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DISNEY'S FROZEN Will Come to MPAC This Week

by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

MPAC's spring production of DISNEY'S FROZEN will feature 50 young performers from seven New Jersey counties, directed by Cathy Roy with music direction by Charles Santoro.

Lainey Dionne, TIME IN A BOTTLE, and DON'T LOOK BACK To Be Presented At Spire Center

by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Plymouth's Spire Center announced three new shows going on sale soon: Rhode Island singer/songwriter Lainey Dionne, TIME IN A BOTTLE: SONGS OF THE '70S with Swearingen & Kelli, and DON'T LOOK BACK - THE BOSTON EXPERIENCE.

THE ABOLITIONIST'S REFRAIN to Make World Premiere at Boston Center for the Arts

by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Elliot Norton Award-winner Malcolm Ingram will portray Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier in THE ABOLITIONIST'S REFRAIN, a new play by Michael Cormier presented by Punctuate4 at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston.

Singer Kai Fitzharris Wins Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year

by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Kai Fitzharris, an 18-year-old singer from Greenock, won the Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year title at Glasgow's Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, taking home £1,000 and the Maid of Morven Trophy.

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at St. Louis Opera Theatre

by Steve Callahan - May 26, 2026

It's almost a century-and-a-half old, but it's as fresh and appealing as when it first bounded into the public eye on New Year's Eve, 1879. It's The Pirates of Penzance—perhaps the most irresistible of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic 'Savoy' operas. Opera Theatre of St. Louis has opened a delicious production of this gem.

Collierville High School Students to Represent Memphis at the Jimmy Awards on Broadway

by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Two Collierville High School students won Lead Actor and Lead Actress honors at the 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and will compete at the Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.

William 'Bill' Pullinsi, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Founder, Dies at 86

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

William 'Bill' Pullinsi, the director and producer credited with pioneering dinner theatre and founding Chicago's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, has died at 86. His venues launched the careers of Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, and others.

Photos: Glenn Adamson, Lauren Jones, and More in DARK OF THE MOON

by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

All new production images have been released from the world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Jeremy Schonfeld Will Launch 88 STORIES With Special Event At 54 Below

by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Billboard-charting singer-songwriter Jeremy Schonfeld will perform a one-night-only concert at 54 Below in New York City, marking the launch of 88Stories, his new platform for music, film, and storytelling.

WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026 to Run in Repertory at Burning Coal Theatre

by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Burning Coal Theatre Company's Second Stage Series will present three works by emerging artists — SHADOWS IN RED LIGHT, DANGER!, and DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE — in repertory in Raleigh, NC.

Photos: First Look at Kyra Kennedy and More in BEAUTIFUL at TUTS

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, starring Kyra Kennedy at Theatre Under The Stars, now playing at the Hobby Center.

Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards

by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO. CATS leads with 11 nominations among 65 eligible productions across 23 categories.

WAKE, 2021, and More Set For ArtsEmerson 2026/27 Season

by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.

HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2027 Season

by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions including HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and a world premiere, running throughout the year in Ashland, OR.

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances

by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.

Second Stage Series Will Come to Burning Coal Theatre

by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.

Photos: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Opens on Broadway

by Bruce Glikas - May 20, 2026

Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Year

by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.