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THE PRICE to Open at Long Wharf Theatre in Partnership with Legacy Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2026


Long Wharf Theatre announces the full cast for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE in an inaugural partnership with Legacy Theatre. The production features Alexis Camins, Mark Nelson, Carman Lacivita, and Jennifer Lim.

Judith Malina Book Celebration At Segal Center to Feature Kate Bredeson, Anna Opel, Penny Arcade, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026


The Martin E. Segal Theatre will host a discussion of two books on radical theatre director Judith Malina, featuring editors Kate Bredeson and Anna Opel alongside scholars and artists.

Matt Henry, Sir Ian McKellen, and More Set For RAISE THE ROOF! at the Victoria Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026


A fundraiser for Denville Hall's centenary will bring together entertainment industry performers at the Victoria Palace Theatre, hosted by Bradley Walsh.

BMOP to Open 2026-27 Season with Soprano Julia Bullock at Jordan Hall
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026


Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present its season-opening concert featuring soprano Julia Bullock performing works by Samuel Barber and Matthew Aucoin, along with a world premiere by Anthony De Ritis.

Karamu House to Open 2026-27 Season with MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026


Karamu House, the nation's oldest Black producing theatre, opens its 2026-27 season with Ed Schmidt's historical drama MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING at the Cleveland Foundation Jelliffe Theatre.

Interview: Tony Winner Susan Hilferty On Dressing WICKED's Ozians & More
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 28, 2026


Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”

RAISE THE ROOF! Will Benefit Denville Hall at Victoria Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026


Elstree Studios and Denville Hall unite for a centenary fundraiser hosted by Bradley Walsh, bringing together entertainment industry performers and stars to support Denville Hall's capital appeal.

Cultural Heritage Exhibition to Open at Beck Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026


Beck Center for the Arts will present work by David Buttram, Rafael Valdivieso, and Gina Washington in the Hoffman-Stach Gallery, exploring culture, identity, and memory.

Premieres by Romeo Castellucci, Angélica Liddell and More Set for NYU Skirball 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026


NYU Skirball has revealed its 2026-27 season. Three of today’s most incendiary international performance makers—Romeo Castellucci, Angélica Liddell, and Milo Rau—come to NYU Skirball this season

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026


Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

A Broadway Walking Tour- 8 Historic Spots to Visit in the Theatre District 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026


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!

American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026


American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

LES MISERABLES Cast Revealed At Lyric Stage Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


Lyric Stage Boston has announced principal casting for its 2027 production of Les Misérables. Directed by Courtney O'Connor, the musical will star De'Lon Grant as Jean Valjean, Christopher Chew as Javert, and Kristian Espiritu as Fantine.

How Have Broadway Theater Sizes Changed Over the Years?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 24, 2026


xBroadway’s current theater capacity rules have not always been how they are now. The distinctions between Broadway, off-Broadway, and other types of venues have changed over the decades as the industry has evolved. 

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Dupont Underground
by Itai Yasur - Apr 27, 2026


Tennessee William's iconic work crackles to life at site of DC's long abadoned streetcar. See what our critic had to say.

How an Episcopal Retreat Became a Buzzy Off-Broadway Venue
by Joey Sims - Apr 20, 2026


This season, Broadway royalty has taken up residence in the splendid library of an Upper East Side mansion. So how did House of the Redeemer, a retreat house within the Episcopal Archdiocese of New York, become off-Broadway’s hottest new venue?

World Premiere of TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY Comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026


Troupe has announced the world premiere of Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Learn more here!

Kip Williams-Helmed THE MAIDS to be Presented at St. Ann’s Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026


St. Ann’s Warehouse’s 2025-26 season will culminate with the Donmar Warehouse’s production of The Maids, Jean Genet’s masterpiece of class struggle and blurred identity, in a new version written and directed by Kip Williams.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Unveils First 2026 Program Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025


Edinburgh International Festival will release tickets for four headline events from its 2026 programme on November 27, offering an early look at next summer’s major international engagements.

Tony Winner and Screen Star June Lockhart Dies at 100
by Team BWW - Oct 25, 2025


Beloved and iconic actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side. 

Which Broadway Theatres Have Housed the Most (and Least) Tony-Winning Shows?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 1, 2025


Did you know that the Richard Rodgers Theatre, current home of Hamilton, has housed more Best Musical Tony Award winners than any other Broadway house? Since the Tony Awards began in 1947 and began issuing a Best Musical Award in 1949, nine Best Musicals have played the Richard Rodgers Theatre, which used to be named the 46th Street Theatre.

10 Inspiring Pieces of Theatre History I Saw Up Close And In Person This Summer—And How You Can Too!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 10, 2025


In many of America’s cities, theatre history exists in plain sight. Whether inside a museum or on a street corner, fascinating pieces of theatre lore exist, waiting to be discovered by an interested passerby. Here are ten inspiring displays of theatre history I saw up close and in person this summer, from New York City to Washington D.C. and beyond. You can visit them too—and many are free to see! 

The Tank's LimeFest has to Present Marissa Alaniz's ELIZABETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025


The Tank's LimeFest has selected Marissa Alaniz's play 'Elizabeth' as a part of its festival line up.

Red Baraat Releases New Album 'Bhangra Rangeela' Today
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025


America's only South Asian wedding band Red Baraat fires on all cylinders with its blistering new studio album, Bhangra Rangeela.

Guthrie Theater Presents Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025


The Guthrie Theater has announced the company and related events for its upcoming production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, directed by Tracy Brigden.

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