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What did our critic think of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at 5-Star Theatricals?

There is expert craftsmanship and technical polish in the production of Jonah, now playing at the always professional Studio Theatre, but there is also a feeling of detachment and insularity in this play by Rachel Bonds. The themes of parental neglect, abuse by a stepparent, the fight for fulfillment of ambition, and awareness/phases of sexual development  have been dealt with so many times in the past that it would be refreshing if these themes were presented in a manner that compelled an individual response of identification, understanding, and sympathy.

In this video, watch as playwright Lindsey Ferrentino breaks down her words from The Fear of 13 in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script a

The Radio City Rockettes will hold open call auditions for the 2026 line on Wednesday, April 22 at Radio City Music Hall. Learn more about how to audition for the Rockettes here!

All Roads Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.

HEAD OVER HEELS THE MUSICAL celebrates the music of 70’s and 80’s Pop Rock group The Go-Gos through a pairing with Sir Philip Sidney’s pastoral romance, The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia. 

What does it take to bring the hilarious Gutenberg! The Musical! to the stage? Tyler Michaels King fills us in on the process.

It’s the heart of Broadway Touring announcement season, where venues around the country announce what shows they are planning to present across the country over the next year. Over 50 venues have already announced their seasons for next year, and there are hundreds more still yet to come. 

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

No Art Open Air will stage its biggest UK edition yet south of Manchester at Bolesworth Castle on Saturday 30th May 2026, launching with an expanded festival format.

Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed further details for its 2026 Sunday events series. The lineup includes a Family Day with Bach to Baby concerts, interactive storytelling and a family rave, plus comedy performances.

When you direct, it involves so much more than placing actors onstage and giving notes. It involves balancing 30 people’s conflicts and creating a schedule out of it. It can involve creating t-shirts and making sure everyone is okay.

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio-based Ballet Excel Ohio, formerly Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this weekend with the world premiere of choreographer Erich Yetter’s Aladdin at Akron Civic Theatre. 

Ruth Stage will continue its residency at the Jersey Shore Arts Center with Night of January 16th, following its acclaimed productions of Edward Albee's The Zoo Story and At Home at the Zoo.

Latitude Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a robust family program, featuring theatre, comedy, and more at Henham Park this July.

Master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett brings the beautiful handcrafted marionettes of the Daisy Theatre to Canadian Stage’s Berkeley St. location for a run of LITTLE WILLY, an anarchic riff off Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in the same vein as 2022’s Little Dickens.

Storyhouse will return to Grosvenor Park in the summer of 2026, continuing its tradition of captivating outdoor theater experiences in a historic setting.

The Cosmic Shambles Forest will present an expanded experience at Latitude Festival 2026, featuring two stages, a Museum Street, and a diverse lineup from science to arts.

THE GRADUATE, Desert Theatreworks’ current farce, which also contains elements of heavy drama, is, in my opinion, a must-see, both because of the writing and because of DTW’s casting, acting, directing, and staging.

A major winter storm will hit NYC today, February 22nd, 2026! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.

On February 19, Conan Gray hit the Target Center in Minneapolis for the Wishbone World Tour, and honestly, it felt like we were all just hanging out in his world for a few hours. From the very first note of “My World,” the energy in the arena was insane. Everyone knew every word, screaming along like they’d been waiting their whole lives for this night.

Beck Center for the Arts will present Abstract Infrastructure, a solo exhibition by artist Debbie Clapper. The exhibition will be on view in the Berkey Gallery at Beck Center for the Arts and offers a behind-the-scenes look into Clapper's creative process.

Park Theatre will present an exciting lineup for the 2026 Shamrock Fest and St. Patrick's Day Parade, featuring a variety of performances and activities.

Following the announcement of this year’s Offies nominations, OffFest will return as the festival arm of OffWestEnd, celebrating work not only made in London but also at festivals across the UK. See the nominations!