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CONVERSATIONS AFTER A BURIAL to Open at Cesear's Forum This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026


Cesear's Forum will present Yasmina Reza's CONVERSATIONS AFTER A BURIAL at Kennedy's Down Under, Playhouse Square, exploring family tensions following a patriarch's funeral.

Ariana Grande Drops Out of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2026


The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, was eyeing a June 2027 opening at the Barbican Theatre, but now whether the production will heppen is in question as one star has left the production. 

Review: WAKEY WAKEY is a Poignant Look at End of Life
by James Lindhorst - Aug 1, 2026


Eno’s end of life play is thoughtful and funny while avoiding morbidity. There is no fourth wall. The direct address monologue is a unique narrative structure that is rarely used by playwrights, but a style of storytelling that’s often staged by The Midnight Company (Thom Pain, The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, Now Playing Third Base for The St. Louis Cardinals…Bond, James Bond.) A play that is primarily a monologue is in Hanrahan’s wheelhouse as an actor. He and Schwetye have collaborated to stage a poignant reading of Eno’s off-kilter script.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM To Be Presented By Smoking Mirror Theater Company
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026


Smoking Mirror Theatre Company, an emerging Shakespeare troupe, is set to present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T/New York Theatres, 502 West 53rd Street. Co-directors John Gordon and Ruby Rich to stage the production.

Feature: Indonesian Musical Theater: 2026 Overview (Part 1)
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 3, 2026


Indonesia has a long history of theatrical forms that integrate musical elements to the performance. From traditional art forms such as Lenong and Ludruk, to the birth of Komedie Stamboel during the colonial era, up to the modern influence of American musical theater, thespians throughout the nation have always been exploring how music can add another layer to theatrical works. 

ANASTASIA to Open in Adelaide This Week at Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026


ANASTASIA will open at Adelaide's Festival Theatre for a limited season, following runs in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, with Georgina Hopson leading the cast as Anya.

Andrew Garfield Explains Why THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE Is His First Family Film
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026


Andrew Garfield joined TODAY to discuss THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE and his upcoming role as OpenAI founder Sam Altman, weighing in on the need for family films and living alongside new technology.

LOURDES! THE MUSICAL to Make World Premiere at Dublin Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026


Xnthony's new musical LOURDES! THE MUSICAL will have its world premiere at Civic Theatre, Tallaght, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival, following a young man's journey to Lourdes.

Video: Nia Stephen and Danielle Steers Perform Mashup of 'I Don’t Need Your Love' From SIX and 'Happy' From HOT MESS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026


A new musical collaboration has been released from the musical SIX and HOT MESS, with an all new mashup video, featuring Nia Stephen and Danielle Steers. Check out the video here!

Eve Nicol Named Trainee Artistic Director at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026


Eve Nicol has been appointed to the newly created Trainee Artistic Director post at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, chosen from more than 120 applicants for the two-year position.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Now Available for Licensing
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026


Music Theatre International announced that GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is now available for theatres and schools to license for future productions.

Gardner Museum's Fall Concert Series to Feature 10 Shows at Calderwood Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026


The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will present a ten-concert autumn season at Calderwood Hall, curated by George Steel and featuring performers including Rachel Barton Pine, Rachell Ellen Wong, and the Ivalas Quartet.

THE IMPRESSION to Make World Premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026


The short film stars Liliia Halushko and Daniel Bernhardt and is set to premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood, the festival announced.

Single Tickets on Sale This Week for The Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026


The Boston Symphony Orchestra will open single ticket sales for its upcoming subscription season, featuring Andris Nelsons' final season as music director and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma.

TOVE LO Releases New Single DNH Ahead of ESTRUS Album, Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026


TOVE LO released the single DNH, the latest preview of her sixth studio album ESTRUS, ahead of a North American tour launching this fall with support from MALLRAT.

Robyn Mineko Williams and Artists Reveal 2026–27 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026


Robyn Mineko Williams and Artists will present its eleventh season of Chicago-based programming, including a new work's premiere engagement and the return of the UNDERCOVER EPISODES series.

AIR SUPPLY, ROY WOOD JR. to Headline August at Blue Note Hawaii
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026


Blue Note Hawaii announced an August lineup featuring AIR SUPPLY, ROY WOOD JR., JAKE SHIMABUKURO, and KAT TIMPF, along with comedy, jazz, and tribute concerts in Waikīkī.

Full Cast Set For TRISTAN & YSEULT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026


The Emma Rice Company has announced full casting for Rice's adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which will embark on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath. Learn more here.

CONFEDERATES by Dominique Morisseau to Open at Firehouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026


Firehouse Theatre will present Confederates by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, to open its 33rd Mainstage Season in Richmond.

SPANDEX THE MUSICAL to Return with Catherine Ashmore Bradley Reprising Childhood Role
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026


Catherine Ashmore Bradley, known for Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Nickelodeon's The Really Loud House, returns to the Off-Broadway production of SPANDEX THE MUSICAL as Dori Jenson, a role she first played at age nine.

Shania Twain Releases New Single 'Little Miss Twain' Reflecting on Her Origins
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026


Shania Twain released 'Little Miss Twain,' a new single that revisits her personal history and roots. The track marks a reflective moment in the country-pop icon's career.

The Role of 'Chris' Will Be Played By Female Leads in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026


The company of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be led by Alex Keenan as 'Chris Boone', a role alternated by Imi Price, the first women to portray Chris Boone.

THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA to Celebrate 25th Birthday at Neo-Futurist Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026


PlayMakers Laboratory will present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY at Chicago's Neo-Futurist Theater, marking 25 years of the sketch comedy show featuring stories written by kids and performed by adults.

Feature: A Legacy Reclaimed: The Brutes and The Vice of Kings Reframe the Booth Legacy
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 23, 2026


Austin artists reunited for a benefit staged reading of Casey Wimpee's The Brutes, directed by Devin Finn, to support Finn's upcoming film The Vice of Kings. The evening celebrated a remarkable play while introducing the next chapter in its journey from stage to screen.

Swans to Release NEWLY SENTIENT BEING via Young God Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026


Swans announced NEWLY SENTIENT BEING, a live recording capturing the band's final 'Big Sound' performance, set for release via Young God Records.

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