WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.
Red Bull Theater Unveils Line-Up For SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2026 will present eight world premieres in one night at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, featuring commissioned works by Ken Ludwig and Betty Shamieh alongside six emerging playwrights.
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
Photos: First Look at Robert Montano in SMALL Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
The Penguin Rep Theatre production of SMALL, written by and starring Robert Montano, opens tonight at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. See production photos here!
Certain Blacks Ensemble Festival Will Return in July
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Certain Blacks will present Ensemble Festival 2026 at London's Royal Victoria Docks, a free two-day outdoor event featuring circus, dance, and theatre from UK and Catalan artists exploring identity, ecology, and collective experience.
Photos: CYRANO DE BERGERAC in Rehearsal at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Rehearsal photos have been released from Cyrano de Bergerac, produced in the West End by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions and running at the Noël Coward Theatre. Check out the photos here!
James Trickey Will Return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe With SPLIT
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Comedian James Trickey returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a new hour, SPLIT, following a sold-out debut run that included a fire alarm mid-show and a punch to the face at a Fringe award entry.
Gary Gulman to Perform Live at Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Comedian Gary Gulman, known for his HBO Max specials and off-Broadway run of 'Grandiloquent,' will take the stage at Columbus' Lincoln Theatre, presented by CAPA. Tickets start at $37.50.
ONE FOR THE POT to Open at Shaw Festival with Peter Fernandes Leading Farcical Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Shaw Festival's production of ONE FOR THE POT, directed by Chris Abraham, reunites the creative team behind One Man, Two Guvnors. Peter Fernandes leads the cast in Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton's comedy of mistaken identities at the Festival Theatre.
ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE SHOW to Return to The Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Bill Connors, a tribute artist with over 16 years and 3,000 performances portraying Elton John, will return to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH for a 1-hour-45-minute concert featuring costumes, hits, and showmanship.
DISCLOSURE DAY to Screen in 70mm Exclusively in New England at Coolidge Corner Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, Massachusetts will present Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY and Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY in 70mm, alongside a repertory series pairing classic films from both directors.
A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU to Premiere at 2026 Durango PlayFest
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Playwright John Farmanesh-Bocca will premiere and direct his absurdist comedy A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU at the Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast that includes Wendie Malick, Marg Helgenberger, and Brenda Strong.
A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
John Farmanesh-Bocca will premiere and direct his absurdist comedy A Deal Picked Just for You at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Wendie Malick, Marg Helgenberger, and Brenda Strong.
Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.
DIARY OF A MAD MAN to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
Mark McAuley's one-man show Diary of a Mad Man, adapted from Gogol's 1835 story and set in contemporary Ireland, traces a corporate worker's psychological collapse through Instagram reels at Assembly Roxy. The show is coming to Edinburgh Fringe.
Shedload-of-Future Fund Announces 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Bursary Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh announced five recipients of the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund, a bursary supporting early-career artists taking work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
SIX, HEATHERS, and More Set For Darlington Hippodrome Summer 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Darlington Hippodrome announced its upcoming summer season brochure, featuring theatre, live entertainment, family shows, and star appearances at the North East venue.
Andrew Doherty Will Bring REVIEWERS WELCOME… TO DIE! to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Andrew Doherty announced a new comedy horror show, REVIEWERS WELCOME… TO DIE!, for a full month-long run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following sold-out runs of his previous shows and a BBC Radio 4 debut.
Katie Norris to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With MOTHER SUCCUBUS
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Katie Norris will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her third solo show, MOTHER SUCCUBUS, following a sold-out run and an Edinburgh Comedy Award 'Best Show' nomination for her previous hour.
Cast Set For SHEAR MADNESS at The Mill At Sonning
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The Mill At Sonning announced the cast for SHEAR MADNESS, Paul Portner's record-breaking comedy whodunit directed by Sally Hughes, featuring Rosaleen Burton, Daniel Cane, Gwithian Evans, Jonathan Markwood, Natalie Ogle, and Paul O'Neill.
FRANKLINLAND to Extend Run at Lantern Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Lantern Theater Company announced a one-week extension of FRANKLINLAND, Lloyd Suh's comedy about Benjamin Franklin and his son, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia, due to audience and student group demand.
FALSTAFF World Premiere to Open Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival's Free Summer Series
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival announced the world premiere of FALSTAFF, a new work drawn entirely from Shakespeare's own text, as part of its free annual Shakespeare by the Sea series at Carlin Park in Jupiter, FL.
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK to Make World Premiere at The Glitch
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Black Bat Productions announced the world premiere of ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK, a new play by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller exploring medically assisted dying, directed by Mimi Harlow Robinson at The Glitch in Waterloo.
ROGUE THEATER FESTIVAL to Return for 8th Season at The Flea Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
The Rogue Theater Festival returns to The Flea Theater in Tribeca for its 8th season, presenting 37 original productions in partnership with Abingdon Theatre Company, including fully staged plays, staged readings, and digital streaming performances.
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