COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
Stockard Channing to Make Directorial Debut With KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Edinburgh Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Stockard Channing will make her directorial debut at the Edinburgh Festival with KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, starring longtime friend David Westhead, with all proceeds benefiting the Wembley to Soweto Foundation.
TRAVESTY by Sasha Velour to Make New England Tour Debut at The Adams Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour will bring her new theater show TRAVESTY to Williamstown, MA, for its New England Tour debut, presented by The Adams Theater at Williams College's '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.
Abigail Weinstock to Bring GIRAFFE To The Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Abigail Weinstock's semi-autobiographical comedy Giraffe, about masking and late autism diagnosis, will play the Edinburgh Fringe, directed by Fringe First winner Emma Jude Harris.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Zoom Panel on Licensing for Theater Professionals
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering via Zoom focused on licensing, featuring James Rocco and C. Michael Perry discussing legal rights, royalties, and how producers can navigate the licensing landscape.
SORE, TOUCH OF RED: RECOLLECTION, and IN-PRACTICE to Make NYC Debuts with TRIBE
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
TRIBE, the multidisciplinary arts collective founded by MacArthur Fellow Shamel Pitts, announced a series of NYC events including the world premiere of SORE, a documentary screening, and a movement workshop.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
THE SOUND OF AMERICA Rock Musical to Make World Premiere at FringeArts in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
THE SOUND OF AMERICA, a rock musical reimagining Benjamin Franklin as America's first rock star, will have its world premiere at FringeArts in Philadelphia, with Roger Daltrey of The Who serving as Royal Governor.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Close Calgary Philharmonic's 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic will present a rarely performed note-for-note production of Mendelssohn's score to Shakespeare's play, led by former Music Director Hans Graf at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
TEEN DAD World Premiere, JITNEY and More Set for Passage Theatre 42 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
Passage Theatre Company in Trenton, NJ revealed its 42nd season, its largest since before 2020, featuring a world premiere, August Wilson's Jitney, and much more.
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.
SAVING BRITNEY Will Return at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Fake Escape will present SAVING BRITNEY at Edinburgh Fringe, a solo show by Shereen Roushbaiani exploring celebrity obsession, the #FreeBritney movement, and sexual identity through one millennial's parallel journey with Britney Spears.
Jason Donovan Will Lead ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Jason Donovan will star as Randle P. McMurphy in a new production of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, joined by Nadine Garner as Nurse Ratched and Jeremy Proulx as Chief Bromden.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Retirement of General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Anthony Durone, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board of Trustees, has announced that Deborah Sandler Kemper, the company's General Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2012, will be retiring effective June 30, 2027, after 15 years of leadership.
JILLITH FAIR to Honor Jill Sobule at Club Passim for Pride Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Club Passim in Cambridge, MA will present Jillith Fair, a Pride Month tribute to late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, featuring performances and stories from Nini Camps, Antje Duvekot, and more.
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP Will Make World Premiere UK Tour Starring Giovanna Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Giovanna Fletcher is set to return to the stage in the world premiere UK tour of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP, based on S.J. Watson's bestselling novel previously adapted into a film starring Nicole Kidman.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Anniversary Celebration with Two NYC Theater Companies
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited's weekly Zoom gathering will feature the founders of Houses on the Moon and Parity Productions discussing milestone anniversaries, evolving fundraising strategies, and lessons learned leading community-centered theater companies.
WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.
Krishnendu Majumdar Named New Chair of Trustees at Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bush Theatre announced Krishnendu Majumdar as its new Chair of Trustees. The award-winning film and television producer and former BAFTA Chair succeeds Uzma Hasan, who served five years in the role.
LIGHT SWITCH To Have Florida Premiere At Island City Stage Will Present
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Island City Stage will present the Florida premiere of LIGHT SWITCH, a comedy by autistic playwright Dave Osmundsen following a young, gay, autistic man navigating modern dating through the lens of 19th-century romantic literature.
Calgary Philharmonic Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic announced its 2026/2027 season, with full program details available for the upcoming year of performances at Calgary's Arts Commons.
BIPOC Critics Lab Will Go Bi-Coastal With The Public Theater & The Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
The Public Theater and The Old Globe announced a partnership to co-host Jose Solís' BIPOC CRITICS LAB, marking the program's first bi-coastal cohort. Applications are now open for the 2026-27 season.
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will return for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027. The production will take to the road again next year. Learn more here!
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