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.
THE GREAT PRIVATION to Run at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Theatre Exile has extended Nia Akilah Robinson's dark comedy THE GREAT PRIVATION through June 20 due to strong audience demand. The Philadelphia premiere explores the city's history of grave robbing, set across 1832 and the present day.
FIRST, DO NO HARM World Premiere to Open at NIDA with bAKEHOUSE Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Grace Malouf's debut play FIRST, DO NO HARM, directed by Charley Allanah, will receive its world premiere at NIDA, exploring medical ethics, bodily autonomy, and trans and disabled communities' rights.
MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION to Make World Premiere at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Romanian director Carmen Lidia Vidu's documentary theater work MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION will have its world premiere at La MaMa, presented in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute and the National Theatre of Bucharest.
Theatre Communications Group Reveals 2026 Rising Leaders of Puerto Rico Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Theatre Communications Group named five emerging theatre artists and leaders to its 2026 Rising Leaders of Puerto Rico cohort, a yearlong professional development program supporting early-career professionals across Puerto Rican theatre.
TEN WAYS TO DIE HAPPY to Make International Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
TEN WAYS TO DIE HAPPY, an Italian quiz theatre show adapted from Dieci Modi Per Morire Felici, will make its international premiere at Underbelly's Cowbarn during the Edinburgh Fringe, with ten audience members navigating choices about love, ambition, and risk.
Initial Cast Set For GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for the return of GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical, with Stephanie Costi and Lucy Penrose reprising their roles as Sandy and Rizzo at Evolution London in Battersea Park.
COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Norwich Theatre to Launch Six-Year Strategy Focused on Social Impact and Regional Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Norwich Theatre announced Creative Intent 2026–2032, a six-year strategy built on Bold Theatre, Social Impact, and Creative Endeavour, including impact-led seasons and a new commercial company, INTREPID.
THEATRE FROM THE STREETS Reunion to Stream Live with Hungarian Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
New Perspectives Theatre Company's Gilder-Coigney International Theatre Forum will present a free live stream reuniting Hungarian theatre artists from THEATRE FROM THE STREETS, moderated by Anikó Szűcs in collaboration with HowlRound Theatre Commons.
SHELL to Make U.S. Premiere at SoHo Playhouse's Huron Room
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
SHELL, a solo show by Ana Evans fresh from a five-star Edinburgh Fringe run, opens at SoHo Playhouse's Huron Room in a limited engagement blending drag, clown, and queer sex education.
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum to Launch Summer Programming with Music, Yoga, and New Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum will present a summer calendar featuring live music, sound baths, restorative yoga with violin, and the premiere of a newly donated photo exhibition of the museum's namesake in her historic studio.
Pompano Beach Arts to Close 2025–2026 Artist in Residence Program With Grand Finale Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will present the Grand Finale Exhibition of its Artists in Residence program at the Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, coinciding with the season's final Old Town Untapped event.
JUNETEENTH EXPERIENCE to Return to Miami and Fort Lauderdale with Hued Songs
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Hued Songs will present The Juneteenth Experience 2026, a free month-long series of performances, visual art and community events across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, culminating in mainstage shows at the Miami Beach Bandshell and Fort Lauderdale.
Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.
Carnegie Hall's Summer Music Educators Workshop to Gather 150 Teachers Nationwide
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Carnegie Hall's Summer Music Educators Workshop will bring nearly 150 music teachers together for a four-day intensive, culminating in a free concert at Riverbank State Park featuring a nationwide teachers' orchestra and chorus.
CHANNEL Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
CHANNEL, an immersive live electronic music experience inspired by composer Pauline Oliveros, will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from Dutch Kills Theater Company and Wet Hands in an intimate new format for groups of ten.
BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.
JOAT FESTIVAL International de Street Dance to Return for 10th Edition in Montreal
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
JOAT Festival International de Street Dance will return to Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles for its 10th edition, co-produced with Danse Danse, featuring breaking, hip hop, and popping battles, workshops, and performances at Club Soda and Place des Arts.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
Peter Wolf to Receive Honorary Degree from MassArt at 2026 Commencement
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf will receive an honorary degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design at its 2026 Commencement in Boston, alongside photographer Abelardo Morell and Harvard Professor Sarah Lewis.
Disability-Led THE SECRET GARDEN Will Come to The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath announced a disability-led reimagining of THE SECRET GARDEN, adapted by Tom Wentworth and directed by Stephanie Kempson.
Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia Will Host IN.RESIDENCE: GATHERING.2 in Perth
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia will present IN.RESIDENCE: GATHERING.2 at Perth's Liberty Theatre, featuring new works from choreographers Laura Boynes, Sam Coren, May Greenberg, and Shaun Johnston across three weekends.
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