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'HONKY TONK ANGELS' is simply a delightful and heartwarming production that cleverly weaves together a mix of old and new songs. Even if you're not typically a fan of country music, you'll find yourself thoroughly entertained by this show. It's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and have you laughing along with your fellow theatergoers. Don't pass up the chance to experience this unforgettable musical that is filled with laughter, empowerment, and just the right amount of twang!

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has had a rich history of stars lured to its stage — not just to sell tickets through big names. The actors nearly always deliver — and the company attracts them because of the quality and rigor it retains.

San Diego Junior Theatre continues its 78th season with A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical, a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of the beloved children’s book by David Shannon.

Tony nominee Nichelle Lewis is delivering one of Broadway's most moving performances as Sarah in RAGTIME. She reflects on the musical's enduring relevance, the emotional impact of Sarah's story & what her first Tony Award nomination means to her.

Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already know by heart. Few productions have maintained the kind of global appeal that MAMMA MIA! has enjoyed since its debut, and its latest stop at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC this week offers another reminder of why. 

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will present NuWorks 2026 at Theatre Row, featuring self-created works by 11 artists spanning poetry, dance, music, and text.

The Whitney Museum of American Art will present free Pride programming, including performances by cast members of WICKED on Broadway and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus, alongside walking tours and artmaking activities.

The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.

SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL, billed as the first musical to incorporate sound healing into its orchestrations, will run three performances at Teatro LATEA during the New York Theater Festival.

New production photos have been released for the National Theatre's revival of WAR HORSE. Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel and adapted by Nick Stafford, the award-winning play has returned to the National Theatre nearly two decades after its premiere.

The Farm's documentary dance-theatre production Glass Child, exploring the sibling bond between Kayah, a dancer with Down Syndrome, and his sister Maitreyah, is set to appear at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the House of Oz season.

As Detective Fucco, John Ortiz brings depth to a character who could be reduced to a stereotype. He discusses the show's timely themes, Stephen Adly Guirgis' adaptation, and the Tony-nominated creative team helping bring the production to life.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

The Cape Playhouse is launching their 2026 summer season with Nat Zegree’s Mozart to Pop Chart, running for 22 performances only this summer at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts.

The Wilbury Theatre Group wrapped up it's 2025-2026 season with Conor McPherson's Tony-nominated stylistic musical 'Girl From The North Country'. Set in an a Depression-era Duluth, Minnesota boarding house in 1934, McPherson weaves a tale of multiple families and people's lives converging together at the house, many of those lives within hours of reaching a life-altering turning point that will change their course forever. In addition to wonderful prose that could very well be as pertinent today as then, McPherson intermingles reimagined Bob Dylan songs throughout the musical, not as a buffer between scenes but as a way to also tell the story through each character.

The Huntington's annual Spotlight Gala raised a record $1.7M at Boston's SoWa Power Station, honoring Karen Holmes Ward, playwright Mfoniso Udofia, and the Nancy and Edward Roberts Family for their contributions to the arts.

5x Grammy-winner and Tony Award nominee (Carousel) Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck have unveiled their new collaborative album, The Fiddle and the Drum. Listen to it now.

Paul Shearman's solo show THE LAST AUDITION, which blends Shakespeare with a personal exploration of dementia and memory loss, will make its UK premiere at theSpace on the Mile during Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Why bother doing another Marriage of Figaro? There are four more happening in 2026, from traditional powerhouse companies Royal Ballet and Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North and Scottish Opera. So why are Wild Arts putting on another one?

Gretna Theatre, in collaboration with Totem Pole Playhouse, will present A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, featuring Francesca Ferrari, a national tour veteran, leading a live-band concert celebrating the rock legend's life and music in Mount Gretna, PA.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown announced its summer concert lineup, featuring performers including The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and Abbott Elementary's Janelle James, plus free outdoor events.

Even These Things, written by Rory Mullarkey, recently had its world premiere at the Royal Exchange Theatre. The play takes a look at three different years - 1846, 1996 and 2026 - and explores both Manchester and Ireland, with the final performance taking place on the 30th anniversary of the devastating IRA bomb in the heart of Manchester.

Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.

Seattle Theatre Group's outdoor Concerts at The Farm series at Remlinger Farms is set to open with two nights from THE BLACK KEYS, with tickets running low for the second show.

Judi Love announced new dates for her sell-out stand-up tour, JUDI LOVE: ALL ABOUT THE LOVE, adding cities including Dublin, Belfast, and London's Clapham Grand to the UK and Ireland run.