THE COMEDY STORE Will Come to Woolwich Works as Part of New Comedy Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Woolwich Works announced a new comedy season featuring The Comedy Store, presented by Live Nation, alongside Edinburgh Fringe previews from Sara Barron, Garrett Millerick, and others.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Star Marcello Hernandez Comes to Florida Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Marcello Hernandez, a cast member on Saturday Night Live and star of the Netflix special AMERICAN BOY, will perform live at the Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.
Lowry's Creative Writing Challenge Celebrates Young Writers From Across the North West
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Over 1,000 children aged 7 to 11 entered the Lowry's annual Creative Writing Challenge, with 20 shortlisted writers performing poetry, playscripts and stories on stage at the Quays Theatre, hosted by CBeebies presenter Evie Pickerill.
Tim Lucas Will Bring WE'RE HAVIN' A PARTY to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Tim Lucas brings his sell-out show WE'RE HAVIN' A PARTY to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre, blending stand-up, storytelling and live music featuring Motown, soul and rock 'n' roll classics.
PIPPIN, MEDEA, and More Set For Quintessence 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.
Adam Sank Will Bring BAD DATES: A ONE-MAN SHOW ABOUT MANY MEN to Cape May for Pride
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
East Lynne Theater Company will present comedian Adam Sank in BAD DATES: A ONE-MAN SHOW ABOUT MANY MEN, a one-night-only adults-only stand-up show marking the New Jersey debut of his award-winning performance at the Clemans Theater for the Arts in Cape May.
A SIMPLE HERSTORY Returns in a Special Live Radio Play Presentation in Conjunction with the 2026 Tribeca Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
A SIMPLE HERSTORY, the podcast project about women who ran for President, will be presented as a live radio play at The Tank in New York as part of the Tribeca Festival, featuring a segment on Senator Margaret Chase Smith.
LAUGHTERAMA Comedy Festival Will Come to Somerset House
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Somerset House will host stand-up comedy for the first time with LAUGHTERAMA, a new five-day festival featuring Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe, Ross Noble, and more across seven open-air shows.
ANTI-FASCIST PASTA NIGHT To Be Presented at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Comedian Ron Placone will premiere ANTI-FASCIST PASTA NIGHT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a political stand-up hour exploring politics, culture, and the anti-fascist roots of pasta, with preview shows in Los Angeles and New York.
HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY Comes to George Street Playhouse This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
George Street Playhouse announced a 60-minute multimedia benefit event celebrating Al Hirschfeld's Broadway illustrations, hosted by David Leopold of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.
Comedian Russell Peters Is Back At NJPAC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Russell Peters brings his Relax World Tour to NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, offering commentary on cancel culture, aging, and the state of the world from one of Rolling Stone's 50 Best Comics of All Time.
METAMORPHOSIS Fundraising Cabaret Will Come to Bee Cave
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Magnolia Musical Theatre will present Magnolia After Dark: METAMORPHOSIS, a one-night-only fundraising cabaret at Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, TX, featuring cast members from THE ADDAMS FAMILY and past MMT productions.
Comedy Duo Amy Nic & Lulu Simons Will Bring WORK IN PROGRESS (AND OTHER LIES) to Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
North west comics Amy Nic and Lulu Simons will present a double-bill stand-up show at Parr Hall in Warrington, blending caravan park tales and Spice Girls-inspired material as both performers test out new work.
Dana Goldberg Will Bring OUTRAGEOUS Comedy Tour to Dallas Comedy Club
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Comedian and activist Dana Goldberg, as seen on ABC, TBS, and Last Comic Standing, will bring her OUTRAGEOUS comedy tour to Dallas Comedy Club for one night only, headlining an all-LGBTQ+ stand-up lineup.
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.
Pleasance Theatre Trust Expands 2026 Fringe Programme With 95 New Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Pleasance Theatre Trust has added 95 new shows to its Edinburgh Fringe programme, featuring Tim Vine, Alex Edelman, and Flo & Joan among the highlights spanning comedy, theatre, and new writing.
CATHOLIC GUILT Will Return to The Elysian Theater for One Night Only in LA
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Kelly McCaughan's CATHOLIC GUILT, an International Fringe Encore Series winner, returns to The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles for a one-night-only performance blending clown, bouffon, and stand-up comedy.
Alice Cooper, Jason Mraz, One Night of Queen & More Announced At The Broward Center and The Parker
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
The Broward Center and The Parker in Fort Lauderdale will present a slate of upcoming performances, including Alice Cooper, Jason Mraz, Sal Vulcano, Samantha Bee, Devon Allman's Blues Summit, and One Night of Queen.
Photos: KOLHAAS Starring Arinzé Kene At Corn Exchange
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Production photos have been released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, directed by Omar Elerian (Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Chairs) starring three-time Olivier nominee Arinzé Kene.
Adam Minnick Will Perform at Laugh Along Comedy Night at The Avalon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Nationally touring comedian Adam Minnick brings his observational stand-up to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH. Known for his Dry Bar Comedy special, Low Pay and Disrespect, Minnick draws on life as a teacher, husband, and father.
Earthquake's Father's Day Comedy Show Will Come to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Earthquake's annual Father's Day Comedy Show returns to NJPAC in Newark, hosted by Sheryl Underwood, with performances by TK Kirkland, Donnell Rawlings, Mr. Bishop, D'Lai, and Junior.
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in June
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
Wynton Marsalis, KC and the Sunshine Band, Darren Criss and More Set for MPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
MPAC in Morristown announced a packed upcoming lineup including Wynton Marsalis, KC and the Sunshine Band, Darren Criss, Derek Hough, Straight No Chaser, and DISNEY'S FROZEN among the ticketed performances.
Full Cast Set for HERCULES Final Extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.
Graham Clark's GRAHAM CLARK'S 24-HOURS OF STAND-UP Returns to Little Mountain Gallery
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
JUNO-nominated comedian Graham Clark will perform 24 consecutive hours of stand-up at Little Mountain Gallery in Vancouver for the fourth year, with partial proceeds benefiting the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre.
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