Ailey II, Ballet Hispánico, and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE anf More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Des Moines Performing Arts announced lineups for four returning series, including the Dance Series featuring Ailey II and Ballet Hispánico, the National Geographic Live Speaker Series, and comedy and concert series at the Temple Theater.
Levi Brown and More Join the Cast of RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Levi Brown joins Adrian Lester and Susannah Fielding in the RSC's West End transfer of CYRANO DE BERGERAC at the Noël Coward Theatre, with a full company of over a dozen additional cast members now announced.
Mary Chieffo Will Lead BLOOD BRIDES at Bard Fest in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Mary Chieffo, known for Star Trek: Discovery, will present BLOOD BRIDES at The Hobgoblin Playhouse in Los Angeles, a one-woman show written and directed by Ellie Pyle featuring four mythic women from classical theatre.
Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Climate Activities For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced a series of climate-focused events during London Climate Week, including a free Climate Open House with stage readings and an off-grid matinee of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
FLEETWOOD MACBETH to be Presented at Flashback Theater in Downtown Somerset, KY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Flashback Theater Co will present Fleetwood Macbeth, a musical parody blending Shakespeare's Macbeth with Fleetwood Mac's 1970s rock hits, at The Virginia in Downtown Somerset, Kentucky.
Bill Hanney Receives Elliot Norton Prize; Full Nominations Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.
PLANET OMAR World Premiere Will Transfer to the Unicorn Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
The world premiere production of PLANET OMAR transfers to the Unicorn Theatre in London from May 21 to June 7, starring Justin Kendal-Sadiq in a new adaptation by playwright Asif Khan.
16th Shakespeare Schools Festival Will Come to the The Baxter Theatre In May 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
The 2026 Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) is back for its 16th season, once again bringing a youth-driven take on Shakespeare to Cape Town. Learn more here!
INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.
Simon Russell Beale Will Return to the Barbican To Narrate Greg Doran’s VENUS & ADONIS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
Simon Russell Beale will return to the Barbican to narrate Greg Doran's production of Shakespeare's great poem Venus & Adonis, animated by a team of world-class puppeteers.
RIGOLETTO, ORPHEUS & EURYDICE and More Set for Pittsburgh Opera 2026–27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Pittsburgh Opera revealed its 2026-27 season, its 88th, featuring five productions across four venues, including a world premiere, and classic works by Verdi, Handel, Gluck, and Gounod.
Migdalia Cruz's World Premiere MACBETH Extended at Magic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026
The Magic Theatre and Play On Shakespeare extended the world premiere of Macbeth, written by Migdalia Cruz and directed by Liam Vincent, through April 12, 2026 in San Francisco.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Will Come to Calgary Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Calgary Opera will close its season with a lively celebration of comedy and vocal brilliance in The Barber of Seville. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
All-Women OTHELLO to Lead The CENTER’s 20th Annual Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
This April, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will mark the 20th year of its Sam Scripps Shakespeare Festival with a production of Othello that places women in every role.
St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Reveals 2026 Season - R&J AND JONI World Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival has revealed 2026 programming and casting. The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival will include the world premiere of the new musical R&J and Joni, and more this summer.
Photos: First Look at OUT, DARN SPOT! at Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Tyler Anthony Smith, 2025 Joseph Jefferson Award winner for their performance as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Haven Theatre Company, is presenting a new production of their solo show OUT, DARN SPOT! at Chopin Theatre. See the photos here!
OUR LITTLE SECRET, PRIMA FACIE, and More Set For 2026/27 Off-Mirvish Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
David and Hannah Mirvish announced the upcoming 2026/27 Off-Mirvish Season, with subscriptions now available for purchase. Details on the season's offerings are expected to follow.
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set For CATEGORY IS: MACBETH at The Emerald Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Emerald Theatre will present CATEGORY IS: Macbeth, featuring Ginger Johnson and Kyran Thrax, from 24 April to 28 May 2026. The production offers a drag interpretation of Shakespeare's classic.
Photos: Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe in ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
All new production photos have been released from Romeo & Juliet, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe. Directed by Robert Icke, the production is now playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre until Saturday 20 June 2026. Check out the photos here!
Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.
Teatro Nuovo Unveils 2026 Bel Canto Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Teatro Nuovo will present IL DON GIOVANNI and IL TURCO IN ITALIA in July 2026, marking two centuries of Italian opera in America with performances at Montclair State University and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Crow's Theatre Reveals 2026-27 Season - A FINE BALANCE, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Crow's Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season—the organization's 43rd season of programming—celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their permanent east-end home at Dundas and Carlaw.
Belgrade Theatre to Host NANNY OF THE MAROONS Event in Spring 2027
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Belgrade Theatre will present a three-day event in Spring 2027 for the headline show NANNY OF THE MAROONS, alongside releasing a study on the impact of their ROMEO AND JULIET production.
Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM from April 23 to August 29, 2026, directed by Emily Lim with a diverse cast including Audrey Brisson and Enyi Okoronkwo.
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