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.
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
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.
Sam Beam and Lindsey Ferrentino Join Hermitage Beach Program
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Grammy-nominated Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Broadway playwright Lindsey Ferrentino will appear at the Hermitage Artist Retreat's beachfront 'Script & Song' program, as the retreat also celebrates a Pulitzer Prize win for a Hermitage-born production.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.
THE PLOT To Have World Premiere At Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
theatregoose will present the world premiere of THE PLOT at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Written and directed by Emma Howlett, the production draws on the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot to explore storytelling and power.
American Composers Orchestra Will Perform EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The American Composers Orchestra will present EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center in NYC, featuring works by seven composers, conducted by Jeffery Meyer with mentor composers Valerie Coleman, Huang Ruo, and Curtis Stewart.
BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Come to WP Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company will present the New York premiere of BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally, directed by Jackie Alexander, at WP Theater on Broadway.
PIT OF HOPE Will Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
PIT OF HOPE, a new play by Vince Tula, will make its world premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, exploring ICE raids and immigration through the perspective of pit bulls in the LA shelter system.
THE BEAR, EVERY TIME To Play Soho Playhouse As Part Of Lighthouse Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
The Bear, Every Time will be presented at SoHo Playhouse in New York City as part of the 2026 Lighthouse Series. The award-winning short play by Carrie Keating will run for three performances.
THE BEAR, EVERY TIME to be Presented Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
ToastCo. will present The Bear, Every Time, Carrie Keating's surrealist dark comedy inspired by a viral TikTok trend, at SoHo Playhouse as part of the 2026 Lighthouse Series.
Zach Barr Wins 2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award For THE PILON
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Playwright Zach Barr received the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for THE PILON, which had its world premiere at Chicago's Red Theater. The award carries a $25,000 honorarium.
Extravaganza One Act Fest Releases 2024 and 2025 One-Act Play Collections
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Extravaganza One Act Fest, a Los Angeles theater initiative led by Wolfgang Bodison, released two anthologies of original short-form plays developed through its rehearsal and performance process, now available in print and digital formats.
HYSTERICAL A Clown Thriller Will Play Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Jackie Skinner will present HYSTERICAL, a clown thriller she wrote and performs, at Skiptown Playhouse in Los Angeles as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam To Be Presented At Beck Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts will present SPEECH & DEBATE, Stephen Karam's comedy about three misfit high school students in Salem, Oregon, directed by Case Western Reserve University's Don Carrier in Lakewood, OH.
RIGHT TO FLIGHT Rooftop Performance To Be Presented By Noo Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Noo Arts and Pratt Institute will present RIGHT TO FLIGHT, a rooftop performance and installation at Kingsland Wildflowers in Brooklyn raising awareness about migratory bird deaths caused by NYC building collisions.
DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY To Be Presented By Out of the Box Theatrics
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Out of the Box Theatrics announced its 2026-2027 season, including industry presentations of DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY as part of its 'Building the Box' series, plus a new development initiative called 'World Builders.'
Electropop Musical FAIRLIGHT Heads Out on UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
FAIRLIGHT, an electropop musical retelling the origin story of lawn tennis as a queer love story, will tour across the UK, performing on actual tennis courts from Birmingham to Wimbledon and Crawley Pride.
DINNER PARTY Will Make New York Premiere at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute's StrasbergWorks program will present DINNER PARTY, a student-written play by Reina Macias, making its New York premiere at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre, directed by Tyrel Jackson Williams.
Harry Judd of McFly Joins HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL London Transfer
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
McFly drummer Harry Judd will play Coach Bolton in the London transfer of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, taking over the role from Jason Donovan following a Salford run.
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