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Along with the impeccable acting and Diana Wyenn's brilliant direction, the most striking element of the production is Randy Wong-Westbrooke’s scenic design which features a half-dome representation of a rocket engine.

What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS IS A DELIGHTFUL ROMP AT ELMWOOD PLAYHOUSE at Elmwood?So pronounced is the raucous, madcap flavor of the show – consciously channeling the vaudevillian humor of early 20th Century English music halls, a setting that bookends the play – that the plot itself virtually plays second fiddle to the non-stop shenanigans, which are enough to make you plotz with guffaws throughout.

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.

Hale Centre Theatre has released rehearsal footage of HARMONY, the regional premiere of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's acclaimed musical, now playing through August 1, 2026 at the Sorenson Legacy Jewel Box Stage.

Jerry Travers is in heaven in a new clip from Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, which BroadwayWorld can exclusively share ahead of its PBS debut. Check out Phillip Attmore's performance of 'Cheek to Cheek' here.

New performance clips have been released from the Great Performances presentation of Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, premiering on PBS this Friday, May 15. Watch renditions of 'No Strings' and 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' now.

SheNYC Arts announced eight original full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SHENYC SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL, chosen from hundreds of global submissions through a blind review process, set to run at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre in New York.

Classic Stage Company has revealed their 2026-27 slate of productions for CSC’s 59th season, including Clifford Odets’ Waiting for Lefty directed by Steven Pasquale and more.

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, David Stone, Tracy Letts and David Rockwell will present the Honorary Awards at the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, taking place at The Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with film historian and Smithsonian Associates scholar Max Alvarez following a performance of THE 39 STEPS at Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.

This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.

The Frist Art Museum in Nashville will present An Indigenous Present, an exhibition featuring 15 artists spanning a century of modern and contemporary Indigenous art, co-curated by artist Jeffrey Gibson and curator Jenelle Porter.

Dibuk – The Musical opens April 23 at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso for a limited run through May 31, 2026. Inspired by S. An-sky’s classic The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds, one of the most important works of Yiddish theater, the production reimagines the tragic love story of Leah and Hanan — often called the “Romeo and Juliet” of Jewish drama. Directed by Marcelo Klabin, the musical blends drama, music, dance and circus elements, with traditional Jewish dance at the heart of the storytelling. Featuring 31 actors, 44 original songs and a large-scale visual production, the show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Suffolk?

Kathleen Marshall’s sumptuous revival of (Top Hat) transforms the Théâtre du Châtelet into a 1930s fantasia of tap brilliance, screwball romance, and Irving Berlin classics. Phillip Attmore and Nicole‑Lily Baisden lead a radiant cast through a whirlwind of mistaken identities, Art Deco glamour, and showstopping choreography. Running until 3 May.

Ascent will have its world premiere at Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. The play runs May 9–June 14. The production tells the story of aerospace pioneer Qian Xuesen.

The event will be facilitated by Brent White and Valerie Gay, with the evening offering conversation that invites the community into the creative process. Learn more about this event and reserving a spot here!

The 39 Steps will be presented at Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus, with four actors portraying more than 150 characters in the two-time Tony Award-winning whodunit.

59E59 Theaters has announced the productions in its Summer 2026 season, featuring a mix of solo performance, comedy, and new plays. Learn more about the lineup here!

Production photos have been released for The 39 Steps at Bergen County Players. The comedy closes the company’s 2025–2026 season. Performances run in Oradell through May.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) continues its 2026 season with the opening of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!, a raucous, heartfelt comedy by playwright Keiko Green.

Becky is in the building! The Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman, officially opened earlier this week at Second Stage's Hayes Theater on Broadway. Check out photos fo the cast on the red carpet here.

The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) is leaking water from the roof. If MCT does not have a functioning roof, the staff and programming are at risk. Learn more about how to help!

Florida Repertory Theatre announced five plays selected for its 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works, running April 30–May 3 in Fort Myers. Works by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford are featured.