkshire Siren Myra DuBois is set to board the ship of dreams and star as Ruth for 6 weeks. Learn more about the upcoming casting here.

The International Puppet Fringe Festival is set to return to the newly renovated Clemente Center in New York City, with this year's edition centering on a celebration of Women in Puppetry.

Imagination Stage announced its 2026-27 professional theatre season, themed 'A Season of Heroes and Hope,' featuring seven productions including a world-premiere musical, PANDORA: OUT OF THE BOX!, and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL.

Barrington Stage Company announced full casting for THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM, a new play by S. Asher Gelman, and a co-production of A CHORUS LINE with Geva Theatre, both playing at the Boyd Quinson Theater in Pittsfield, MA.

Primary Stages will welcome playwrights Benjamin Benne and Beth Hyland as this year’s Liff Lab recipients. Baby Shower Katie, by Beth Hyland, plus Fantasma, by Benjamin Benne will be presented.

Following a sold-out tour, Dukes, a musical comedy written by and starring Jane Wickline and comedian Liva Pierce, will open Off-Broadway this summer at SoHo Playhouse.

Chrissy Metz is living out a f*ckin' perfect Broadway dream. The television star steps into the shoes of 'Angelique' in & Juliet beginning tonight at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, marking her Broadway debut! Watch in this video as she chats more about her big debut!

The stage adaptation of the 1988 film will play a limited engagement at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, featuring a book by Sandy Rustin and '80s and '90s pop hits.