Photos: Glenn Adamson, Lauren Jones, and More in DARK OF THE MOON
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
All new production images have been released from the world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!
BASIC BALD B*TCH to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut at Underbelly Cowgate
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Emily Glaze's solo show BASIC BALD B*TCH uses comedy and drag to explore alopecia, sexual assault survival, identity, and self-reclamation at Edinburgh's Underbelly Cowgate.
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.
Joffrey Ballet Promotes Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet announced the promotion of Rehearsal Director Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director, a newly created position and the first of its kind since Ashley Wheater MBE was appointed Artistic Director in 2007.
Seven Devils Playwrights Conference to Return for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The Seven Devils Playwrights Conference announced its 2026 cohort of eight playwrights, selected from a record 966 submissions, for two weeks of free staged readings and workshops in McCall, Idaho.
Photos: LUZIA's Alexey Goloborodko Hosts Contortion Workshop Near Cirque Big Top
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Cirque du Soleil LUZIA performer Aleksei Goloborodko, widely known as “The World’s Most Flexible Man,” hosted a unique contortion workshop at The Gym & CrossFit Alcides in Oaks, PA, steps from the iconic Cirque du Soleil Big Top. See photos of the cast.
THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK Musical to Hold NYC Industry Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
A new musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK will hold a private industry workshop and table reading in Manhattan, featuring NYC stage veterans with Off-Broadway and national tour credits.
Dances With Films LA to Screen 279 Films and 36 World Premieres at Its 29th Edition
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Dances With Films: LA announced its 29th edition lineup, featuring 279 films and 36 feature-length world premieres at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, including opening and closing night galas.
Bob Brader's New Solo Show KITTY DADDY To Play Off-Broadway and Edinburgh Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Bob Brader's solo show Kitty Daddy will have its World Premiere at 59E59 Theaters as part of the East to Edinburgh Festival, followed by a UK Premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe. Brader wrote and performs the show, directed by Suzanne Bachner.
THIS WAS A MAN to Make NYC Return for First Time Since 1926 with Project Shaw
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group will present Noël Coward's This Was a Man as part of its Project Shaw series, marking the play's first known New York presentation since its original premiere nearly 100 years ago.
Write Out Loud Will Host Three Programs Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Write Out Loud will present three programs in San Diego marking the U.S. Semiquincentennial, including a story concert, a WWII letters reading co-produced with Scripps Ranch Theatre, and an NEA-funded American Literary Heroes showcase.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Will Return to Central Park With Free Performance
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Boomerang Theatre Company will present a free production of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW in Central Park, marking the company's 23rd free Shakespeare production since 1999.
IS IT TOO LATE NOW TO SAY SORRY? to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Adam Lenson's new solo show IS IT TOO LATE NOW TO SAY SORRY? will have its world premiere at Summerhall's Red Lecture Theatre during the Edinburgh Fringe, fusing storytelling, music, memoir, and a dissection of the celebrity apology.
PUNCH Musical to Make World Premiere at The Factory Theatre With Chilina Kennedy and Belinda Corpuz
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Eclipse Theatre Company will present PUNCH, a new musical by Andrew Seok, in concert at The Factory Theatre Mainspace, featuring Chilina Kennedy and Belinda Corpuz.
Mark Davy, Annie Hampson OBE, and More Will Judge The Great British Theatres Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Theatres Trust announced the judges for its inaugural Great British Theatre Awards, including West End actor Obioma Ugoala and leading voices in architecture, accessibility, and cultural leadership.
Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Paranormal Activity will make its Canadian Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in a strictly limited engagement. The cast of the Toronto production includes six actors with credits on Broadway, London's West End and touring productions.
ACHY BREAKY BRIDE Will Return to St Helens Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Regal Entertainments Ltd will present ACHY BREAKY BRIDE at St Helens Theatre Royal, with Leanne Campbell reprising her acclaimed role as Jolene alongside X Factor star David Heath and a full ensemble cast.
WAKE, 2021, and More Set For ArtsEmerson 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions including HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and a world premiere, running throughout the year in Ashland, OR.
London Clown Festival 2026 Celebrates 10 Years Of Clowning Across London
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL marks its 10th anniversary with performers from Poland, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, the USA, and the UK, appearing at Soho Theatre and Jacksons Lane.
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.
BANANA MAN LIVE to Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Ari Fromm's solo show BANANA MAN LIVE, directed by Natalie Nicole Dressel, will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Broadwater Black Box in Los Angeles.
WHO WE BECOME: ONE-ACTS by Lanford Wilson to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Deep Flight Productions will present Who We Become, a trilogy of one-act plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, staged as two alternating productions.
Photos: Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM Opens at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Classic Stage Company celebrated the opening night of Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium, the New York premiere of master American dramatist Thornton Wilder’s final play. See photos from opening night here!
Nina Conti Will Debut NINA'S C*NTI CABARET at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winning Nina Conti will return to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her brand-new show ‘Nina's C*nti Cabaret.'
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