San Francisco Opera Will Perform THE BARBER OF SEVILLE This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE with two international casts led by conductor Benjamin Manis, featuring baritones Joshua Hopkins and Justin Austin sharing the title role.
A CANDLE OPERA CONCERT To Be Presented By Nickel City Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Nickel City Opera will present A CANDLE OPERA CONCERT at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center, featuring a 15-piece orchestra, international soloists, and over a thousand flickering candles.
Ginger Minj and Jujubee Will Bring WICKED Parody LICKED: FOR GAY to Provincetown and Atlanta
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Drag performers Ginger Minj and Jujubee will star in LICKED: FOR GAY, a sapphic parody of Wicked, with performances scheduled at Out Front Theatre in Atlanta and the Red Room in Provincetown.
Opera Orlando Will Present Six-Production 2026-27 Season With Bold New Brand Identity
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Opera Orlando announced its 2026-27 season of six productions across three venues, including its first-ever Wagner production and a centennial celebration of an American classic at Dr. Phillips Center's Steinmetz Hall.
The Dallas Opera Offers Free Streaming of Recent Productions This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Dallas Opera (TDO) will release select operas from past seasons for free, on-demand viewing via its YouTube channel. Productions were recorded live at the Winspear Opera House, and each will be available for one month from May through August 2026.
SIX, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Overture Center's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Overture Center in Madison, Wis. announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight Broadway productions including Wisconsin premieres of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and DEATH BECOMES HER, plus over 30 Overture Presents performances.
Wild Arts Reveals Summer 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
WILD ARTS will present a Summer 2026 Opera Tour featuring new productions of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and AN EVENING OF OPERA, directed by Danielle de Niese and Guido Martin-Brandis, respectively.
Brick Presbyterian Church To Present Stainer’s THE CRUCIFIXION For Good Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
The Brick Presbyterian Church in Manhattan will present John Stainer's oratorio THE CRUCIFIXION on Good Friday, April 3rd, as part of its 2025-26 Worship & Arts series.
Head First Acrobats Return To Adelaide Fringe In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026
Cal Harris and Thomas Gorham, co-founders of Head First Acrobats, will return to Adelaide Fringe in 2026 for their 12th year at the festival, taking on a triple role as performers, producers and co-directors of Fool’s Paradise.
Canadian Opera Company Unveils 2026/2027 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
The Canadian Opera Company has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a Canadian world premiere, two new-to-Toronto productions on its mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, and an additional new work from Opera 5, the COC’s Company-in-Residence, to be performed at the Canadian Opera Company Theatre.
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE Will Embark on UK Tour This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
A new stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's bestselling novel The Haunting of Hill House will make its world premiere with a UK tour this autumn. Learn more here!
OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.
LA BOHÈME and More Set for Waterperry Opera Festival 2026 Programme
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Waterperry Opera Festival has unveiled its full programme for the 2026 Festival. The festival returns this summer under the new leadership of Artistic Director and CEO John Savournin.
FELLOW TRAVELERS, A Gay Love Story Set During The Lavender Scare, Comes To Seattle Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
This February, Seattle Opera will present the trailblazing opera Fellow Travelers, a gay love story set during the Lavender Scare, a McCarthy-era witch hunt that ousted thousands of gay and lesbian employees from the federal government.
Photos: English National Opera’s HMS PINAFORE at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
All new production images have been released from English National Opera’s HMS Pinafore, running through 7 Feb 2026 at the London Coliseum. Check out the photos here!
Photos: PARSIFAL at the San Francisco Opera
by Gillian Blum - Oct 25, 2025
San Francisco Opera's new production of Richard Wagner's PARSIFAL runs from October 25 through November 13 on the War Memorial Opera House stage, and the production released photos.
Photos: The Santa Fe Opera Presents THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024
See first look photos of the Santa Fe Opera's 2024 revival of 'The Elixir of Love' directed by Stephen Lawless.
Interview: MALACHAI STOUT'S FAMILY REUNION RADIO SHOW At Perkins Center for the Arts
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jun 24, 2024
Radio show whodunnit blends murder mystery parlor game and old-time radio for old-fashioned family fun.
Photos: First Look at THE ELIXIR OF LOVE at San Francisco Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023
The final production of San Francisco Opera’s 2023 Fall Season marks the return Gaetano Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (L’Elisir d’Amore) for a six-performance run at the War Memorial Opera House opening tonight, November 19. Check out production photos here!
Review: SPELLS OF THE SEA at Metro Theater Company
by Steve Callahan - Feb 14, 2023
'Spells of the Sea' shows polished professionalism. The marvelous Metro Theater Company has launched it's 50th season of fine theater for children. They open with a world premiere of a musical play, Spells of the Sea, by Guinevere Govea (with contributions by Anna Pickett). It's playing at the Grandel Theater.
Reviews: MACBETH Glows Bright at Pioneer Farms in Austin, TX
by Amy Tarver - Sep 23, 2022
Navigating the lantern lit path to a small traditional log cabin in Northeast Austin, the house was packed to see Archive Theater’s reimagined rendition of MACBETH. The cracked wooden windows to beat the heat, and the creative thrust staging ignited a sense of comradery for the drama needed for Shakespeare's famous Scottish play. Many are familiar with the story of MACBETH - three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King, resulting in murder and mayhem encouraged Lady Macbeth, the chaos quickly spirals out of control - but Archive sets the cunning mutiny during America’s civil war era. Altering places listed in the play to reference opposing sides during our nation's torrid history, mirrors the chaos and eventual bloodshed that occurs during Macbeth’s plight. The original “game of thrones” between the Macbeths and all who stand in their way is a shocking reminder of how greed and power can be a fatal elixir for the ambitious.
Photo Flash: London's Independent, Fringe & Alternative Theatres Celebrated at THE OFFIE AWARDS 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2020
Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ceremony held in the iconic Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre on Sunday 8 March 2020, the Off West End Awards once again celebrated the best of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London.
Photo Flash: First Look at Production Photos of Charles Court Opera's THE NATIVITY PANTO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019
The King's Head Theatre and Charles Court Opera are have announced the full cast for The Nativity Panto – A Not-So Silent Night, starring Emily Cairns, Meriel Cunningham, Jennie Jacobs, Matthew Kellett and Catrine Kirkman. The panto runs from 29 November 2019 to 11 January 2020, with a press night on Tuesday 3 December 2019.
Photo Flash: Resonance Works' Presents ON THE TOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018
Set during WWII, On the Town follows the amorous adventures of three sailors on 24-hour shore leave in New York City. Determined to make every minute count, the three friends set off to explore the Big Apple and to find romance - encountering colorful characters and hilarious misadventures along the way. The revolutionary score boldly draws from diverse musical inspirations - jazz, spirituals, operetta, symphonic classicism, beautiful ballads, and catchy tunes - including the iconic songs "New York, New York," "Lonely Town," and "Some Other Time," plus a plethora of purely orchestral music.
Photo Flash: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2018
Things are heating up in WeHa with the arrival of the amazing In The Heights cast, set to open at Playhouse on Park on June 15!
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