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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PUTTANA to Make UK Premiere at Summerhall During Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Italian theatre company TeatroE will bring PUTTANA to Summerhall's Red Lecture Theatre as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, using binaural audio technology to explore the sexualisation of women's bodies and the violence that follows.
THE MCENFRO SHOW To Perform As A Part Of Hollywood Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 24, 2026
Jonas Woolverton, a veteran of Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity and Spiegelworld's Superfrico, will bring his one-man cirque-clown-comedy show to West Hollywood's Zephyr Theatre as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
FOMO: FORMERLY MORMON to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Award-winning solo show FOMO: FORMERLY MORMON, written and performed by Frankie Lee, heads to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The comedic piece follows a young gay man navigating life after leaving the Mormon Church.
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!
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.
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