PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.
JITTERS to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut With Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive, known as sketch duo Britney, will bring their first theatrical two-hander JITTERS to the Edinburgh Fringe, directed by Emily Burns.
THE PIGEON FACTORY to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Oh!Scare Wilde Productions will present the UK premiere of THE PIGEON FACTORY at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase, a darkly absurd one-man show written and performed by Aaron O'Neill.
MPAC Reveals Summer Lineup Featuring The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown announced its summer concert lineup, featuring performers including The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and Abbott Elementary's Janelle James, plus free outdoor events.
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.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Retirement of General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Anthony Durone, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board of Trustees, has announced that Deborah Sandler Kemper, the company's General Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2012, will be retiring effective June 30, 2027, after 15 years of leadership.
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.
OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL Returns With 37 Troupes From 13 States
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI will present its 8th Annual OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL, featuring 37 troupes from 13 states in five days of performances and workshops.
MISTERMAN Revival Starring Daniel Marconi Leads Origin Irish Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Origin Theatre Company will present an Off-Broadway revival of Enda Walsh's MISTERMAN, starring Broadway's Daniel Marconi, as the centerpiece of its 18th annual Origin Irish Theatre Festival at Theater Row in New York.
Ian McKellen Will Return to the Stage in LEAR at The Yard Theatre's New London Venue
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick announced its first season in a new RIBA award-winning building, featuring six productions including Ian McKellen in LEAR and a 50th-anniversary revival of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF.
THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, CROW'S THEATRE Win Big at Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
ARMS AND THE MAN and HEDDA GABLER Set For Classical Theatre Company 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Classical Theatre Company announced its upcoming 2026-2027 Mainstage Season. Full details on productions and scheduling are available from the Houston-based company.
Yachtley Crew to Perform at Patchogue Theatre on Long Island in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Yachtley Crew, the seven-piece Yacht Rock band signed to Jimmy Buffett's Mailboat label, will perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Long Island.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
WHAT SURVIVES World Premiere Set for Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
WHAT SURVIVES, a new one-act play about a community reckoning with an ICE abduction, will have its world premiere at The Broadwater in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and More Set for The Soraya 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Soraya announced its 2026-27 season featuring 45 performances, eight major debuts including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Audra McDonald, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, plus the introduction of incoming Executive & Artistic Director Chad Hilligus.
LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Awkward Prods announced a new solo show inspired by a real-life homophobic attack on performer Linus Karp in Soho. LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA will play Underbelly Bristo Square at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
THE DISTANCE World Premiere Set for Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
THE DISTANCE, a new solo show written and performed by former Team GB runner Ben Norris, will have its world premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by the teams behind SIX THE MUSICAL and CHOIR OF MAN.
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson Will Lead A HISTORY OF PAPER at Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Dundee Rep
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson will perform together onstage for the first time in A HISTORY OF PAPER, a Scottish musical by Oliver Emanuel and Gareth Williams, at Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Dundee Rep Theatre.
GISELLE to Close Olympic Ballet Theatre 45th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
Olympic Ballet Theatre will present GISELLE at Edmonds Center for the Arts, with 21-year-old trainee Yasmin Arafe stepping into the title role for two performances only.
The Avett Brothers To Perform At THE BAYCARE SOUND In Clearwater
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Four-time GRAMMY® Award nominees The Avett Brothers will perform at The BayCare Sound in Downtown Clearwater with special guest The Secret Sisters. Tickets start at $49.50.
World Premiere of TIGER BRIDE Will Come to Soulpepper Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Soulpepper Theatre will present the world premiere of TIGER BRIDE, a punk-rock song cycle adapted from Angela Carter's gothic short story, starring Dora Award-winning performer Hailey Gillis.
SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 to Feature 140 Artists Across 26 Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL will present its seventh all-day event at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, featuring 140 artists across 26 concerts in six venues, with tickets starting at $29.
George Lopez Will Bring Stand-Up Comedy Tour to Paramount Theatre in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
George Lopez, star of NBC's Lopez vs Lopez and the Warner Bros. film Blue Beetle, will perform live at Paramount Theatre in Denver as part of his ongoing national comedy tour.
Simon McBurney, Tishani Doshi and More Will Bring Poetry to The Coronet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
The Coronet Theatre will present two poetry events featuring actor Simon McBurney performing Basil Bunting's Briggflatts and a Poetry Club reading with Tishani Doshi, Asmaa Azaizeh, and Isabelle Baafi.
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