Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel to Star in WEST SIDE STORY at Washington National Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
Washington National Opera has revealed new venues and dates for its production of Bernstein's West Side Story, which will star Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel.
TRU to Present 'Designs For A Living: How Clothes Make The Character'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
TRU is in its sixth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings, and celebrating its 300th consecutive conversation. Up next is Designs for a Living: How Clothes Make the Character.
PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Rob Mills and More to Lead WAITRESS Australia Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Casting has been announced for the Australian Premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne from 1 May, and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 1 August. Tickets are now on sale.
Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam Set for Ruth Eckerd Hall This May
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026
Ruth Eckerd Hall will host the 4th Annual Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam on May 30 and 31, featuring top jazz artists. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday.
POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE To Play Berkeley For One Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
The Fountain Theatre will bring POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE to Berkeley for a one-night performance. The event will take place at The Freight in collaboration with UC Berkeley and will also be available via livestream.
Kathleen Clawson to Step Down as Dayton Opera Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced that Kathleen Clawson will step down as Artistic Director of Dayton Opera at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season.
Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY At Actor’s Express
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Actor’s Express has released photos of its oroduction of Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s gorgeous musical Girl From The North Country. Performances run through March 8th, 2026 at the Actor’s Express Theatre in the King Plow Arts Center.
THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL Set for February Run at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
The Tank NYC and Twin Fruit Productions will present THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL, a comedic adventure about teens battling an evil conspiracy in their local mall, from February 26 to March 22.
Grammy Winner Sullivan Fortner to Perform at 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026
Sullivan Fortner, recent Grammy winner for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, will perform at the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival in Kalamazoo, MI. The event spans from April 30 to May 10, showcasing Fortner's acclaimed jazz compositions.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL to Play Portland in 2025–26 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Portland as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This spectacular live experience is set for Keller Auditorium from June 16 – 21.
Origin Theatre Company Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Aidan Cleary and Labhaoise Magee have been announced as the new leaders of Origin Theatre Company, set to bring fresh vision to the theater's future productions.
Hofesh Shechter OBE Awarded Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres By The French Ministry Of Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that world-renowned choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter OBE has been appointed to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Bristol Old Vic Announces Plans for 260th Anniversary Year
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.
Joanne Hartstone Marks 20 Years At Adelaide Fringe With Curated 2026 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Adelaide Fringe artist and producer Joanne Hartstone is celebrating her 20th year at the festival with a newly announced 2026 program. Curated by Joanne Hartstone Presents, the lineup includes eight international and Australian productions spanning theatre, spoken word, immersive performance, and family entertainment across four Adelaide venues.
INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS Set for Milton Keynes Theatre in March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Milton Keynes Theatre will present INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS, a thrilling stage adaptation, from March 17-21.
HAMILTON, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More Set for 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin Series
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Hennepin Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin series, bringing 12 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 14 weeks including Tony Award Best Musical winners The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton
Tony Award-Winning Producers Launch New Full-Service Producing Office
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor proudly announce the launch of HALCYON THEATRICALS, a new full-service producing and consulting theatrical company, named for the mythic halcyon bird who could calm the seas and create a time of success, prosperity and harmony.
SOCIETY Theatre Company to Debut ENTANGLED at HERE Arts Center This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
SOCIETY Theatre Company will present the world premiere of ENTANGLED: 12 SCENES IN A CIRCLE K OFF THE I-40 IN NEW MEXICO, exploring themes of quantum science and free will, from March 11-29 at HERE Arts Center in New York.
Laura Benanti to Join 54 Below's UKC Broadway Brunch ALL UKE NEED IS LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will be joining the incredible roster of performers for the UKC Broadway Brunch: 'All Uke Need Is Love' presented by 54 Below and sponsored by Bear Givers.
The Dallas Opera Concludes Its 2025/2026 Mainstage Season With Verdi’s DON CARLO
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
The Dallas Opera will close its 2025/2026 Season with a brand-new production of one of opera's greatest masterworks, Giuseppe Verdi's DON CARLO, at the Winspear Opera House.
Cady McClain To Lead BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA NYC Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Five Evenings Theater in association with New Wave Arts Theatre Collective and EventMuze present the New York premiere of BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a new play with music, beginning February 12 at West End Theater.
Cast and Creatives Set For UK and Ireland Tour of ZOG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story Zog will fly back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, followed by a special summer season at London's Cadogan Hall.
Andrea Axelrod Brings MORE THAN A BRIDE to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
MAC-nominee Andrea Axelrod will pay tribute to the musical legacy of the great character actress Elsa Lanchester in MORE THAN A BRIDE: Elsa Lanchester and Her Bawdy/Droll/Cockney//Poignant Songs at Don't Tell Mama.
Mohsin Zaidi Brings THE SURROGATE To Crow's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Next up in the Studio Theatre at the Streetcar Crowsnest, Here For Now Theatre, in association with Crow's Theatre, House + Body, and b current Performing Arts, will present the World Premiere of THE SURROGATE.
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