UPTOWN EXPRESS By Kevin Cheng to be Presented at The Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Kevin Cheng's existential drama Uptown Express will return to the stage at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village as part of the 15th Annual Short Play Festival, directed by Emily M. White.
The Big House Unveils 2026 Season Challenging State Censorship in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
The Big House revealed a 2026 season of three works exploring state censorship, created with care-affected young people. Productions include A DoL House, The Inquest, and and a UK tour of Blaze FM.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Will Come to Sydney's Foundry Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Hayes Theatre Co's acclaimed five-actor production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, previously a sold-out hit, opens at the Foundry Theatre inside the Sydney Lyric in Pyrmont, with original cast members returning alongside new recruits.
WYO Theater Will Host Creative Aging Class With Dave Munsick
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
The WYO Theater's Creative Aging program will feature Dave Munsick as a guest teacher in an upcoming class held through the WYO PLAY initiative in Sheridan, Wyoming.
WHAT SURVIVES World Premiere Set for Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
WHAT SURVIVES, a new one-act play about a community reckoning with an ICE abduction, will have its world premiere at The Broadwater in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
DRAGONESS Launches Debut Season From Tin Can Contingency
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Tin Can Contingency will present DRAGONESS, a satirical play on race and art under capitalism, written by Thai-American playwright Cha Mangan and directed by Samantha Ozeas at Inspiration Point in the Bronx.
FILMAFRICA 2026 Will Present Pan-African Cinema Series at BAM Rose Cinemas
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
BAM Rose Cinemas will present FILMAFRICA 2026, a showcase of contemporary and classic Pan-African cinema curated by the New York African Film Festival, featuring world, US, and North American premieres from Uganda, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and beyond.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS To Close At Town Hall Theatre Co. Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Town Hall Theatre Company will present TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS as the final production of its 2025-2026 season. Adapted by Nia Vardalos from Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book.
Niki J. Borger Releases New One-Act Play Collection IN-BETWEEN
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Playwright Niki J. Borger released IN-BETWEEN, a collection of eight interconnected one-act plays with gender-neutral casting exploring grief, identity, and mortality, now available in paperback and ebook.
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!
World Premiere of VINELAND PLACE by Steven Dietz Will Come to Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Palm Beach Dramaworks will stage the world premiere of Steven Dietz's VINELAND PLACE, a cat-and-mouse thriller about a young writer hired to finish a late novelist's final book, directed by J. Barry Lewis.
CONSTELLATIONS Will Come to Cork Midsummer Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Cork Arts Theatre, in association with Cork Midsummer Festival, will present CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne, directed by Al Dalton, starring Julie Maguire and Aidan Moriarty in an 80-minute drama about love and free will.
EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Elects 8 New Board Members for Three-Year Term
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.
CAPA Will Present PUNCH BROTHERS at Southern Theatre on North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
CAPA will present PUNCH BROTHERS at Columbus' Southern Theatre as part of the Grammy-winning band's 64-city North American tour, supporting their new all-instrumental album featuring fiddle player Brittany Haas.
THE MONSTERS Cast & Creative Team Unveiled at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
HELL MOUTH Run Extended At Road Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Road Theatre Company announced an extension of HELL MOUTH, the world premiere written by Tom Jacobson and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, closing at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood.
AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD Announced At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will perform AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD at Westport Country Playhouse, accompanied by longtime music director Andy Einhorn.
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi Will Lead TENDER at Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The sold-out queer thriller-romance TENDER transfers to Bush Theatre's main Holloway Theatre, starring Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi, directed by Emily Aboud.
A GOODNIGHT KISS Will Perform Special Engagement at Five Points Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
A GOODNIGHT KISS, Cinzi Lavin's Civil War-era drama based on 90 real love letters found in a Connecticut attic, will stage an exclusive residence at Five Points Arts Center following a historic performance at the state capitol.
Matt Doyle, Jacob Dickey, and More Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Muny announced the lead cast for SOMETHING ROTTEN!, including Tony winner Matt Doyle and Bryonha Marie, as the musical comedy makes its Muny premiere to close Season 108 in Forest Park.
Maya Rudolph Extends Run in OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Maya Rudolph has extended her Broadway run as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! after breaking two all-time box office records in her debut week at the Lyceum Theatre.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for GATE SHUT PANIC at JACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
BroadwayWorld has a first look inside rehearsals for GATE SHUT PANIC, the new play written by Zoe Nelms and directed by Keira Dig. The production will run May 28-30 at JACK. Check out the rehearsal photos below.
CHUNKY JEWELLERY By Scotland's Barrowland Ballet to Embark On International Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase, Chunky Jewellery will tour to the Open the Door International Festival and more.
Jeremy Jordan, Lawrence Brownlee and More to Perform at Newport Classical Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The Newport Classical Music Festival will present concerts across Rhode Island venues, featuring pianist Michelle Cann, Broadway star Jeremy Jordan, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, and a regional premiere co-commissioned by the festival.
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