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Premiere Stages at Kean University To Present Three New Plays for 2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.

Authentic Berlin Wall Segments Arrive in Kansas City for North American Premiere of THE BERLIN WALL. A WORLD DIVIDED.

by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Six original Berlin Wall segments have arrived at Union Station Kansas City ahead of the North American premiere of THE BERLIN WALL. A WORLD DIVIDED., an international touring exhibition presented by Chase.

Emanuel Ax, Ballet Hispánico and More Set for Music Worcester 2026-2027 Season

by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Music Worcester announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring 23 performances at Worcester venues including pianist Emanuel Ax, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Ballet Hispánico, and the Martha Graham Dance Company.

Tilles Center to Present Third Annual Jazz Fest With Buena Vista Orchestra & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

Tilles Center, in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, will present its third annual Jazz Fest on the LIU Brookville campus, featuring The Buena Vista Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria Octet, and family programming across four stages.

Young Concert Artists Unveils 2026-2027 Season With Carnegie Hall Debuts

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

Young Concert Artists has revealed its 2026-2027 season, featuring New York and Washington, D.C. debuts at Weill Recital Hall and The Phillips Collection, with continued Carnegie Hall partnerships.

15th Annual PLAYERS THEATRE NYC SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL to Feature 15 Original Works

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

Be Bold! Productions will present 15 original short plays at the Players Theatre in Manhattan's West Village, with audience votes determining a 'Best of the Week' winner each week.

Ian McKellen Will Return to the Stage in LEAR at The Yard Theatre's New London Venue

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick announced its first season in a new RIBA award-winning building, featuring six productions including Ian McKellen in LEAR and a 50th-anniversary revival of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF.

The Bushnell and Warner Theatre Launch Long-Term Affiliation

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and the Warner Theatre announced a long-term affiliation, marking a significant partnership between two of Connecticut's major performing arts venues.

Cast Set For OUR MAN IN HAVANA at Theatre Royal Windsor and UK Tour

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Theatre Royal Windsor announced full casting for OUR MAN IN HAVANA, Clive Francis' adaptation of Graham Greene's novel, starring Jack Ashton, Bob Barrett, Leon Ockenden, and Jodie Steele across a Windsor run and UK tour.

Mamela Nyamza's THE HERD/LESS Will Open Dance Umbrella 2026 Festival

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Dance Umbrella announced THE HERD/LESS by South African choreographer Mamela Nyamza as The Opening show of its 2026 festival, presented at Sadler's Wells East. Nyamza, a 2026 Venice Biennale Silver Lion recipient, previously opened the 2024 festival with HATCHED ENSEMBLE.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Musical Will Return on UK and Ireland Tour

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres production of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN will tour the UK and Ireland, including a summer season at London's Sadler's Wells, following a Christmas run at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play Chris' parents in a new UK tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, opening at Birmingham Rep before touring nationally.

PIPPIN, MEDEA, and More Set For Quintessence 2026-27 Season

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.

CAPA Reveals Winners Of 2026 Marquee Awards

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

CAPA announced the winners of its 2026 Marquee Awards at the Ohio Theatre, recognizing central Ohio high school musical theatre talent across 13 categories. Best Actor and Actress winners will compete nationally at the Jimmy Awards.

Fire Island Dance Festival Will Host Three World Premieres And A Festival First

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The Fire Island Dance Festival will feature three world premieres and the festival debut of choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, produced by Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, CROW'S THEATRE Win Big at Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards; Full List

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.

Xander Pang and Colin Ryan to Star in DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL at the Barbican

by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced that Xander Pang and Colin Ryan will lead the upcoming London production opening this summer at the Barbican Theatre.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center This Summer

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

The nine-time Tony Award-winning THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for a limited engagement, closing the Broadway in Miami season at the Ziff Ballet Opera House.

PECKHAM FRINGE 2026 Launches With 30+ Shows at Theatre Peckham's 40th Anniversary

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

PECKHAM FRINGE 2026 is underway at Theatre Peckham and Canada Water Theatre, featuring more than 30 community-curated theatre, dance, comedy and spoken word shows marking the venue's 40th anniversary year.

Tarragon Theatre to Present THE CAGED BIRD SINGS This June

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Tarragon Theatre will present THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, a Modern Times and Theatre ARTaud production blending dark humour with Sufi mysticism, following three prisoners grappling with freedom and confinement.

VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL Returns to Jersey City in 2026

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Jersey City Theater Center will present the VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL across multiple Jersey City venues, featuring international artists, multidisciplinary performances, and a Professional Conference at White Eagle Hall.

Photo: First Look at HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY, Now Extended

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has been extended. You can now get a first look at Jay Armstrong Johnson as ‘Ilya Rozanov’ and Jimin Moon as ‘Shane Hollander’.

Guildford Choral & Symphony Orchestra to Present MESSA DI GLORIA at GLive

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

Guildford Choral and Guildford Symphony Orchestra will reunite at GLive for a program featuring Puccini's Messi Di Gloria, Haydn's Te Deum, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, with soloists Sang Eup Son and Trevor Eliot Bowes.

Photos: DO SOMETHING PRETTY World Premiere at Rivendell

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is presenting the world premiere of Do Something Pretty by Melissa Ross, directed by Rivendell favorite, Jessica Fisch. Get a first look at production photos here!

FALLEN ANGELS Will Stream Upcoming Performance Live on BroadwayHD

by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward will stream an upcoming performance live on BroadwayHD! Learn more about how to stream the show here.

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