Interview: Crisis, Confrontation, & Consensus James Patterson Debuts as John Adams in 1776
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 15, 2026
“John Adams is a debut role for me. I love his passion. He is the central catalytic force in the entire drama. He has dedicated his life to God, country, and family in that order. He’s been toiling in the Continental Congress for years now, and he just wants to get the job [independence] done and go home to his family.”
Actor James Patterson is speaking enthusiastically about the challenge of playing the Founding Father from Massachusetts in Maine State Music Theatre’s new production of 1776, created for America’s 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, that begins its run at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick, Maine on June 24th.
HEAR MY EYES: MEMENTO to Screen at Hamer Hall With Live Percussive Score
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Christopher Nolan's cult neo-noir film Memento will screen at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall with a live percussion score composed and performed by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard drummer Michael Cavanagh, presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and MIFF.
INCREDIBLY DEAF MUSICAL to Return for 25th Anniversary of 9/11
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Jay Alan Zimmerman's autobiographical INCREDIBLY DEAF MUSICAL returns in a reimagined production at IRT Theater, connecting his personal story of hearing loss to new research on WTC-related auditory conditions among survivors.
THE DEEPEST YES: STIEGLITZ & O'KEEFFE To Perform At Teatro Paraguas
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
'The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O’Keeffe” was written and is performed by ZS Executive Director Valerie Nuzzo and Resident Actor Kim Nuzzo. Zephyr Stage continues their tour and brings their new show to New Mexico at Teatro Paraguas.
THE COTTAGE To Be Performed At Chenango River Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
The Cottage continues Chenango River Theatre’s twentieth year of bringing exceptional professional theatre to the Southern Tier of New York. Written by Sandy Rustin and starring Christopher Joel Onken, Lyndsey Cole and more.
SHREK: THE MUSICAL At The Muny Announces Full Cast
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Shrek The Musical, which storms the James S. McDonnell Stage for eight nights this summer. Shrek The Musical, the family favorite based on the Oscar-winning 2001 DreamWorks Animation.
TOM & JERRY To Premiere At Kamani Auditorium
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
What happens when one harmless lie turns into a full-blown circus of chaos? Welcome to TOM & JERRY, a laugh-riot of misunderstandings, madness, and marital Mayhem. Brought to life by Paritosh Painter who has carved a niche for himself in films, theatre and television.
JESSE NORTH IS BROKEN To Perform At Edinburgh Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
Martha Godber's one-woman show JESSE NORTH IS BROKEN, about a 25-year-old carer from Hull, will play The Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe following a critically acclaimed world premiere at York Theatre Royal.
Photos: PASSING STRANGE At The Studio@620
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
The Studio@620 in St. Petersburg will stage the Tony Award-winning rock musical PASSING STRANGE as its season finale, directed by Artistic Executive Director Erica Sutherlin following a record-setting run of A Streetcar Named Desire. Check out the photos!
STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CLOSET To Be Performed At The Reverie Room
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
Drag artists Gina Tonic and Trash Ketchum will present their cabaret comedy STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CLOSET at The Reverie Room, blending live vocals, original sketches, and comedy exploring authenticity and acceptance.
Review: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS at Barbershop Theatre
by Catherine Burford - Jun 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE View UPSTAIRS at Barbershop Theatre? Street Theatre Company opened their final show of their 20th season. Max Vernon’s play was inspired by the 1973 attack at the UpStairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans.
Interview: Mark Ball on Harry Styles and MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 14, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Mark Ball, the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre. We discussed how he first got started in the arts industry and what led him to the Centre, the history of the Meltdown music festival and what it has been like working with Harry Styles as the artist curator this year.