Swan Lake in-the-round

What did our critic think of BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater?

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Oedipus El Rey and more.

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team of the North American premiere of North by Northwest. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, Hitchcock’s classic thriller is transformed.

The Joyce Theater Foundation has unveiled its Fall ’26/Winter ’27 season, an expansive celebration of daring contemporary voices, internationally acclaimed companies, iconic returning favorites, and more.

Check out photos from opening weekend of The Princeton Festival which welcomed hundreds of patrons on Friday, June 5 for a cabaret performance featuring Sierra Boggess, who sang a range of Broadway tunes to the delight of her gathered fans. 

State Ballet of Georgia will return to the London Coliseum with a brand new production of Swan Lake. Check out all new photos, taken at performances in the company’s home Opera and Ballet State Theatre in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi!

What did our critic think of The Scottish Ballet's Mary, Queen of Scots Trusts Its Audience at David H. Koch Theater At Lincoln Center?

Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Gatsby at A.R.T.) returns to the American Repertory Theater to direct and choreograph Black Swan, a new stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated psychological thriller. Check out photos from opening night.

A music-drama about Tchaikovsky's life and homosexuality will make its UK premiere at Opera Holland Park, featuring Royal Ballet dancer Téo Dubreuil, pianist Jayson Gillham, and RPS-nominated playwright Tama Matheson.

New Ballet announced its 2026/2027 season, marking the company's 10th anniversary with an expanded Symphony San Jose partnership for live music at THE SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER and SLEEPING BEAUTY.

The National Ballet of Canada announced the passing of former Principal Dancer and Principal Character Artist Hazaros Surmeyan, whose 54-year career shaped the company and the Canadian dance community.

You can now get a first look at production photos of the world premiere stage adaptation of Black Swan, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh.

Kevin Clifton leads the initial cast announced for the major national tour of THE FULL MONTY, marking the film's 30th anniversary. The production opens in Sheffield, where the film is set, before touring the UK.

American Ballet Theatre announced casting for the first two weeks of its summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, including principal dancer Cory Stearns' farewell performance in John Cranko's ONEGIN.

Society of London Theatre's Kids Week returns this summer with over 50 West End and London shows, offering free tickets for children aged 17 and under accompanied by a full-price adult, plus behind-the-scenes activities.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!

The Princeton Festival will open at Morven Museum & Garden with a weekend featuring Sierra Boggess, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky, American Repertory Ballet, and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

The Royal Ballet and Opera have unveiled their programme of cinema screenings throughout the 2026/27 Season, including beloved favourites, and new productions.

Palm Beach Symphony announced three recipients of the Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts, honoring educators Mickey Smith Jr., Heather Lescaille, and Roberto J. Vidal for their contributions to Palm Beach County's cultural life.

Boston Ballet announced the retirement of Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili, who joined the company in 2010. His final performance will be as Prince Desire in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.

Northern Ballet and Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux announced a co-production of a new SWAN LAKE, choreographed by Rachel Beaujean, with dramaturg Uzma Hameed, set to tour the UK.

Birmingham Royal Ballet announced a new photo series, OUR CITY, YOUR BALLET, shot by local photographer Clive Booth, to be displayed across Birmingham, celebrating the company's ties to the city.

A.R.T.’s world-premiere production of Black Swan is currently in rehearsals, and begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA. Get a first look at the cast in rehearsals here!

The Princeton Festival Guild will present its annual Artists' Roundtable at Princeton Public Library, featuring conductor Rossen Milanov, Stage Director Eve Summer, and cast members discussing Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of Amelia McGravey, Isak Sorenson, and Michael Stadtherr to Corps de Ballet, effective for the 2026-2027 season.