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Virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winning Nina Conti will return to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her brand-new show ‘Nina's C*nti Cabaret.'

National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.

Birdland Jazz Club will present an encore of HOT COMBINATION, featuring Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis honoring 1920s jazz duo Red Nichols and Cliff Edwards, backed by an all-star traditional jazz band.

It doesn’t matter if you know the stage version, or the movie version, or don’t know anything about it, just know ARSENIC AND OLD LACE has an easy to follow plot that leads you down a path of hijinks straight to your funny bone.

What is a pro-shot and how is it different than an adapted film? Pro-shot is an abbreviation for professionally shot, denoting a stage play that was captured in its native habitat: a theatre. In general, a pro-shot seeks to film the exact experience that audience members would have at a live performance of the show, in contrast with a feature film which actually adapts the piece into a new form, including different locations, the removal of theatrical aesthetic, and changes to make the script work as a film as opposed to as a live theatrical show.

Weapons of Mass Seduction, a punk-rock-disco musical by Matt Bond, will present a developmental run at Culture Lab LIC in Long Island City, blending political satire, camp humor, and queer themes.

On 24 May, cabaret siren Amber Topaz will be at Crazy Coqs to bring us Red, a musical revue celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and screen. A journey from Old Hollywood via the Westend to Broadway, with iconic show-stopping numbers that have shaped musical theatre her-story.

Broadway veteran James Harkness will star as Ludwig van Beethoven in Beethoven's Wrong Note, the 2024 Perry Award winner for Outstanding Original Musical, at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's American Theatre of Actors.

Nikki Amuka-Bird and Oliver Chris join the West End transfer of the Olivier Award-nominated Old Vic production of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA, directed by Carrie Cracknell at the Duke of York's Theatre.

It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera. Of course, I knew the iconic songs and had seen countless clips over the years, but experiencing the production live on stage for the first time was entirely different, haunting, and spine-chilling in the best way possible. From the chandelier drop to the monumental set pieces, the show truly lives up to its legendary reputation. The 2026 tour, directed by Harold Prince, serves as a revitalized version of the original production, featuring Maria Björnson’s iconic designs, musical staging, and choreography by Gillian Lynne. It is absolutely ravishing, and Seattle audiences are lining up hours early to witness the spectacle for themselves.

What did our critic think of JON BATISTE BRINGS HIS MUSICAL GENIUS TO BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall?

Side by Side Productions will present the rarely staged Kooman and Dimond musical JUDGE JACKIE: DISORDER IN THE COURT at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, following an unconventional judge navigating courtroom chaos.

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation is hosting a free community gathering at South Orange Performing Arts Center to engage artists, business owners, and residents in shaping a proposed National Heritage Area spanning seven counties.

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling as the first production in its 2026 Golden SummerStage season, with tickets ranging from $25–$70.

Palo Alto Players will present the Bay Area Regional Premiere of THE COTTAGE, a romantic comedy about desire and infidelity, at the Lucie Stern Theater. Tickets start at $20.

Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.

Olivier Award-nominated actor Johnny Flynn will play singer-songwriter Paul Simon in The Road Home, Bill Condon's forthcoming historical musical drama.

John Tartaglia promises that this new production will be refreshed and unlike any other production of Shrek that audiences may have seen before. He told Broadway World, “I’ve learned a lot directing nine other shows at The Muny. The theater has grown, and the technology and capabilities have changed. It is a much different theater than it was when I directed Shrek the first time.”

Director Edward Neale really knows how to get the best out of his cast, giving everyone time to showcase their abilities and strengths. His creation and direction regarding the transition scenes were one of the highlights of the production - a unique take on Chekov’s truly uplifting play. The entire cast truly holds their own in this production. Their chemistry with one another is something to be commended. A very delightful evening at the theatre.  

Something for everyone in Joshua James's tremendous turn as the great detective

Paper Mill Playhouse raised over $1.3 million at its Annual Gala, supporting artistic, education, and community outreach programs, with funds also benefiting its Next Act capital campaign.

ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble will present WISH YOU WERE HERE, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi, known for ENGLISH, in a co-production at ArtsWest.

A hilarious and heartfelt new two-person theatrical event, Cheese Fries & Chili Dips, will come to Connecticut audiences this June for two special performances featuring acclaimed actor and beloved Weston drama teacher Gary Betsworth.

The Paramount Theater, The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, and the Virginia Theatre Festival are joining forces in Charlottesville to celebrate the life and legacy of artist Frida Kahlo with a series of presentations and events.

The Huntington is extending Oedipus El Rey, a retelling of a powerful classic by MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Luis Alfaro and directed by Huntington Norma Jean Calderwood Artistic Director Loretta Greco.