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Tony-Winner James Monroe Iglehart to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS At STAGES St. Louis; Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026


Stages St. Louis has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Guys & Dolls. Directed by James Monroe Iglehart, the classic musical will run July 24 through August 23 at The Ross Family Theatre.

NEXT TO NORMAL Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026


BroadwayWorld looks back on the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical 'Next to Normal.'

HOW SOON IS NOW? to Make World Premiere at Lowry Before UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026


Box of Tricks announced the world premiere of HOW SOON IS NOW?, a new indie musical by playwright Siân Owen, set on New Year's Eve 1997 in Manchester and featuring live performances of songs by The Stone Roses, Radiohead, and The Smiths.

1776 to Open Musicals at Richter's 42nd Outdoor Season in Danbury
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026


Musicals at Richter, Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater, will present the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 to kick off its 42nd season at the Richter Arts Center in Danbury.

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Will Come to TampaRep in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Dear Jack, Dear Louise, Ken Ludwig’s heartfelt romantic comedy inspired by the true story of his parents’ courtship during World War II.

Interview: Annika Low of MARY POPPINS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Jun 22, 2026


Annika Low portrays Mary Poppins at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre June 26-August 8!

Paula Vogel and Michael Maso to Launch New Writers Retreat BARDS ON THE CAPE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026


Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel and producer Michael Maso are set to lead Bards on the Cape, a new writers retreat opening on Cape Cod. Learn more here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Matt DiCarlo
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 18, 2026


Today’s subject Matt Di Carlo is currently living his theatre life as the International Associate Director for Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The North American Tour is currently playing and engagement in the Opera House at Kennedy Center through June 28th.

Review: THE LION KING at the Aronoff Center
by Ana-Brit Asplen - Jun 13, 2026


This grand and heartwarming spectacle is not only a fantastic stage musical appealing to all ages, but it also provides reminders about the dangers of tyranny and dictatorship, as well as the need for creativity and diversity in theatre.

Broadway Says Goodbye To Boneau/Bryan-Brown, The Press Office That Shaped Theater History
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2026


It's the end of an era on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the curtain has officially come down on Boneau/Bryan-Brown, the iconic Broadway press office founded by ATPAM-members Chris Boneau and Adrian Bryan-Brown, after more than three decades representing theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the world.

Mark Ballas Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026


“Dancing with the Stars” three-time champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Mark Ballas Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway.

SYLVIA to Host Largest Ever UK Education Matinee at Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026


Go Live Theatre, supported by The Garek Trust, announced plans to welcome nearly 5,000 children and young people to a performance of SYLVIA at the Royal Albert Hall, marking the largest education matinee ever staged in the UK.

Korean Pop Star Ivy Will Make Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


아이비 (Ivy), the South Korean pop star, joins CHICAGO on Broadway August 17 at the Ambassador Theatre. Here's what to know about her debut!

European Premiere of Haruki Murakami Adaptation and More Set For the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


The Barbican announced its autumn/winter Theatre & Dance programme, featuring the European premiere of Haruki Murakami's END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND, the UK premiere of PAM TANOWITZ DANCE'S PASTORAL, and London premieres of TOM AT THE FARM and DANCE IS NOT FOR US.

SATYRICON to Make World Premiere at SF Eagle Bar This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


Stuart Bousel's SATYRICON, directed by Andrew Calabrese, will make its world premiere at San Francisco's historic Eagle Bar, marking the first fully produced show by the newly formed Eagle Players.

Photos: First Look At ANASTASIA At La Mirada Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment started their preview performances of a gorgeous new production of ANASTASIA, book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Check out the photos!

CINDERELLA and NEWSIES Set for Summer Stock Austin 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026


Impact Arts has revealed cast and creatives for 22nd Season of Summer Stock Austin. The 2026 lineup includes the ultimate in family friendly theatre with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and Disney's Newsies: The Musical.

Kevin Clifton and More Will Lead THE FULL MONTY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026


Kevin Clifton leads the initial cast announced for the major national tour of THE FULL MONTY, marking the film's 30th anniversary. The production opens in Sheffield, where the film is set, before touring the UK.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026


These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.

Review: The Hilarious WILD NIGHTS: AN EMILY DICKINSON SLEEPOVER PLAY is Driven by Absurd Performances
by James Lindhorst - Jun 1, 2026


Wild Nights is inspired ridiculousness. It’s a fun romp of giddy, screaming, giggling teenage girls executing what they believe is the perfect sleepover. The directors and actors tap into this ensemble’s fearless ability to be comedically vulnerable and do what ever it takes to earn the audience’s laughs.

Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

Video: David Harewood and Munya Chawawa Unite to Celebrate Black British Theatre and OTHELLO Streaming Release
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026


David Harewood, the first Black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre, has reprised the role in a production now streaming on Marquee TV, with Munya Chawawa joining him for a conversation. Check out the video here!

CRIPS WITH CHIPS to Open at Mercury Theatre Colchester with Free Tickets
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


Graeae and Mercury Theatre Colchester will present CRIPS WITH CHIPS, a scratch night of short plays by Disabled and neurodivergent writers, directed by Graeae Artistic Director Jenny Sealey. Tickets are free.

Summer 2026 Atlanta Indie Theatre Round Up
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Jun 1, 2026


When you hear about Atlanta's rich independent, sometimes underground, performance experiences, where do you get your information? Search no more! This ecclectic round up of Atlanta's exquisit performing artists is a great place to start your Atlanta indie theatre adventures.

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