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From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.

Following a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe and an Irish tour, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana will come to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only this May. Learn more here!

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, is now open on Broadway. We're taking you on the red carpet the the opening night event, featuring the cast and creative team. Check out the photos here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

Today, exactly 114 years after RMS Titanic sank to to the bottom of the North Atlantic, Titanique arrives in New York City at last. The splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out what the critcis are saying about the production...

Franklin Stage Company stages free, admission-free world premiere productions at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY, drawing professional talent from around the world to the intimate 120-seat historic venue.

Oklahoma City University's Bass School of Music will present Anastasia at the Kirkpatrick mainstage, featuring a 31-member cast and original costumes. Tickets are on sale now.

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.

David Shields, known for his Olivier-nominated role in PUNCH, has joined Go Live Theatre as a patron, supporting the charity's mission to bring live theatre to disadvantaged young people across the UK.

The Broadway musical ANASTASIA opens at Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2026, starring Georgina Hopson, Rhonda Burchmore, and Nancye Hayes, following a acclaimed Melbourne run.

Cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Connie Shih will perform at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, with a program featuring works by Beethoven, Schumann, Kabalevsky, and Kaprálová.

David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

On March 26, 2026, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Diya Vij joined Roundabout Theatre and other local leaders to cut the ribbon on the comprehensive betterment of the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos of the event.

The Young Vic Theatre and JMK Trust have announced Ewa Dina as the recipient of the 2026 JMK Award, which offers early career directors the opportunity to direct a full-scale professional play.

The cast has been announced for a brand new adaptation of novelist Barbara Pym's Booker Prize nominated Quartet in Autumn. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Macha Theatre/Films will present LOVE STRUCK at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles as a visiting production. The play, written by Odalys Nanin and Marie Barrientos, will run April 24 through May 3.

Several country artists are coming together to celebrate Disney songs in a new EP titled Main Street Country, featuring renditions of songs from Beauty and the Beast, Hannah Montana, Lemonade Mouth, Tarzan, and Hercules with a country twist.

On April 13, 2026, YI Love Jewish will present GOD & THE HOLOCAUST, a multi-media concert at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, honoring the memory and resilience of Holocaust victims.

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

On Thursday, March 26, the Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club held Broadway’s first-ever “dance along” performance, which was hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out videos here!