The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Five New Plays, Four World Premieres, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The Contemporary American Theater Festival announced full casts and creative teams for its 2026 mainstage season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W. Va., featuring five new plays, including four world premieres.
Presenters and Full Schedule Set For WEST END LIVE 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
West End LIVE announced its full schedule and presenters for its free musical theatre festival in Trafalgar Square, with over 50 West End performances including HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, JERSEY BOYS, and INTO THE WOODS.
Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour Will Lead UK Premiere of JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
West End stars Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour will lead the cast of Jane Eyre A MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, marking the show's UK premiere in a new staging co-directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winner John Caird.
BRONTË: THE WORLD WITHOUT to Open at Guild Festival Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Guild Festival Theatre will present Brontë: The World Without, written by Jordi Mand and directed by Helen Juvonen, at the Greek Theatre in Guild Park & Gardens in Scarborough, ON, as part of its 15th season.
MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR to Make American Premiere at Gretna Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Gretna Theatre and the Fulton Theatre will present the American premiere of MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, a comedy whodunit inspired by Agatha Christie, featuring three actors playing a sprawling cast of suspects.
Creative Team Revealed For CINDERELLA: A Fairytale at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Bristol Old Vic announced the creative team for its Christmas production of CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE, the Olivier Award-nominated adaptation returning to its hometown. Director Lisa Gregan leads the team for the brand-new staging.
JANE EYRE CONVENTION To Play The Bread and Roses Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 24, 2026
Theatre Caddis, double Fringe First winners, will bring their comedy Jane Eyre CONVENTION to London venues in Clapham and Islington, before heading to Edinburgh Fringe.
Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
JANE EYRE CONVENTION Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Theatre Caddis, double Fringe First winners, will present Jane Eyre CONVENTION at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a comedy set at a fictional Jane Eyre fan convention featuring farce, bonnets, and literary squabbles.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London Palladium Releases £25 On-Stage Standing Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
For the first time in The London Palladium's history, audiences can stand on stage during JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with tickets priced at £25 available now.
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.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The complete cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium has been announced, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas, with six performers rotating as King Herod.
Julie Benko Joins Princeton Festival Lineup for AMERICAN FANFARE Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Julie Benko will join the Princeton Festival for its AMERICAN FANFARE concert. The Broadway performer will appear with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. The event is part of the festival’s summer lineup.
Photos: THE MOORS At The Contemporary Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Contemporary Theater Company has released photos of its production of The Moors, a gothic absurdist play by acclaimed playwright Jen Silverman, running May 1 through May 28 at The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, Rhode Island.
Full Cast Set for FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: THE FOREIGNER MUSICAL, Directed by Adam Pascal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
Tilles Center and LIU's Post Theatre Company have revealed the full cast for Feels Like The First Time, a new musical inspired by the band Foreigner, FOREIGNER, running in Long Island, directed by Tony-nominated Adam Pascal.
JANE EYRE Will Come to the Mercury Theatre Colchester in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
A brand new production of Jane Eyre, based on Sally Cookson, Mike Akers and the original company's adaptation of the Charlotte Brontë novel, will come to the Mercury Theatre Colchester in September.
Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.
Emeka Agada’s THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH Will Transfer To Jack Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Following its world premiere, THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH, written by actor and playwright Emeka Agada, will transfer to the Jack Studio Theatre for a limited run from 28 April -16 May 2026.
ROMEO AND JULIET Begins Performances at Stag & Lion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Stag & Lion Theatre Company will present Shakespeare's tragic love story ROMEO AND JULIET, starting performances on March 12. Learn more about the show here!
STICK MAN Will Return to London and Debut in Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Based on the well-loved book by renowned author Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, perennial festive favourite Stick Man will simultaneously play in two UK cities this winter season.
Northern Ballet Will Tour WUTHERING HEIGHTS Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
The Wuthering Heights tour will open in March 2027 at Leeds Grand Theatre before performances at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Nottingham Theatre Royal, London's Sadler's Wells, Norwich Theatre Royal and The Lowry in Salford throughout spring 2027.
Toby Stephens Will Lead EQUUS Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Toby Stephens will play Dr. Martin Dysart in Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath.
Principal Dancer Cory Stearns to Retire from ABT After ONGEIN Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
Cory Stearns, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2011, will retire from the Company following performances of Onegin during the 2026 Summer season.
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.
Cast Set For MY FAIR LADY at American Theater Group
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026
American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the cast and creative team of its highly-anticipated production of My Fair Lady running Feb. 26-March 15, 2026. Learn more here!
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