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The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, will screen four classic films including Lon Chaney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME with live organ accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, along with THE BAT WHISPERS, SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT, and THE VAMPIRE BAT.

The full cast has been revealed for Lynn Nottage and John Legend's new musical IMITATION OF LIFE, starring Adrienne Warren, Jessica Vosk, Michael Luwoye, and Charlie Thurston at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.

Rorschach Theatre will present an immersive experience inspired by true events of 1933, inviting audiences through multiple locations at The Stacks at Buzzard Point to explore a story of two lovers who vanish during a storm.

The world premiere of Lynn Nottage and John Legend's musical will star Adrienne Warren, Jessica Vosk, Michael Luwoye, and Charlie Thurston at The Griffin Theater at The Shed in a co-production with National Black Theatre.

Happiness is Encores! news! NEW YORK CITY CENTER just announced that Encores! Let ’Em Eat Cake replaces the previously announced Hallelujah, Baby! from March 17 through 28, 2027. The  production will be directed by Zack Winokur (Artistic Director, AMOC), in association with Opera  Philadelphia, with Guest Music Director Rob Berman leading The Encores! Orchestra. Hallelujah, Baby! will be presented during a future Encores! season to allow more time for creative development. 

What a night! Leslee Warren truly amazed this reviewer with her magnificent vocal portrayal of her idol, Lena Horne. She returns to Chelsea Table on October 8

The Coolidge Corner Theatre will present the second season of CINEMA MASALA, a monthly series of Indian films presented in association with the Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation. The series will feature eight screenings of Bollywood classics including DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE and THE LUNCHBOX.

BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

If you’re looking to dig deeper into Broadway gossip, why not check some federal financial databases? Producers usually like to keep their private fundraising out of the spotlight. Still, on a website run by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), producers disclose how much money they’re raising for upcoming Broadway-bound shows, national tours, West End transfers, and more. But why are multi-million-dollar Broadway productions making financial data freely accessible to the public? And what information are producers sharing with (or obscuring from) the public under mysterious, theatre-lyric-themed LLC names?

Guitarist Laura Lootens will release her second album SHAPE OF MY HEART on October 9, 2026, on the naïve classiques label. She will perform works from the album across 15 US cities beginning September 9 in Boston, with additional stops in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and other major cities through November.

Exceptet released "Chopsticks," the first single from EPISODIC MEMORY, a portrait album of works by composer Brendon Randall-Myers due on cmntx records.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.

Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!

Tickets are on sale for the world premiere production, part of The Rep's 2026 golden SummerStage season in Little Rock, Arkansas.

American Repertory Theater of WNY will present Jack Kirkland's stage adaptation of Tobacco Road at The Compass Performing Arts Factory in Buffalo, directed by Matthew LaChiusa.

San Francisco Ballet will perform at Jacob's Pillow for the first time in seven decades, with the Albany Symphony providing live accompaniment. Ephrat Asherie Dance will also return with SHADOW CITIES.

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will feature a brand-new Rockettes number and immersive new technology for its 2026/2027 show. Learn more here!

Inspired by Charles Addams’ characters, THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL is a delightfully “kooky” homage to the source material and the subsequent television and cinema legacy.

Sharon Playhouse will present 42ND STREET, directed by Artistic Director Carl Andress, featuring tap dancing, iconic songs, and the story of a young chorus girl chasing her Broadway dreams.

Luna Stage and Richard Jordan Productions bring MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre, inspired by Hannah Arendt's arrest, before transferring to 59E59 Theatre in New York City.

Harper Celebrate and the Radio City Rockettes announced a new holiday book, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes: Recipes and Crafts to Bring Home the Magic, featuring festive recipes, DIY crafts, and behind-the-scenes stories from the legendary production.

Harper Celebrate and the Radio City Rockettes are collaborating on a new book – Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes: Recipes and Crafts to Bring Home the Magic.

National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.

What did our critic think of ANNIE at Greater Boston Stage Company?

Artemisia LeFay's new show, IT'S ALL A SWINDLE, plays 6/16 at Don't Tell Mama and 10/8 at the Laurie Beechman in NYC. Read a conversation with the singer about what makes Weimar-era music so compelling in today's political climate