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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will present the milestone edition of the Montco Jazz Fest across Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, curated by Artistic Director JOANNA PASCALE with more than 30 concerts and events.

The parody musical will bring its U.S. tour to Milwaukee following a sold-out world premiere in Toronto, blending holiday movie tropes with original pop songs.

For Steven Maler, founding artistic director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” holds special significance as the first free outdoor Shakespeare production he directed with CSC, in 1996 in Copley Square. This summer Maler is again directing the comedy – through August 9 at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, in partnership with the City of Boston’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture – to mark CSC’s 30th anniversary.

Festival of Cinema NYC returns to Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills for its 10th Anniversary edition, featuring over 100 independent films, world premieres, free workshops, and a special appearance by director Todd Strauss-Schulson.

Dark Horse Books announced an 80-page graphic novel adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, based on the production currently running in London and New York City, priced at $19.99.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/23/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

TheaterWorks Hartford will present The Filing Cabinet, a new gallery exhibition featuring works by Miller Opie, Paul Wylenczek, Lauren Be Dear, Logan Ray Bishop, and Paco Winebox, on view July 30 through August 30.

Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, will return one final time for a strictly limited engagement of 15 performances.

420 Shakespeare, Chicago's cannabis-themed classical theater company, will present the world premiere of 420 Frankenstein at The Second City's de Maat Studio Theatre, marking the company's first production outside the Shakespeare canon.

Trombonist, composer, and educator Sam Blakeslee has released NEW BLOOD, a new album showcasing his work as a performer and composer.

Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) visited the Tony Award winning Best Musical Schmigadoon! this week. Check out photos of Hannah with the company.

BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys has been up to since the show first opened on Broadway, ahead of its 20th anniversary tour!

Triple Fringe First Award winners Xhloe and Natasha will bring their new show to London's Soho Theatre following an Edinburgh Festival Fringe run, co-produced with NYC's SoHo Playhouse.

Producer Hub announced it will support eight shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Edinburgh International Festival this summer through its fiscal sponsorship program, providing financial management and administrative services to independent producers.

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town for the ninth year of their internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.

OPERA America announced $135,000 in commissioning grants to seven opera companies through its Opera Grants for Women Composers program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation since 2014.

Broadway In Chicago announced THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL will make its Chicago debut this holiday season at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, following a sold-out world premiere in Toronto.

Kanani took some time to share information about her new show, provide recommendations for other Fringe shows, and let us in on her City of Ottawa must-dos.

Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein premiered on Broadway in 2012. BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the cast has been up to since the show first burst onto Broadway!

Strictly Come Dancing host and dancer Johannes Radebe will tour the UK with FINALLY HOME, featuring ballroom, South African rhythms, and pop anthems, culminating in a gala performance at the London Palladium.

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a free weekly Community Gathering on Zoom featuring TRU board member John Lant, who will discuss the ins and outs of running a successful theatrical production.

Small is back in a big way this summer! Following its 2023 production at 59e59 Theatres and productions around the country, the Penguin Rep Theatre production of Small, written by and starring Robert Montano. Watch in this video as he talks more about his journey to the stage and the support and inspirations he found along the way.

HERE Arts Center has unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring the world premieres of The Kick Inside, See/Unsee and Water Walker, plus new works developed through its artist residency program.