Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At Paramount Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 9, 2026
Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B-29 Bombers, South Pacific is one of the most romantic musical of all time, and also an uplifting tale that reminds us all of the importance of celebrating cultural differences.
SPIT IN YOUR FACE World Premiere To Be Presented At Detroit Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The Detroit Repertory Theatre closes its 69th season with the world premiere of SPIT IN YOUR FACE, a political comedy by Paul Heller and Alberto Lomnitz, co-directed by Maurizio Dominguez and Leah Smith.
1776 To Be Presented At Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will present 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, at the Arthur Miller Theatre, featuring a cast of 26 actors in gender-inclusive roles.
Cincinnati Fringe Festival 2026 Will Present 35+ Productions Across OTR
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The Cincinnati Fringe Festival returns for its 23rd year with 35+ productions and over 190 performances across five Over-the-Rhine venues, featuring local, national, and international indie theatre artists.
Jake Owen & Niko Moon Coming to The BayCare Sound in Clearwater
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Jake Owen, the ACM award-winning country artist behind hits like 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night,' will perform at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater with special guest Niko Moon. Tickets go on sale soon.
A FEW GOOD MEN Cast Announced at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions announced the full cast for A FEW GOOD MEN, Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama, running at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo for 12 performances.
Photos: New Jersey Theatre Alliance Celebrates Local Theatre Community at CURTAIN CALL 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The New Jersey Theatre Alliance welcomed more than 200 leaders from the arts, business, labor, and government sectors to its annual Curtain Call celebration on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Bell Works. See photos of the event.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Headline VIRTUOSI LIVE! Series at The Weidner
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The Weidner will present the 2026-2027 VIRTUOSI LIVE! Series, headlined by JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with Wynton Marsalis, marking the 100th anniversary of the Brown County Civic Music Association. Series packages are on sale now.
Theatre Harrisburg To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With FOLLIES In Concert and Centennial Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Theatre Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra announced a centennial collaboration, marking a milestone for the Pennsylvania-based theater company.
Cast And Creative Team Set for ROCK OF AGES at The Actors Studio Of New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Actors Studio of New Jersey has revealed the cast and creative team for Rock of Ages at Dunellen Theatre. The production is directed and choreographed by Michael Restaino.
Cellist Sahara von Hattenberger to Present Solo Concert at Gallery MC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Composers Concordance will present cellist Sahara von Hattenberger in a solo performance at Gallery MC in New York, featuring contemporary works by Randall Woolf and George N. Gianopoulos.
SISTER ACT to be Presented at The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch, TX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Firehouse Theatre will stage sister Act, featuring Micaela Workman as disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, who goes into hiding at a convent after witnessing a murder, directed by Pamela Anglero.
Photos: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens at Pershing Square Signature Center
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
Adam Bock’s The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson, officially opened on May 7 at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
THEATER OF THE MIND Extends Through Summer, Adds $99 Date Night Package
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Goodman Theatre's THEATER OF THE MIND, the immersive experience created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, extended its run after nearly 20,000 tickets sold, and announced a new $99 'Make it a Date Night' package.
VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT Will Include Free Concert, Workshops, and Jam Sessions in Virginia Beach
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT returns to Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach with Mainstage Concerts featuring New York Voices, Veronica Swift, Matt Baker, and Kenny Washington, plus workshops and late-night jam sessions.
Canadian Premiere of JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE Will Come to the Shaw Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Shaw Festival's Canadian premiere of JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, directed by Brendan McMurtry-Howlett, stars Damien Atkins and Jeff Irving in the Olivier award-winning P.G. Wodehouse adaptation at the Court House Theatre.
LEGALLY BLONDE, JR. Will Be Performed By Academy Youth Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Academy of Music Theatre will present LEGALLY BLONDE, JR., featuring young actors ages 12 to 17 at its Northampton, MA venue. Tickets range from $15.16 to $23.95.
SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Come to The Smith Center In Summer 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Smith Center in Las Vegas announced its upcoming season lineup, including Broadway productions SHUCKED and Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN, plus concerts from Natalia Lafourcade, Boney James, and others.
National Black Theatre Launches Founding Members Circle Memberships
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its Founding Members Circle, a new membership program offering patrons early ticket access, exclusive events, and a one-year membership to The Shed for the first 100 members across all tiers.
Comedian Russell Peters Is Back At NJPAC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Russell Peters brings his Relax World Tour to NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, offering commentary on cancel culture, aging, and the state of the world from one of Rolling Stone's 50 Best Comics of All Time.
Emerging Artists Theatre Accepting Submissions for SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC, a developmental festival welcoming short plays, solo performances, dance, cabaret, and more. There are no submission or festival fees.
CLUE National Tour Comes to Morris Center in South Bend This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Broadway touring production of CLUE will take the stage at Morris Center as part of the Broadway in South Bend series, based on the 1985 Paramount Pictures film and the classic Hasbro board game.
Hackmatack Farm Will Present Farm-to-Table Dinners, Contra Dances & Nature Camp
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse in Berwick, Maine will present a summer season of community events, including a Farm to Table Dinner with James Beard-nominated Chef Evan Mallett, monthly Contra Dances, and a youth nature camp.
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Will Present UN-SILENT NIGHT Holiday Sing-Along at Massey Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Choir! Choir! Choir! will return to Massey Hall in Toronto for their third annual UN-SILENT NIGHT: AN EPIC HOLIDAY SING-ALONG, with two performances on the same day. A portion of ticket sales benefits World Vision Canada.
Tony-Winner Tonya Pinkins To Lead GETTING MARRIED Reading at The Players
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group announced casting for George Bernard Shaw's GETTING MARRIED, featuring Tony winner Tonya Pinkins and an ensemble cast, directed by David Staller at The Players Club in New York.
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