AS YOU LIKE IT, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and More Set For Richmond Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Richmond Shakespeare announced its 2026 Shakespeare Festival, featuring productions of AS YOU LIKE IT, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED), and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST staged across gardens, amphitheatres, and historic venues in Richmond and Williamsburg, VA.
FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Receive 29-Hour Reading at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN, a new musical about asylum seekers, in New York City. The cast includes Broadway veterans from Come From Away, Lempicka, and Harmony.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dog Man: The Musical has announced its cast. The stage adaptation of the popular book series is set to bring the beloved characters to life in a live musical production.
NESTING to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
NESTING, a new play written by Peter McCormick and directed by Ben Standish, will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The production explores themes of caregiving, family responsibility, and end-of-life decisions through a surreal story involving a man with Motor Neurone Disease and an anthropomorphized seagull.
ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Play Ruth Eckerd Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts will present ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Ruth Eckerd Hall's main stage in Clearwater, featuring reserved seating from $10.
THE GERMAN to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Lyle Kessler will premiere his historical drama THE GERMAN at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Victor Slezak, Kip Gilman, and Margaret Ladd, directed by Brendan Burke.
Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at The Gamm Theatre
by Caitlin Howle - Jun 1, 2026
As I am writing this for the Rhode Island section of Broadway World, I feel as though I am uniquely equipped to talk about Tennessee Williams, or at least the world that so often lives inside his work, being that I am a Southerner who has now spent roughly thirteen years in New England.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Close The Encore Musical Theatre Company's Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Fiddler on the Roof at The Maas Theatre in Dexter, MI, as its closing show of the season. The production will be directed by Dan Cooney.
Photos: Matt McGrath in MISTER HALSTON at Bay Street Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
One of fashion’s greatest icons comes to life on stage when Bay Street Theater launches their summer season with Mister Halston, starring stage and screen actor Matt McGrath. Get a first look at production photos here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.
RING OF FIRE to Open Weston Theater Company's 90th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Weston Theater Company will present RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash at Walker Farm in Weston, VT, launching its 90th Anniversary Season. The production, extended by popular demand, features actor-musicians performing over 30 Cash classics.
Pleasance to Launch 2026 Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme With Five UK Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Pleasance announced five productions for its Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme, with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Curve, Chichester Festival Theatre, Sherman Theatre, and Lyric Belfast bringing new work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to Be Livestreamed to Children in UK Hospitals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Lowry, Tall Stories, and Read for Good have partnered to bring livestreamed performances of THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to thousands of children in hospitals across the UK, expanding a programme that has reached over 2,000 families since 2022.
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026
Whoopi Goldberg recently paid a visit to Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway. Following the performance, she posed with members of the cast, including Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer.' Check out photos here!
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 2, 2026
Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
SPRING AWAKENING To Be Presented By Asheville Musical Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026
Asheville Musical Theatre, a queer-led nonprofit, will present the Tony Award-winning rock musical SPRING AWAKENING at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, NC.
Review: SPOLETO USA'S CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM IV at Charleston's Dock Street Theatre
by S.E. Barcus - Jun 3, 2026
True to the series' M.O., the day featured a nice compliment of new, contemporary works alongside older classical ones, as well as a chance to see the Festival’s Composer-in-Residence, Allison Loggins-Hull, in action today as a flutist
Photos: OTHELLO In Rehearsal At Atlas Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Atlas Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of OTHELLO. Directed by Adriana Alter, the production will run June 17 through June 28 at the Underground Theater at Abrons Arts Center in Manhattan.
DAMES AT SEA 60th Anniversary Concert Announced at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
54 Below will present a star-studded concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of DAMES AT SEA, featuring Britney Coleman, AJ Shively, Karen Mason, and cast members from previous productions.
THE LUNCHBOX World Premiere Musical to Extend at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced an extension of the world premiere musical THE LUNCHBOX due to audience demand and critical acclaim. Directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, the production is based on Ritesh Batra's internationally acclaimed film.
NUWORKS 2026 to Open at Theatre Row with Experimental Works by Asian American Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will present NuWorks 2026 at Theatre Row, featuring self-created works by 11 artists spanning poetry, dance, music, and text.
PLANTING PRIDE: REVOLUTIONS ON THE RUNWAY to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History at Planting Fields
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Planting Fields Foundation will present an outdoor Pride event featuring drag performances hosted by Thorgy Thor, a Baron von Steuben historical reenactment, and a panel with creators of Washington's Gay General.
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.
TELL ME to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With Sadiq Ali Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Sadiq Ali Company will present TELL ME, a sequel to award-winning THE CHOSEN HARAM, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase, blending dance, circus and storytelling to explore HIV through a contemporary lens.
TAP OUT! (OR I'LL HIT YOU AGAIN) to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Croft & Dye Productions will present TAP OUT! (OR I'LL HIT YOU AGAIN) at the Edinburgh Fringe, a dark comedy starring Matt Ackerman about masculinity, loneliness, and a man who picks street fights to feel something.
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