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Full Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025


London Theatre Company has announced full casting for A Midsummer Night's Dream, and has released all new artwork for the show. One of The Bridge's biggest hits, the immersive A Midsummer Night's Dream will return this summer for a limited run.

Video: Watch the Rehearsal Teaser For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025


Take a peek into The Brightening Air rehearsal room as the cast bring this magical tale of family, fate and unseen forces to life. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the video!

Full Cast Set For Terence Rattigan's IN PRAISE OF LOVE at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025


Orange Tree Theatre has announced full casting for Terence Rattigan's In Praise of Love. Amelia Sears directs Daniel Abelson (Mark Walters), Joe Edgar (Joey Cruttwell), Claire Price (Lydia Cruttwell) and Dominic Rowan (Sebastian Cruttwell).

VELVETEEN RABBIN Autism-Friendly Performance Comes to Paper Mill Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025


Pushcart Players will present a special Autism-Friendly performance of “Velveteen Rabbit” at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn on April 23 at 11:00 am. This performance is designed to provide an inclusive and welcoming experience for audiences with disabilities.

Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE is Coming to Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025


Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the rolling World Premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, an epic poem told by Jacob Ming-Trent with verse rhyme and song. Learn more

STAR WARS On Stage: A Guide to Broadway Stars in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025


With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.

Frist Art Museum to Present VENICE AND THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025


The Frist Art Museum to present Venice and the Ottoman Empire, an exhibition that explores the artistic and cultural exchange between the Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire over four centuries. Organized by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia and The Museum Box, the exhibition will be on view in the Frist’s Ingram Gallery from May 31 through September 1, 2025.

Alexandra Silber Joins SLAM FRANK Cast at Asylum NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025


Alexandra Silber has joined the cast of Slam Frank at Asylum NYC, playing the roles of Margot Frank and Anita’s Abuela. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to attend.

Cast Set For THE CRUCIBLE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Ola Ince. The Crucible is the first modern classic to be staged at the Globe Theatre.

John Douglas Thompson and Rocco Sisto Will Lead Red Bull Theater's OEDIPUS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025


Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: Sophocles’s OEDIPUS, translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker and adapted and directed by Carey Perloff.

¡VOS! World Premiere Begins Performances at Two River This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025


Two River Theater’s World Premiere debut of ¡VOS!, by the powerful new voice, Christina Pumariega, directed by Nicole A. Watson starts performances this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Chiké Johnson and James Vincent Meredith to Star in HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025


Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of Hymn. Legendary Chicago director Ron OJ Parson leads a Chicago cast and creative team. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Fareham Live Celebrates Six Months of Live Performances Since Opening
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025


Hampshire's newest entertainment venue, Fareham Live, celebrates six months of live performances since officially opening its doors for its first performance on 28 September 2024.

Meet the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025


Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production began performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opened Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!

Cast Set For RADIANT BOY at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025


The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Radiant Boy at Southwark Playhouse Borough, written by Nancy Netherwood. Joining the previously announced Renée Lamb and Stuart Thompson are Ben Allen and Wendy Nottingham. 

Austin Tichenor's FOOL to Have World Premiere at Seven Ages Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025


Seven Ages Theatricals will be presenting the WORLD PREMIERE production of Fool, Christopher Moore's New York Times best-selling comic novel in a new adaptation by the Reduced Shakespeare Company's Austin Tichenor, in June 2025.

Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, and More Set for Bush Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025


The Bush Theatre has revealed its programme until early 2026 which includes some of the country’s most exciting new writing. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

ROMEO AND JULIET Cast Revealed At Shakespeare's Globe
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025


Shakespeare’s Globe has revealed the cast of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes. Romeo and Juliet launches the summer season, running from 25 April until 2 August in the Globe Theatre.  

Exclusive: Jesse L. Martin Goes Undercover for Theater Murder Case in THE IRRATIONAL
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025


Watch an exclusive clip from NBC's The Irrational, starring Broadway alum Jesse L. Martin. In the episode, Alec and Rose go undercover in a community theater production of Little Shop of Horrors to try and solve an actor’s murder. 

Tennessee Williams' IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL Comes To The Hudson Backstage Theatre In April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025


Dance On Productions has announced the West Coast premiere of Tennessee Williams' In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. Learn more here!

Photos: THE BRIGHTENING AIR In Rehearsal At The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025


The Old Vic has released rehearsal photos for Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air. Check out photos of the cast in action in the rehearsal room here!

Matthew Rauch, Andy Grotelueschen, and More to Star in THE JEW OF MALTA at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025


Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe, directed by Jesse Berger. See who is starring and learn more!

Meet the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025


John Proctor is the Villain begins previews tonight at the Booth Theatre on Thursday, March 20, 2025 ahead of a Monday, April 14 opening night. Meet the cast of John Proctor is the Villain here!

Alexandra Silber and More to Star in ¡VOS! World Premiere at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025


Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for ¡VOS!, a World Premiere debut by the powerful new voice, Christina Pumarieg. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

OUR CLASS and More Come to Arlekin For 15th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025


 Arlekin, the innovative theater company founded by Igor Golyak, has announced its 15th Anniversary plans, including a long-awaited run of Our Class in Boston.

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