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.
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in June
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
Arianna Williams & Ryan Jaske to Star in WEDDING PARTY World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Off-Broadway veteran Arianna Williams and Ryan Jaske will star in the world premiere of WEDDING PARTY at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, written and directed by former Netflix and CBS executive Adriana Martínez Barróon.
CHICHA LIBRE To Play Only Nyc Show Of The Season At Baby’s All Right
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Chicha Libre will perform its only New York City show of the season at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. The concert will feature special guests Milagro Verde. The performance is part of the Cumbia Vortex series.
Highmark Mann Center Will Present 50th Anniversary Season With 50+ Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Philadelphia's Highmark Mann Center announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring more than 50 performances, world premieres, and a $70 million campus transformation coinciding with America250 celebrations.
ANASTASIA Casting Set At La Mirada Theatre; Dillon Klena To Play Role Originated By Brother Derek Klena
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Dillon Klena, whose brother Derek originated the role on Broadway, will play Dmitry in La Mirada Theatre and McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of ANASTASIA, alongside Lena Ceja and Suzanna Guzmán.
PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ Will Make New York Premiere From London's Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
London's Playground Theatre will present the New York premiere of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ at La MaMa, starring Peter Tate and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.
JANE EYRE New Stage Adaptation Will Come to Storyhouse This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Storyhouse in Chester will stage a co-production of JANE EYRE, directed by 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Lily Dyble, in association with Mercury Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston, and Northern Stage.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
New £10K Mainstage Prize Launches to Champion Large-Scale Playwriting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Mainstage Prize, a new £10,000 national playwriting award supported by Riverside Studios, launched with former RSC Head of New Work Pippa Hill chairing the judging panel. The inaugural theme is horror.
Sam Reid Will Star in DOUBT: A PARABLE at Sydney Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
THE NEWSREADER star Sam Reid will make his Sydney Theatre Company debut in DOUBT: A PARABLE, joining Pamela Rabe, Zindzi Okenyo, and Shannen Alyce Quan at Roslyn Packer Theatre, directed by Marion Potts.
Segal Center's WORLD VOICES Festival Will Host Free Readings of International Plays
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY will present WORLD VOICES, a four-day festival featuring staged readings of new plays in translation by playwrights from Tuscarora/Canada, Austria, France, Senegal, and Germany.
THE GREAT PRIVATION Closes Theatre Exile Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Theatre Exile will stage the Philadelphia premiere of THE GREAT PRIVATION, a dark comedy by Nia Akilah Robinson set in 1832 and the present day, examining grave robbing's impact on poor and Black communities.
Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
Brian Vernel Will Lead THE LONG DROP at Citizens Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Citizens Theatre has announced the ensemble cast - Andy Clark, Martin Donaghy, George Drennan, Keith Fleming, Mary Gapinski, Robert Jack and Brian Vernel - for its new stage adaptation of The Long Drop by Denise Mina.
Polka Theatre Reveals Details of 2026 Polka Playwriting Award for Young Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Polka Theatre announced details of its 2026 Polka Playwriting Award, the only prize of its kind dedicated to original theatre for audiences aged 7–13, with submissions open and free online masterclasses planned.
PRIMARY TRUST Will Come to the Circuit Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Playhouse on the Square will present PRIMARY TRUST, Eboni Booth's 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, at The Circuit Playhouse in Memphis. Directed by Tony Horne, the regional premiere follows a man navigating self-discovery after losing his job.
EUREKA DAY Cast And Creative Team Set At The Huntington
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
The Huntington announced the cast and creative team for EUREKA DAY, Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning satire directed by Margot Bordelon, following acclaimed runs on Broadway and in London.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING Generates $16M Economic Impact in Grand Rapids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
The National Tour of Disney's The Lion King generated over $16.2 million in economic impact for Grand Rapids, drawing more than 48,000 theatergoers at DeVos Performance Hall.
Composers Concordance to Present 16th Annual COMP-PLAY-COMP MARATHON With Comedy Theme
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Composers Concordance will present the 16th Annual Comp-Play-Comp Marathon at Loft393 in NYC, gathering composer-performers for an evening of newly created works centered on comedy, wit, and spontaneity.
Counting Crows to Play Two Nights at Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Counting Crows will perform two nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The Grammy and Oscar nominees are touring in support of their 2025 album and a recent HBO documentary.
LA New Play Project Offers $40K Grants to Playwrights & Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Los Angeles New Play Project will present its sixth annual grant cycle, awarding up to $40,000 per production to playwrights and small-to-midsize LA theaters premiering new works.
AIDA, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, and More Set For Opera Philadelphia 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Opera Philadelphia announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring five new productions including works by Mozart, Verdi, and the Gershwins, plus world and Philadelphia premieres of new operas.
MERELY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF GWEN VERDON To Play The Laurie Beechman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Judi Mark will return to The Laurie Beechman Theater with her show MERELY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF GWEN VERDON. The concert will highlight Gwen Verdon’s Broadway legacy with selections from her most notable musicals.
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