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Portland State University Opera will present COSÌ FAN TUTTE from April 17 to April 26 at Lincoln Performance Hall. The production, directed by Layna Chianakas, features a modern interpretation of Mozart's classic opera.

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 16 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Spring 2026 reading list.

Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed its 2026-27 Willis Broadway Series, bringing a lineup of Broadway’s biggest hits and new productions to the Des Moines Civic Center, including Hell's Kitchen, Just in Time and more.

The upcoming 2026-27 Tulsa Broadway season has been announced, which includes six shows ranging from hilarious musical comedies to breathtaking epics extending beyond the stage.

The Royal Academy of Dance and The Frederick Ashton Foundation will integrate Sir Frederick Ashton's choreography into THE FONTEYN, enhancing the competition's connection to British ballet heritage.

Main Street Theater has extended the run of its regional premiere of Leopoldstadt by Tom Stoppard. There have been only two U.S. productions of Leopoldstadt since its world premiere in London in 2020.

American Theater Group (ATG) will honor its outgoing co-founder and Producing Artistic Director James Vagias at its bi-annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, April 26th, at the Union Arts Center in Union, NJ.

Teatro Nuovo will present IL DON GIOVANNI and IL TURCO IN ITALIA in July 2026, marking two centuries of Italian opera in America with performances at Montclair State University and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.

This spring, Roundtable Theatre Company is presenting the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Jagged Little Pill, music by Alanis Morissette, lyrics by Morissette and book by Diablo Cody.

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present British actor Peter Tate in Picasso: Le Monstre Sacré, a visceral, uncompromising portrait of the artist. The production runs May 7–17.

Jayne Steer will present her debut solo show ADDIKTED at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, offering a mix of humor and emotional depth. Learn more about the show here!

Billy Ocean will perform at Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre as part of the Kean Stage series. The Grammy-winning artist is known for hits including Caribbean Queen and Loverboy. The concert will take place in Union, New Jersey.

An industry reading of the new play Beyond Olympus will be presented Off-Broadway at Actor's Temple Theatre in New York City. The event features a script by Jeff Weissman and music by Beethoven.

This jukebox musical, directed by Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom, offers a condensed biography of Cash’s life, told through his music. From his early childhood in Arkansas to his rise to fame at Sun Records, addiction battles, and his advocacy, there’s a lot to cram into two hours.

City Theatre will present LAUGH HARDER, NOT SMARTER by The Second City from April 9 to 18 at City Theatre in Pittsburgh. Learn more about the performance here!

SNAP! Productions has booked us a seat on a roller coaster and it’s an extreme ride! Hang on, because the ups and downs will leave you breathless! Read the review here.

Hayes Theatre Co will present their acclaimed production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Foundry Theatre, featuring a dynamic five-actor cast. Learn more here!

What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Alabama Shakespeare Festival?

The Candlelight® concert series is a special treat for music lovers of all ages and varying music tastes. The concert took place in an ecclesiological Gothic Revival style church built in 1911 - 1912 with a behemoth organ at its centre. The architectural grandeur of the vast sanctuary enhances the natural acoustics of the string quartet, the vaulted ceilings allowing for longer reverberation times. With thousands of candles delicately placed throughout the space, the ambience was surreal as night fell upon us.

When Tony “accidentally” brings his conservative parents over for dinner a night too early, all hell breaks loose as the polished socialites clash with the chaos and disorder of the Sycamore clan, which raised the roof with laughter thanks to Cate Caplin’s spot-on direction and the impeccable comedic timing instilled in her perfectly-cast ensemble.    

Arkadia Theatre Company has released first-look photos from opening night of its production of God of Carnage, the Tony Award-winning comedy by Yasmina Reza, now playing in New York City.

What did our critic think of BOEING BOEING at Turner Theater?

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia will present Legacies of Indepence from August 29, 2026, to January 3, 2027, featuring exhibitions that explore Thomas Jefferson's impact and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.