THE FRE by Taylor Mac to Open at Oakland Theater Project in Limited Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Oakland Theater Project will present THE FRE, a new play by Tony Award-nominee Taylor Mac, in a strictly limited two-week run at its Oakland venue, directed by Mylo Cardona.
LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, Hershey Felder to Headline South Coast Repertory's SCR Presents Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
South Coast Repertory announced Laura Benanti will perform her one-woman comedy show and Hershey Felder will hold a month-long residency with three productions as part of the theater's 2026-27 SCR Presents Series in Costa Mesa.
BELLY Will Make World Premiere at 59E59 and Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Reilly O'Shaughnessy's BELLY, directed by Juliet Kapanjie, traces three generations of women navigating eating, grief, and control. Hi Brow Productions will present the world premiere at 59E59 in New York City before a run at Edinburgh's Sprout Theater.
Phil Ellis to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With BATH MAT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Taskmaster star Phil Ellis announced an eighth London date at Wilton's Music Hall for his BATH MAT tour, following 50+ sell-out UK shows, and will return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the hit stand-up show.
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to Host Autism Panel at Eastbound Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Milford Arts Council's Eastbound Theatre will host a free public Q&A panel on autism spectrum disorder following a Sunday matinee of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, featuring cast members and a special needs social worker.
Eric Carle Museum to Open Jerry Pinkney Retrospective Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present 'Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney,' a retrospective of over 75 works exploring music's influence on the late illustrator's career.
NIKOLA World Premiere PURPOSE, PRIMA FACIE and More Set for Arena Stage 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Arena Stage announced the first five productions of its 76th season, including world premieres from Step Afrika! and a new musical, plus Tony-nominated PRIMA FACIE, PURPOSE, and a holiday tradition.
CLEMENTINE II to Return to Edinburgh Fringe with Shedinburgh Date
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Rosalie Minnitt's character comedy creation Clementine returns to the Edinburgh Fringe in a new sequel show, following sell-out runs, four Soho Theatre residencies, and two UK tours. Minnitt will also reprise the role at Shedinburgh.
Tickets on Sale This Week For & JULIET in Vancouver
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Broadway Across Canada has announced that tickets for & Juliet will go on sale this week for eight performances this fall in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
& JULIET Tickets to Go on Sale at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Broadway Across Canada announced tickets for the North American tour of & JULIET will go on sale for an Edmonton engagement at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Photos: Patti LuPone, Joe Locke and Tobie Donovan visit SIX THE MUSICAL on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026
Patti LuPone, Joe Locke and Tobie Donovan recently paid a visit to Six the Musical on Broadway. Following the performance, the trio posed with members of the cast, including Dylan Mulvaney, as well as the other queens. Check out photos here!
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Cast Recording Hits No. 1 as Fastest-Selling West End Album of the Century
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
The PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL original cast recording has topped the Official UK Compilation Chart, becoming the fastest-selling physical West End cast recording of the 21st century, recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
BIG STUFF to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut with Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Canadian comedy duo Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus bring Big Stuff, their improv-driven show about grief and the objects left behind after loss, to the Edinburgh Fringe. The production is directed by Kat Sandler.
Photos: First day of Rehearsals for West End Transfer of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
You can now get a first look inside the first day of rehearsals for the West End transfer of The Old Vic’s Olivier Award nominated production of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, directed by Carrie Cracknell.
SORE, TOUCH OF RED: RECOLLECTION, and IN-PRACTICE to Make NYC Debuts with TRIBE
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
TRIBE, the multidisciplinary arts collective founded by MacArthur Fellow Shamel Pitts, announced a series of NYC events including the world premiere of SORE, a documentary screening, and a movement workshop.
Photos: CYRANO DE BERGERAC in Rehearsal at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Rehearsal photos have been released from Cyrano de Bergerac, produced in the West End by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions and running at the Noël Coward Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Mirvish Productions to Host Public Guided Walking Tours of Historic Toronto Theatres
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Mirvish Productions will offer public guided walking tours of three historic Toronto theatres — the Royal Alexandra, CAA Ed Mirvish, and Princess of Wales — timed to coincide with the city's hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026.
BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Method in Madness Co. will present the world premiere of BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS at Edinburgh Fringe, a musical comedy satirizing elite US drama school culture through original pop and country-tinged songs.
ILIZA SHLESINGER LIVE: COMEDY TOUR to Hit NJPAC's Prudential Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger will bring her comedy tour to Prudential Hall at NJPAC in Newark, performing material spanning relationships, modern dating, and everyday life.
THE LATE NIGHT RADIO FEST to be Presented During The Tank's PrideFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The Tank's PrideFest will present The Late Night Radio Fest, featuring two audio plays by Drew Pisarra: a suspense piece and a Vincent Price comedy, both with queer subplots.
Daniel Harding Appointed as Next Music Director of the LA Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced Daniel Harding as its next Music Director, with his tenure set to begin in the 2027/28 season overseeing programming at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.
FOREIGNER to Make UK Premiere at Summerhall During Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Koan Brothers will present FOREIGNER, an anti-identity clown show by Iranian-American performer Sohrab Haghverdi, at Summerhall's Old Lab during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show explores immigration, identity, and deportation.
Scottish Power Trio CANTRIP to Perform Father's Day Concert in Sudbury
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Scottish trio Cantrip, featuring fiddler Jon Bews, piper Dan Houghton, and guitarist Eric McDonald, will perform at the Sudbury Meetinghouse, blending Celtic tradition with funk, metal, bluegrass, and klezmer influences.
THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE to Open at Lost Nation Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Lost Nation Theater will present THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, the Tony Award-winning comedy made famous by Lily Tomlin, in a limited run at City Hall Arts Center in Montpelier, VT, with two actors playing 15 characters.
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