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Vanguard University will present the classic musical comedy ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at its Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa. The production features a comedic retelling of the Princess and the Pea fairy tale with direction by Susan K. Berkompas.

A new touring production of JANE EYRE will premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester from September 26 to October 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre Kingston, Northern Stage Newcastle, and Storyhouse Chester through November. The production is directed by Lily Dyble, recipient of the 2025 Royal Theatrical Support Trust Sir Peter Hall Director Award.

Concert Theatre Works will present the Boston premiere of THE CHEVALIER, a theatrical concert about Black violin virtuoso Joseph Bologne's friendships with Mozart and Marie Antoinette. The production features violinist Brendon Elliott, pianist Dr. Karen Walwyn, and THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF BOSTON.

Richard Roxburgh and Heather Mitchell will star in Robert Icke's Olivier and Tony Award-winning contemporary adaptation of Oedipus at Adelaide Festival, co-produced with Sydney Theatre Company.

The Echo Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Peterson Show written by Emmy-nominated playwright Janine Nabers and directed by Michelle Bossy. It raises a difficult question: What happens to a family when the person who held it together becomes the one who tears it apart? I spoke with the director Michelle Bossy about her decision to direct the play, the relationships between the characters, and how the play has evolved during rehearsals.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Write Out Loud, Michael Cerveris and more. 

The new musical Wanted, a new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, gathered for the first time together for meet and greet. See photos from the gathering! 

The Lion King's North American tour will end in 2027 after 25 years, making way for a reimagined production from the original creative team.

MY MORNING JACKET with PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND and MODEST MOUSE with Califone recorded covers of Neil Young songs for a charitable album series benefiting The Bridge School.

The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!

George Benson released an expanded reissue of his 2013 album INSPIRATION: A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE on Candid Records, featuring three restored bonus tracks and guest appearances by Wynton Marsalis and Idina Menzel.

The psychological thriller BREAK, written by Lindsay Carpenter and directed by SB Tennent, will open at LTV Studios in East Hampton from Sept. 18–20. The production stars John Kroft, Josh Davis, Paloma Garcia, and Grace Porter.

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, 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 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2026 reading list.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced honorees for its 2026 Gotham Week, including Alumni of Distinction Awards and expanded screenings featuring independent films in Brooklyn.

Broadway fans can now get a jumpstart on the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, as online pre-bidding is open. Participating shows include The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon! and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), plus more.

Elf Lyons brings her Edinburgh Fringe hit to SoHo Playhouse following 29 five-star reviews. The autobiographical comedy explores love and heartbreak through theatrical storytelling.

Eddie 9V reimagines George McCrae's 1974 disco hit as a Southern soul and blues track, produced by Dan Auerbach and recorded at Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville.

The producers of the new musical IMITATION OF LIFE have just announced that Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will star as “Delilah” in the upcoming world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed, in a co-production with National Black Theatre.

The romantic drama directed by Daniel Lui stars Noah J. Ricketts, Claybourne Elder, and Jesse James Keitel. The short film has entered post-production ahead of film festival submissions.

The multi-award-winning West End production of HAMILTON will extend its booking at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. The production features a cast led by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton and Yeukayi Ushe as Aaron Burr.

The Young Vic Theatre has released all new photos from the world premiere of Thelma & Louise, a brand-new musical adaptation of Callie Khouri’s Oscar and Golden-Globe winning movie. Check out the photos here!

Ancram Center for the Arts will present Caryl Churchill's acclaimed drama about cloning and identity, featuring Drew Ledbetter and John Wojda, directed by Jeffrey Mousseau.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre named directors, music directors and emerging artists for its 38th annual festival showcasing eight new musicals in concert presentations at New World Stages.

Jackie Hoffman will be featured in the cast of The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s swashbuckling concert revival of “Di Yam Gazlonim!” (“Pirates of Penzance” in Yiddish), at Symphony Space.

THE WIZ national tour will perform at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware from October 23 to October 25. The seven-time Tony Award-winning musical features a new cast led by Gabby Samone as Dorothy and Bryan DeMond as The Wiz.