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

Theatre 40 will present THE HEIRESS, the classic American romantic drama by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz based on Henry James's Washington Square. Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, the production runs at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre in Beverly Hills.

Actors start your engines. Edward Albee’s masterpiece for four lives and dies on the horsepower of its performers. Albee does not batter you with ideological interrogation. Its sparks fly from watching it performs bash into each other, lashing each other with venomous cruelty in one breath, then licking each other’s wounds in the next. If this is a psychological demolition derby of a play, then Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup are monster trucks roaring with ferocity.

Critics weigh in on Billy Crudup and Gillian Anderson's electric George and Martha in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at @sohoplace. See what they said.

International Literary Properties announced a partnership with the estate of A. E. Hotchner, the novelist, playwright, and biographer of Ernest Hemingway. The deal will focus on reissuing his literary work and developing adaptations across film, television, and stage.

What did our critic think of A WRINKLE IN TIME at Lifeline Theatre?

The company perfectly portrays the play’s shades of drama and humor.

Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

BritBox will premiere AGATHA CHRISTIE'S TOMMY & TUPPENCE starring Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan and Imelda Staunton, headlining a fall slate that also includes new seasons of LUDWIG, DEATH VALLEY and TIME.

RR Auction is offering a 24-letter archive from Irving Berlin to journalist Irving Hoffman and his father, spanning nearly three decades of Broadway and Hollywood correspondence.

Turner Classic Movies will launch a new season of its podcast THE PLOT THICKENS, focused on Stanley Kubrick and featuring a previously unheard audio interview with the filmmaker.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

The Skirball Cultural Center's Sunset Concerts series will close its 29th season with performances by Annie and The Caldwells and The Campbell Brothers.

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?

San Francisco / Bay Area 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 Mamma Mia & more.

Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced three new additions to the 2026-2027 Kauffman Center Presents series lineup. Learn more about the shows here!

It doesn’t matter if you know the stage version, or the movie version, or don’t know anything about it, just know ARSENIC AND OLD LACE has an easy to follow plot that leads you down a path of hijinks straight to your funny bone.

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”

Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” is among the selections joining the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026. Learn more about the full list here!

Chicago Opera Theater has revealed its 2026-2027 Season, featuring two Chicago premieres with expanded, including The Importance of Being Earnest, plus investments in new work and arts education.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Bambi Linn, the last surviving cast member of the original Broadway cast of Oklahoma!, has turned 100-years-old. The now-retired American dancer, choreographer, and actress celebrated her 100th birthday on on April 26, 2026.

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has unveiled its 2026/2027 season of shows! The season will feature a new productin of Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, and more.

MOCA will present Ed Young's Bright Worlds, the first U.S. retrospective of the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator, featuring original artwork from 15 projects, running May 14 through September 13, 2026.