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Full Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026


Troy Sussman will lead the Australian cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as Tevye, joined by Sigrid Thornton as Yente, in a national tour opening at Theatre Royal Sydney before traveling to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.

MUSIC IN BILLTOWN June Program Unveiled At Williamston Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026


Williamston Theatre will present Music in Billtown, a live music event featuring Rochelle Clark and The Familiars. Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming performance.

Travis Jeppesen and Yutong Lin Named 2026 Artlab Editorial Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026


Hyundai Artlab announced Travis Jeppesen and Yutong Lin as recipients of the 2026 Artlab Editorial Fellowship, now in its fourth year. Now in its fourth year, the Artlab Editorial Fellowship extends Artlab Editorial's mission to foster writing about today's most compelling artists, celebrate connectivity in all its forms, and envision the future.

David Magidson to Present MOTHER BOSWICK at the Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026


Former Ringling Bros. clown David Magidson will perform Mother Boswick, a character-driven comedy about a 121-year-old widow, as a featured production at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.

TALKING DREADS, IMPROV ASYLUM, and BEARLY DEAD Will Come to Spire Center For Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026


Two popular tribute bands and a Boston comedy institution will be performing at Plymouth's Spire Center in the coming months. Learn more about the shows here!

THROUGH IRISH EYES Will Return to The Everyman in July
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026


Anglo Irish Productions will present THROUGH IRISH EYES at The Everyman in Cork, featuring All-Ireland champion musicians, world champion Irish dancers, and vocalist Barry Tierney in a fusion of traditional and contemporary Irish performance.

Matt Baker Will Lead BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Panto at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026


Matt Baker will headline BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Darlington Hippodrome, joined by returning cast members Josh Benson and Jamie Jones for the venue's 2026 pantomime season.

A HAUNTING REVUE II Will Bring Sci-Fi Horror Stories to Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026


J-P Theatre Productions will present A HAUNTING REVUE II at Impro Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring three original sci-fi/horror stories framed through an artist's paintings, directed by Richard Page and Brendan Getches.

Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Festival
by Benoit Teves - May 17, 2026


What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?

Interview: Director Katie Spelman of BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
by Shari Barrett - May 16, 2026


I spoke with Chicago born, Brooklyn-based director/choreographer Katie Spelman about her focus on the unique blend of fantasy, Golden Age musical style, and deep romantic themes of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon she is helming at the Pasadena Playhouse.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Kaimana Quartet Returns to the Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026


The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Kaimana Quartet will perform and teach at the alumni-founded Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival, continuing a multi-year partnership with the tuition-free Young Artists Program in Honolulu.

Sawyer Brown To Bring THE BOYS AND ME Live Tour to Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026


Sawyer Brown will bring The Boys and Me Live Tour to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for a one-night-only performance on August 9, 2026. This show is scheduled for a one-night-only performance in the H-E-B Performance Hall on August 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026


Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 18, 2026- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS and More Win Drama League Awards
by - May 18, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Isa Briones Says Starring on Broadway is 'Different Now' After THE PITT
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2026


Isa Briones has returned to her theater roots in Just in Time, though she admits her experience has changed since the last time she was onstage, now that she is known for her role in The Pitt. Watch her discuss her experience on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

The Oak Ridge Boys Will Come to the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


The legendary The Oak Ridge Boys will bring their celebrated harmonies and decades of hits to the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the performance here!

Listen: Sam Ryder Performs 'Gethsemane' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in London
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2026


An all new track has been released from Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder performing 'Gethsemane.' Stream the track here!

ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN To Have World Premiere at Marlene Boll Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026


Elvis Nolasco, known for Apple TV+'s Manhunt, has been cast as Roberto Clemente in Plowshares Theatre Company's world premiere of ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.

Lincoln Center to Launch PASCULANO COLLABORATIVE FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is launching the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance, anchoring its Summer for the City season with a new biannual Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival featuring five international companies.

HADESTOWN, THE MUSIC MAN and More Set for RiverCenter for the Performing Arts 25th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026


RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, GA revealed its 25th Anniversary Season, featuring Broadway productions including Hadestown and Legally Blonde, alongside comedy, rock, dance, cirque, and family programming.

The Bushnell and Warner Theatre Launch Long-Term Affiliation
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026


The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and the Warner Theatre announced a long-term affiliation, marking a significant partnership between two of Connecticut's major performing arts venues.

Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 14, 2026


Something for everyone in Joshua James's tremendous turn as the great detective

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Adds Performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Sam Ryder's 'Gethsemane' To Be Released
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR announced a 12-week extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane following its London Palladium run, with Sam Ryder continuing as Jesus. Sam Ryder's recording of 'Gethsemane' will also be released as a single.

PIPPIN, MEDEA, and More Set For Quintessence 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026


Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.

Review: THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - May 14, 2026


The stage production does make a lot of strides that strengthens the endurance and popularity of this love story. It repeats iconic moments from the popular 2004 film, but isn’t aping the original screenplay in any way. A new libretto offers a fresh take that borrows the basic structure of the novel and memorable film moments, whilst breathing in new voices and new scenes that add different layers to these familiar characters.

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