THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast Unveiled at Leeds Grand Theatre
Opera North announced the cast for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, with Katie Bird as Maria and Edward Bennett as Captain von Trapp, backed by the 40-piece Orchestra of Opera North at Leeds Grand Theatre.
Opera North announced the cast for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, with Katie Bird as Maria and Edward Bennett as Captain von Trapp, backed by the 40-piece Orchestra of Opera North at Leeds Grand Theatre.
Island City Stage will present the Florida premiere of LIGHT SWITCH, a comedy by autistic playwright Dave Osmundsen following a young, gay, autistic man navigating modern dating through the lens of 19th-century romantic literature.
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.
AN AUDIENCE WITH BENIDORM, a live UK tour marking the sitcom's 20th anniversary, will feature cast members including Sherrie Hewson sharing behind-the-scenes stories, Q&As, and meet-and-greet opportunities at venues across the country.
Players Ring in New Hampshire will close its 2025-26 season with a stage adaptation of EMMA, the classic Jane Austen novel, marking the theater's recent name change and new branding.
Most Unwanted Productions will present Big Feelings, a one-person play by Ryan Drake, at The Cell's Gallery Space in New York. Julia Greer stars as Ms. Joy in the intimate, audience-integrated production, limited to 20 seats per performance.
Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
“Steel Magnolias”, author Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play, became a cultural zeitgeist after the release of the 1989 film version starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah.
Rik Warren and Tracy Rahi return alongside Andy Joyce and Jack Edwards for BRAINIAC LIVE, the 2025 Olivier Award-winning Best Family Show, for a limited West End run at the Garrick Theatre.
The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
THE MAVERICKS & Friends, featuring Paul Deakin, Robert Reynolds, Eddie Perez, and Jerry Dale McFadden, will perform at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA, honoring the late Raul Malo's legacy with rotating guest vocalists.
Forty high school vocalists from 13 states and 29 cities have been chosen for the 2026 SONGBOOK ACADEMY, a weeklong summer intensive in Carmel, Indiana, featuring masterclasses and performances with Broadway stars including Mandy Gonzalez.
Out of the Box Theatrics announced its 2026-2027 season, including industry presentations of DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY as part of its 'Building the Box' series, plus a new development initiative called 'World Builders.'
FAIRLIGHT, an electropop musical retelling the origin story of lawn tennis as a queer love story, will tour across the UK, performing on actual tennis courts from Birmingham to Wimbledon and Crawley Pride.
The North American Tour of SUFFS announced recoupment after just 28 playing weeks, having reached more than 375,000 patrons. The Tony Award-winning musical continues touring with upcoming engagements in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Memphis, and Fort Worth.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
Hell in a Handbag Productions will present the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID, a new 'Lost Episodes' parody by Artistic Director David Cerda, at The Clutch in Chicago.
Equity is balloting around 1,000 West End performers and stage management on potential strike action and an overtime ban, amid stalled pay negotiations with SOLT over wages, holiday, and working conditions.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the inaugural season of Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski. A total of 35 orchestral programmes have been unveiled for 2026/27.
HB Studio will present its first annual The Light We Carry Festival, featuring performances, screenings, masterclasses, and conversations with artists including Jessica Hecht, Mercedes Ruehl, and Marsha Mason.
Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
The 10th Annual Arts for Autism benefit concert will take place at New Amsterdam Theatre, hosted by original Aladdin Adam Jacobs alongside Broadway performers and student ensembles, with all proceeds supporting the autistic community.
The production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, adapted by Penny Farrow and directed by Nate Bertone, will return to London this summer with runs at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow, following its UK premiere at the Marylebone Theatre.
SLANTED FLOORS, the site-specific play starring Kyle Beltran and Adam Chanler-Berat, returns to its original Greenpoint apartment for a strictly limited 150-seat engagement, directed by Ryan Dobrin.