Out of this World 1962

The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) raised $1,012,596 in gross contributions at its 2026 Gala, surpassing $1 million for the first time in the event’s history. Learn more and check out photos here!

La MaMa will present its 2026 Puppet Festival featuring world premieres and international artists exploring contemporary puppet theatre across multiple venues.

La MaMa announced the 2026 lineup for its biannual puppet festival, featuring new contemporary works including the world premiere ENDLESS FORMS and TIRESIAS PRESENTS NEW WEIRD FUTURE - A WORK IN PROCESS.

George A. Romero's lost 1962 debut film will screen for the first time in full at the Pittsburgh venue where NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD premiered, accompanied by a newly commissioned orchestral score.

The George A. Romero Foundation and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present a symphonic concert celebrating the filmmaker's life and legacy, featuring a newly commissioned orchestral score accompanying his restored 1962 debut film.

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Huntington?

Craft Latino releases a 12-track collection honoring the pioneering Latin label Alegre Records and founder Al Santiago, featuring classics from Johnny Pacheco, Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Palmieri, Pete Rodríguez, and the Alegre All Stars on vinyl and digital formats.

Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

StarVista LIVE presented a check to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital after fundraising aboard its sold-out 70s Rock & Romance Cruise, bringing the two-year charitable total to over $362,000.

Patrick Hamilton (1904-1962) wrote his semi-autobiographical trilogy as a dark celebration of the seedy, smoggy, smutty London he inhabited in the late 1920s. Published first as Bob’s story (The Midnight Bell 1929), then with Jenny’s back-story (the salaciously titled The Siege of Pleasure 1932) and finally Ella’s simultaneous story to Bob’s (The Plains of Cement 1934, originally titled ‘Time, Gentlemen, Please’), Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky – A London Trilogy was compiled and published in one volume 1935.

This celebration of the scores and songs from the James Bond's film franchise leaves us stirred, not shaken, with a surprise appearance from Lulu.

BritBox will premiere AGATHA CHRISTIE'S TOMMY & TUPPENCE starring Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan and Imelda Staunton, headlining a fall slate that also includes new seasons of LUDWIG, DEATH VALLEY and TIME.

When is Labor Day weekend 2026? Sept 5! Celebrate with Kaatsbaan's festival featuring playwright readings, CRICKETS, and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret in Tivoli, NY.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

The Cape Fear show's final episode, starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams, streams globally on Apple TV this Friday, July 31.

The Skirball Cultural Center's Sunset Concerts series will close its 29th season with performances by Annie and The Caldwells and The Campbell Brothers.

John Wuchte and his Kick Boom Theater ensemble of five actors and two onstage musicians (Wuchte on percussion and Sarah Green on guitar) continue their exploration of live percussion scoring the actors’ movement, gestures and stylized dialogue during Anatomy of a Back at the Electric Lodge in Venice during the Daredevil Arts Festival, taking musical theater and dance to an exciting new level.

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?

What happens when a musical you’ve seen time and time again suddenly feels brand new?

BroadwayWorld chats with Ella Ruth Francis who stars as Tracy Turnblad in San Francisco Playhouse's production of 'Hairspray,' the effervescent musical running July 10 thru September 12. This is a role she was born to play.

Michael Feinstein celebrated Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall with sparkling arrangements, heartfelt ballads, and insider stories, joined by Tedd Firth and the Carnegie Hall Big Band for an evening of classic standards.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announced its 2026 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring three consecutive Saturdays of dance, music, and storytelling curated by Michèle Steinwald, with performers including Valerie June, Calpulli Danza Mexicana, and EVIDENCE.

The Greek National Opera returned to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with a reimagined version of the historic production of Cherubini’s Medea in June. learn more here.

theAcademy@pbd will present THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, the Kander and Ebb revue, at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach, featuring five student performers and original choreography reproduced by Director of Education Gary Cadwallader.

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Spelling Bee and more.