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.
THE ABOLITIONIST'S REFRAIN to Make World Premiere at Boston Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Elliot Norton Award-winner Malcolm Ingram will portray Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier in THE ABOLITIONIST'S REFRAIN, a new play by Michael Cormier presented by Punctuate4 at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston.
ROAR OF THE GRAIN to Receive Finlandia Foundation Grant, HCLAB Workshop Set
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
ROAR OF THE GRAIN, a new play by Satu inspired by Finnish history, received a 2026 Finlandia Foundation National grant to support a developmental workshop presented by the Harold Clurman Lab Theater at the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood.
National Ballet of Canada First Soloist Jenna Savella Retires After 22 Years
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Jenna Savella, First Soloist with The National Ballet of Canada, will retire at the end of the current season after 22 years with the company, performing the title role in EMMA BOVARY in her final appearances.
CRIPS WITH CHIPS to Open at Mercury Theatre Colchester with Free Tickets
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Graeae and Mercury Theatre Colchester will present CRIPS WITH CHIPS, a scratch night of short plays by Disabled and neurodivergent writers, directed by Graeae Artistic Director Jenny Sealey. Tickets are free.
Pauly Shore to Perform at Comedy Works Landmark and Larimer Square
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Pauly Shore will perform stand-up comedy at Comedy Works South at the Landmark and Comedy Works Downtown at Larimer Square in Denver, with tickets available at ComedyWorks.com.
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival to Present 12 World Premieres in 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring world premieres of two musicals and ten new plays at AMT Theater in NYC's Theater District.
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
Kayenta Arts' Summer Arts Showcase to Celebrate New Work By Southern Utah Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
Kayenta Arts announced its Summer Arts Showcase, a monthlong multidisciplinary celebration of original work by Southern Utah artists, featuring music, theater, poetry, film, and visual art at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta.
Catherine Russell to Star in Joanna Murray-Smith's SWITZERLAND at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
Catherine Russell, known for Holby City and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, will play Patricia Highsmith in Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds' in-house production of Joanna Murray-Smith's psychological thriller SWITZERLAND.
Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Revival Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
Revival Theatre Company revealed the cast for Fiddler on the Roof, with Tad Paulson as Tevye and Jacob Simon as Motel. Performances will be held at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
KODACHROME to Close Bergen County Players' 93rd Season
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Bergen County Players will present Adam Szymkowicz's one-act comedy KODACHROME as the final production of its 93rd season, with director Rachel Alt leading an ensemble cast at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.
Watermill Theatre Will Dedicate CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG to Late Greenham Trust CEO
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Watermill Theatre's summer production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will be dedicated to Chris Boulton, the late Chief Executive of Greenham Trust, who supported the theatre through community outreach and funding initiatives.
THIS IS MY DAD to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe With Jody Kamali
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Comedian Jody Kamali's solo show THIS IS MY DAD makes its world premiere at Assembly George Square, Edinburgh Fringe, exploring his Iranian father's secret life, hidden debts, and quiet aid to Middle Eastern refugees.
THE MUSIC MAN Will Come to Buddy Holly Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will play Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock as part of the Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall series, with four performances scheduled.
Gloucester Stage Company Appoints Brooke Smith As Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Gloucester Stage Company named Brooke Smith as Managing Director, joining Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw ahead of the company's 47th season, which includes a world premiere and regional premieres.
A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES to Open at Theatre Royal Bath This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Emma Rice Company's adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES will return this Christmas at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, following a sell-out run at the company's Frome home base.
Cole Escola Will Make West End Debut in OH, MARY!; Booking Extended
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Cole Escola will reprise their Tony Award-winning role as Mary Todd Lincoln in a limited West End run of OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre, as the Olivier Award-winning production extends booking into early 2027.
BONDI FESTIVAL Will Return to Bondi Beach in July
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Bondi Festival announced its return to Bondi Beach, featuring an expanded program of live music, theatre, comedy, immersive art and food markets, plus the return of its iconic Ice Rink and Vista Ferris Wheel.
BUYER & CELLAR Will Come to Hub Theatre Company of Boston in July
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will present Jonathan Tolins' comedy BUYER & CELLAR, starring multi-Elliot Norton and IRNE award winner Victor L. Shopov, at Club Café in Boston's Back Bay. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can.
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