Show People - 2006 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.

Latitude Festival's 20th anniversary arts programme will feature BalletBoyz's 25th anniversary production, the UK debut of Circus Zambia's AFRONAUTS, and new works from The Place and more at Henham Park.

Tom Jones will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL as part of his Come Gather Round Tour. The Welsh singer, whose career spans over six decades, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

The 20th anniversary production of AVENUE Q has extended its limited run at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, with Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions citing popular demand.

Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga will headline the opening night concert of Broadway and Vine's 2026 season at Carneros Resort's Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley, with tickets starting at $95.

More than 700 students from London boroughs and Essex performed in STEP AROUND TOWN, part of the Royal Academy of Dance's Step into Dance programme, the UK's largest inclusive dance programme for secondary school students.

Impractical Jokers collaborators John Szeluga and Chris Sorrentino will present NOT OKAY, an adults-only comedy show at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City, blending storytelling, live visuals, and confessional humor.

Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR  HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro. 

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy James. He shared with us fascinating insights about his impressive career, exciting projects in the works, and his thoughts about the upcoming performance at the PNC Arts Center.

Further details are now known about the forthcoming remake film of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by Enda Walsh, which will have music written by Tim Minchin. Learn more here!

Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Taylor Mac will perform HOLIDAY SAUCE live in the UK for the first time at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, blending music, film, burlesque and what Mac calls 'random acts of fabulousness.'

Jersey City Theater Center will present the VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL across multiple Jersey City venues, featuring international artists, multidisciplinary performances, and a Professional Conference at White Eagle Hall.

The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!

xThe LA Phil has unveiled the 2026 season at The Ford, its hillside open-air venue, running from May 8 to October 31. The 2026 season brings together a multidisciplinary mix of music, dance, film, theater, comedy and spoken word.

Queen Latifah, the musician and actress who appeared onscreen in the films of Chicago and Hairspray, will join season 30 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice” as a coach this fall.

CAPA announced the schedule for its 57th Summer Movie Series at the historic Ohio Theatre in Columbus, featuring 28 films over nine weeks, including 13 series premieres, anniversary screenings, and two free Ohio Goes to the Movies presentations.

Martin Short has his sights set on returning to Broadway, and he may be bringing Meryl Streep with him! In a new interview, Short teased that he and his Only Murders in the Building co-star Streep are working on a Broadway show together.

“Sister Act” owes its status as a global phenomenon to the iconic Whoopi Goldberg film, but Alan Menken’s stage version of the beloved Hollywood comedy has long since conquered stages all over the world. In its acclaimed West End incarnation, the musical has already been touring German-speaking venues for a third year, presented by production company Showslot, continuing to fill auditoriums all over the country. Both the linguistic adaptation and the technical realization for touring operations across Germany are flawless. The show is nothing short of a gospel of good fun – hallelujah!

Lizzy Caplan has signed on to join the fifth season of The Morning Show, and will play the role of Gwen, a Broadway theater director. Learn more about the show here!

The life and career of Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is the subject of a new musical currently in development.  The show will feature iconic James Brown hits including, “Please, Please, Please,” “Cold Sweat,” “It’s a  Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” “Get Up (I Feel Like Being) Sex Machine,” “The Payback,” “Living in  America,” and more.

Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Celia Pacquola, winner of Most Outstanding Show at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, has added Perth and Sydney dates to her GIFT HORSE national tour, along with extra Melbourne performances.

The 2006 musical, Hadestown, has renewed interest in the Greek mythology and the tragic love story between Orpheus and Eurydice. Ruhl’s play focuses on Eurydice’s perspective and her relationship with her father, who she meets in the underworld. Nana Yates portrayed Eurydice with honest emotions and strength through her grief. Christ Drinkut portrayed Eurydice’s father with warmth and compassion. Anshel Drayton portrayed Orpheus as determined and committed to his love.

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.

Maybe Happy Ending star Helen J. Shen recently sat down with ABC News’ Linsey Davis and her Devil Wears Prada 2 co-stars Simone Ashley and Caleb Hearon to discuss the new film. Watch the interview, where she talks about balancing the two projects.