Dik Downey Will Make Fringe Debut With DON QUIXOTE (IS A VERY BIG BOOK)
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Puppeteer and clown Dik Downey makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut at 63 with DON QUIXOTE (IS A VERY BIG BOOK), a one-man show at the Pleasance Dome blending slapstick, puppetry, and Cervantes' 939-page novel into 55 minutes.
THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. and THE TELLER RETURNS Will Come to Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will close its 2025-2026 season with two productions: LCA Conservatory's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. and STYX The Company's steampunk-inspired theatrical sequel THE TELLER RETURNS.
Brian Justin Crum Will Lead MTW's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Musical Theatre West announced Brian Justin Crum, known for his viral America's Got Talent performance and Broadway credits including Wicked, will star as Joseph at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
Ashley McBryde: INTO THE WILD TOUR Comes to Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA award-winning Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde will bring her INTO THE WILD TOUR to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Long Island, supporting her new album Wild.
SheNYC Arts To Present Eight New Full-Length Plays And Musicals For The 2026 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
SheNYC Arts announced eight original full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SHENYC SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL, chosen from hundreds of global submissions through a blind review process, set to run at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre in New York.
BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB World Premiere and More Set for American Blues Theater 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
American Blues Theater announced its 2026-2027 Season, featuring world premieres of BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB and THE CONQUERED, the Chicago premiere of UHURU, and the 25th anniversary of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
American Blues Theater has released production photos of ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE its final production of its 40th anniversary season. Directed by Harmony France with music direction by Michael Mahler.
ASHLEY MCBRYDE: INTO THE WILD TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA award-winning Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde will bring her Into the Wild Tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts this October.
Grace Kelly, Keegan James Blood and More Join Upcoming Spire Center For Performing Arts Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth revealed three new shows, featuring saxophonist Grace Kelly, singer/songwriter Keegan James Blood, and more, with tickets on sale this week.
Woolwich Works Launches New Circus & Cabaret Programme For 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Woolwich Works has announced a new circus and cabaret programme for 2026, marking a major new chapter in the South East London venue's artistic development.
Cincinnati Fringe Festival 2026 Will Present 35+ Productions Across OTR
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The Cincinnati Fringe Festival returns for its 23rd year with 35+ productions and over 190 performances across five Over-the-Rhine venues, featuring local, national, and international indie theatre artists.
OMEED'S TAPESTRIES Will Be Presented at Reborn Midtown International Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Barry M. Putt, Jr.'s drama OMEED'S TAPESTRIES, inspired by over three dozen first-person accounts of same-sex couples fleeing Iran, will be a featured production of the returning Midtown International Theatre Festival at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.
Cast And Creative Team Set for ROCK OF AGES at The Actors Studio Of New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Actors Studio of New Jersey has revealed the cast and creative team for Rock of Ages at Dunellen Theatre. The production is directed and choreographed by Michael Restaino.
THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC Will Come to Cornwall's United Downs Raceway
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Wildworks announced the return of THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC, written by Carl Grose and directed by Kyla Goodey, at United Downs Raceway in Cornwall following its sold-out 2024 run.
EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.
National Arts Centre Unveils 2026–2027 Season Across Music, Theatre, Dance, and Popular Music
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The National Arts Centre in Ottawa announced its upcoming season, featuring new NAC Orchestra Music Director John Storgårds, dance, theatre, and performances by Bruce Cockburn, Hilary Hahn, and Zadie Smith.
Circus Abyssinia and More to Headline Woolwich Works New Circus & Cabaret Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
Woolwich Works will present a new circus and cabaret programme for its Royal Arsenal venue in South East London, led by programmer Ade Berry, formerly of Jacksons Lane.
Full Cast Set for 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, led by Jessica Martin as Roz and Tim Rogers as Hart, with the production marking Landmark Theatres' first in-house national tour.
Photos: Leslie Odom Jr., Michael Park & Radio City Rockettes Visit GARDEN OF DREAMS Talent Show Rehearsals
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Leslie Odom Jr., Michael Park, rapper Sheck Wes, and the Radio City Rockettes recently joined rehearsals for the upcoming Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall. Check out photos from rehearsal.
Photos: STELLA & MARLON One Night Only Reading At Abingdon Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Abingdon Theatre Company shared an inside look of their presentation of the new play Stella & Marlon as part of their One Night Only Series. Check out photos of the presentation.
Midtown International Theatre Festival to Return to NYC for 2026 Season at ATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.
LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.
AIRLINE HIGHWAY Will Come to Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Celebrating the closing production of its 10th anniversary season, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) will present the regional premiere of Airline Highway, written by Lisa D'Amour and directed by Malinda L. Beckham and Curtis Barber.
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