FROM THE GROUND UP Marks 10th Anniversary With Expanded Portland Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
From the Ground Up, Portland's feminist arts incubator, will present 10 YEARS OF BELONGING AND BECOMING at CoHo Productions, featuring 12 artists across theater, dance, comedy, and photography in its largest festival to date.
PlayGround Will Present Works By 2026 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST Winners at Potrero Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
PlayGround will present staged readings of four winning plays from its 2026 Young Playwrights Contest at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, featuring works by Bay Area high school students on themes of city life.
TWO BIRDS AND A BAG OF BONES To Have Industry Reading at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Cherubs Productions will present an industry reading of TWO BIRDS AND A BAG OF BONES, a new comedy feature film by Alexandra Bianco, directed by Isa Barrett, at The Tank NYC.
KIM'S CONVENIENCE San Diego Premiere Cast Unveiled At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Old Globe announced the full cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the award-winning comedy by Ins Choi that inspired the hit Netflix series, directed by Weyni Mengesha.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, EUREKA DAY & More Set for Stage West 48th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas, announced its 48th season lineup. The company, located on W. Vickery Blvd., continues its decades-long run as one of the city's prominent theatrical venues.
AIRLINE HIGHWAY Will Come to Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Celebrating the closing production of its 10th anniversary season, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) will present the regional premiere of Airline Highway, written by Lisa D'Amour and directed by Malinda L. Beckham and Curtis Barber.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.
Sam Beam and Lindsey Ferrentino Join Hermitage Beach Program
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Grammy-nominated Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Broadway playwright Lindsey Ferrentino will appear at the Hermitage Artist Retreat's beachfront 'Script & Song' program, as the retreat also celebrates a Pulitzer Prize win for a Hermitage-born production.
Westside Ballet Spring Gala to Feature Calvin Royal III of American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Westside Ballet of Santa Monica will present its Masters of Movement performances and Spring Gala, featuring American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Calvin Royal III alongside Los Angeles Ballet dancers and an incoming artistic director.
Pianist Gabriela Montero Will Perform Spanish Music Recital at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Gabriela Montero will perform a recital of Spanish and Spanish-inspired works at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, featuring pieces by Albéniz, Granados, and rarely performed miniatures by Alicia de Larrocha.
Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, and More Will Lead MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, with Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Katerina McCrimmon and others joining previously announced Beth Leavel in the production's return to Forest Park.
BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Come to WP Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company will present the New York premiere of BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally, directed by Jackie Alexander, at WP Theater on Broadway.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Will Present SMUIN IN FRAME for 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
DENAMIS and Sasco Team Up for Poetry Album 'Depletion Halos'
by Josh Sharpe - May 4, 2026
Electronic hip hop producer and composer Sascois is collaborating with poet DENAMIS (aka Dena Igusti) on an upcoming documentary poetry album titled 'Depletion Halos.'
Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov Will Perform Recital at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Honens International Piano Competition winner Pavel Kolesnikov will perform at Buttenwieser Hall at 92NY, offering a program spanning French Baroque to Chopin.
SEVEN SISTERS To Have World Premiere At Dramatic Repertory Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Dramatic Repertory Company will present the world premiere of SEVEN SISTERS by Lynne Conner, directed by Abigail Killeen, at Portland Stage Studio Theater in Portland, Maine, as part of the company's 15th season.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton Will Present at Harlem School of the Arts Curtains Up Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Harlem School of the Arts will host its annual Curtains Up Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Jeffrey Seller, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and others, with presenters including Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton.
Zhuo Mengting's STILL NOISE Will Premiere at Cambridge Junction's DISRUPT Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sound and performance artist Zhuo Mengting will present STILL NOISE, a lecture-performance examining amplification, power, and marginalised voices, at Cambridge Junction as part of its DISRUPT Festival.
Gilded Balloon Reveals 88 New Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Gilded Balloon announced a third wave of 88 shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring comedy, theatre, musicals and family programming across Teviot, Patter House and other city venues.
Aaron Alcaraz, Jade McLeod, and More Will Lead CONFESSIONS and ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
New York Theatre Barn's 19th season New Works Series will present excerpts from two new queer musicals, CONFESSIONS and ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT, at Five Angels Theater in NYC, with live streaming available.
THE MAESTRO Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.
Lea Salonga, Ray Chen, and More Set For Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, Resonance, which will feature Lea Salonga, Ray Chen, Elf in Concert, and more. Learn more about the full season here!
FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.
SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW English Premiere Will Come to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Finborough Theatre will present the English premiere of SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW, an award-winning play by Itai Erdal exploring the Arab-Israeli conflict, the occupation of Palestine, and the events leading to October 7.
Segal Center's WORLD VOICES Festival Will Host Free Readings of International Plays
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY will present WORLD VOICES, a four-day festival featuring staged readings of new plays in translation by playwrights from Tuscarora/Canada, Austria, France, Senegal, and Germany.
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