LOCAL by Liz Richardson Will Make London Premiere at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Acclaimed solo playwright and performer Liz will bring LOCAL to the Finborough Theatre for a limited run, exploring belonging and identity through memories of rural Cumbria, spanning decades from the early 1990s to now.
Stephen Schwartz And Broadway Stars Unite For Altadena Music Theatre Comeback Concert
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Stephen Schwartz, Katharine McPhee, Joey McIntyre, and others will perform at a one-night benefit concert supporting Altadena Music Theatre's rebuild after the Eaton Fire destroyed their performance space.
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.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS To Close At Town Hall Theatre Co. Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Town Hall Theatre Company will present TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS as the final production of its 2025-2026 season. Adapted by Nia Vardalos from Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book.
Eleanna Fin to Star in SPIRIT OF THE GAME: THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL at Asylum NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Eleanna Fin will star as Sophia in Spirit of the Game: The Ultimate Musical, on Off-Broadway production at Asylum NYC blending pop-rock and traditional Greek music.
New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.
Eliya Smith's DAD DON’T READ THIS Extends At St. Luke's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Eliya Smith's world premiere play Dad Don't Read This, directed by Chloe Claudel and starring Drama Desk winner Amalia Yoo, has extended its limited run at St. Luke's Theatre.
THE KOBOLD SHOW! is Heading to Edinburgh Fringe From NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Kobold Show!, a five-clown physical comedy from the co-creator of The Twenty-Sided Tavern, will present at Gilded Balloon during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after winning Best Ensemble at the NYC Fringe.
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: First Look At COME AND KNOCK DOWN MY DOOR At The Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
You can now get a first look a first look at Come and Knock Down My Door, a political-situation comedy occurring in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection upon the Capitol.
SHIFTERS Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Cherry Lane Theatre will present the North American premier of Shifters, the new romance by Olivier Award-nominated writer Benedict Lombe. Learn more here!
Photos: 9-BALL Opens at Cape Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Cape Rep Theatre is opening its 2026 season with 9-BALL, written and directed by Art Devine. Performances are running in the company’s Indoor Theater in Brewster, Massachusetts. Check out photos from the show here!
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY Will Open 2026 Summer Season at Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre will open its summer season with LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY, a cabaret featuring songs from Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, and John Denver, running in FST's Goldstein Cabaret in Sarasota.
Wigmore Hall 125th Anniversary Festival Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary Festival will bring together artists including Lise Davidsen, Asmik Grigorian, Ian Bostridge, and Thomas Adès for over 20 concerts, broadcast in full on BBC Radio 3.
Handel and Haydn Society Names Lecolion Washington, Jr. as Next President and CEO
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Boston's Handel and Haydn Society announced Lecolion Washington, Jr. as its next President and CEO. The musician and arts executive currently leads the Community Music Center of Boston.
EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.
TELENOVELA NIGHTS Will Bring Bilingual Cabaret to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Broadway Sin Vergüenza will bring TELENOVELA NIGHTS to The Green Room 42, featuring two original bilingual musical telenovelas performed live, blending comedy, melodrama, and cabaret storytelling.
Scrum Theatre Will Host Summer Writing Workshop Programme at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Scrum Theatre announced a summer programme of writing workshops, masterclasses, and intensives at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, featuring sessions with David Hare, Philip Shelley, Josh Azouz, and other practitioners.
KILLER QUEEN Will Come to Theatre on the Bay
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy will present KILLER QUEEN, a dance production celebrating the music of Queen, at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town, featuring choreography from over a dozen choreographers and LAMTA students across all three years.
Full Cast Set for 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, led by Jessica Martin as Roz and Tim Rogers as Hart, with the production marking Landmark Theatres' first in-house national tour.
Bang on a Can All-Stars in RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, 1996 Will Come to The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present Bang on a Can All-Stars performing RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, 1996, a live tribute featuring new arrangements of the late composer's most celebrated works.
THE GETAWAY DRIVER, CYRANO & More Set for Trinity Rep 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company has announced its 63rd season, which includes five shows in its subscription series and the theater's 50th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.
COCA Dance Companies to Present VERVE Featuring New Works by Guest Choreographers
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Ballet Eclectica and COCAdance will present VERVE, a season-ending production featuring 12 works choreographed by guest artists, including a tribute to Miles Davis, at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA in St. Louis.
KIM'S CONVENIENCE San Diego Premiere Cast Unveiled At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Old Globe announced the full cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the award-winning comedy by Ins Choi that inspired the hit Netflix series, directed by Weyni Mengesha.
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