Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
Extant Expands Edinburgh Fringe Accessibility Programme for Visually Impaired Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Extant, the UK's leading performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, will present an expanded Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, with projections suggesting up to 12% of shows could be accessible to visually impaired audiences.
THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS and LIVING COLOUR to Perform at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville will present THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS with special guest LIVING COLOUR, featuring the bands behind 'Pretty in Pink' and Grammy-winning 'Cult of Personality.' A VIP/Meet & Greet package is available.
Photos: First Look at THE CHER SHOW at The Wick Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The Wick Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning musical, The Cher Show. This production brings the unstoppable legend of Cher to life. You can now get a first look at production photos.
Photos: Diya Vij, Kelli O’Hara, Rose Byrne And More Celebrate Todd Haimes Theatre Reopening
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
On March 26, 2026, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Diya Vij joined Roundabout Theatre and other local leaders to cut the ribbon on the comprehensive betterment of the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos of the event.
FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY To Tour To Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Fawlty Towers – The Play will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its UK run. The stage adaptation, written by John Cleese, brings together classic episodes from the original BBC series.
THE SOUND OF SPRING Concert Celebrates Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
THE SOUND OF SPRING Chinese New Year Concert returns to New York City on February 14 and 15, featuring a blend of Chinese and Western music at Fisher Center and Rose Theater.
Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Rose Theatre and Children's Theatre Partnership have announced full casting and further creative team for the 2026 return and tour of the adaptation of Onjali Q. Raúf's multi award-winning children's book The Boy at the Back of the Class.
Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 2025
The Public Theater recently celebrated opening night of the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Photos: English National Opera's New Production of DEAD MAN WALKING at the London Coliseum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025
English National Opera (ENO) will present a new production of Jake Heggie’s opera Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum, opening November 1, 2025. Check out photos of the production.
Photos: INITIATIVE World Premiere in Rehearsals at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for WONDERFUL TOWN with Aisha Jackson, Anika Noni Rose and More
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 22, 2025
Next up in the New York City Center Encores! season is Wonderful Town, directed by Zhailon Levingston. Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell will take audiences inside Leonard Bernstein’s score that captures the sounds and heart of New York City. Check out photos from rehearsals here!
Review: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jan 23, 2025
What did our critic think of A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre?
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On SMASHED: THE NIGHTCAP
by Jade Kops - Jan 8, 2024
SMASHED: THE NIGHTCAP sets the scene for a fabulous 2024 SYDNEY FESTIVAL and proves to be a must-see show.
Photos: First Look at THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023
Check out photos from Celebration Theatre's production of THE REAL BLACK SWANN: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen, written and performed by Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, directed by Tom Trudgeon, with cultural consultation by Brittney S. Wheeler, here!
Photos: First Look at THE CHILDREN at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) will present the fourth show of its 2022-23 Season, Michael Butler, Linda Purl and Nancy Travis starring in the London and Broadway hit, THE CHILDREN, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Jenny Sullivan. Check out photos here!
Photos: First Look at Neil Simon's ROSE AND WALSH at Stirling Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 13, 2022
A play from the writer of The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park is coming to Stirling Theatre. Neil Simon’s Rose and Walsh, directed by Carryn McLean, is the story of two ageing lovers who were once literary giants. The production runs from November 25th through December 10th. Check out photos here!
Photos: First Look At World Premiere Of SILHOUETTE OF A SILHOUETTE At Wilbury Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2022
Wilbury Theatre Group will present the World Premiere of Silhouette of a Silhouette by Rhode Island icon Rose Weaver and directed by Don Mays - September 30 through October 16. See photos from the production.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Leicester Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Curve Leicester's Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Photos: Inside Look at TheatreWorks' Production of RAGTIME
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 51st season with the hit musical Ragtime. This sweeping and stirring musical masterpiece paints a portrait of America at the dawn of the twentieth century, interweaving the lives of three families—an African American family, a Jewish Immigrant family, and a wealthy white family—finding their places and pursuing the American Dream in a rapidly changing world. Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Terrence McNally (Master Class, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink) and a Tony Award-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Anastasia, Seussical The Musical), this musical is based on E. L. Doctorow’s best-selling novel of the same name. Ragtime will be presented June 1-26, 2022 (press opening: June 4) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets (starting at $30) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (877)-662-8978.
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