Joseph Price Appointed Dean Of The Conservatory For Performing Arts At Stephens College
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Joseph Price, a veteran director, producer, and educator with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, has been appointed Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Columbia.
Electropop Musical FAIRLIGHT Heads Out on UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
FAIRLIGHT, an electropop musical retelling the origin story of lawn tennis as a queer love story, will tour across the UK, performing on actual tennis courts from Birmingham to Wimbledon and Crawley Pride.
ROCK NEVER DIES to Open at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square with Immersive Dinner Show
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
American Immersion Theater and Hard Rock Cafe will present ROCK NEVER DIES, an immersive sing-along dinner show featuring rock hits from the 70s through 90s, at the Times Square Hard Rock Cafe.
Delhi Nalanda Dialogue 2026 is Set For May in New Delhi
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Nalanda Literature Festival will present the Delhi Nalanda Dialogue 2026 at India International Centre, New Delhi, gathering over 100 policymakers, scholars, and diplomats around the theme 'Governance, Culture & Literature.'
FLOYD COLLINS, PRESS, and More Set For Firehouse Theatre Season 33
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Firehouse Theatre announced its 33rd season under incoming Artistic Director Katrinah Carol Lewis, featuring four contemporary plays including CONFEDERATES, FLOYD COLLINS, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, and world premiere PRESS.
The Music Center Appoints Julia Diamond To Lead Artistic And Programming Division TMC Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Music Center appointed Julia Diamond as senior vice president of TMC Arts, its programming division. Diamond, who has overseen a $14 million annual budget and a team of 30 full-time staff, previously served as interim head of the division.
Cast Set For THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Cygnet Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, directed by Katie Banville, featuring songs by Aerosmith, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, and more, running at The Joseph Clayes III Theater in San Diego.
LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and More Will Come to Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble announced its 40th anniversary season at Glen Ellyn's McAninch Arts Center, featuring LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. Subscriptions are now on sale.
A PEOPLE Will Make Chicago Premiere From YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica will present the Chicago premiere of A PEOPLE at Theater Wit, directed by Avi Hoffman, tracing 5,000 years of Jewish identity through music, vignettes, and monologues.
Arianna Williams & Ryan Jaske to Star in WEDDING PARTY World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Off-Broadway veteran Arianna Williams and Ryan Jaske will star in the world premiere of WEDDING PARTY at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, written and directed by former Netflix and CBS executive Adriana Martínez Barróon.
George Enescu International Competition Extends Application Deadlines For 2026 Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The George Enescu International Competition has extended its application deadline for the Cello, Violin, and Piano divisions, with the 20th anniversary edition set to take place in Bucharest, Romania.
Highmark Mann Center Will Present 50th Anniversary Season With 50+ Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Philadelphia's Highmark Mann Center announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring more than 50 performances, world premieres, and a $70 million campus transformation coinciding with America250 celebrations.
SABRAGE Unveils New Cast at Lafayette London
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Menier Chocolate Factory and Strut & Fret announced a new cast for SABRAGE, the circus-cabaret production at Lafayette London, with Jarnéia Richard-Noel and Alex Makardish joining returning cast members.
THE LOVED ONES to Have NYC Premiere At Irish Rep With Maryann Plunkett, Donna Lynne Champlin and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Irish Repertory Theatre announced casting for the NYC premiere of THE LOVED ONES by Erica Murray, starring Donna Lynne Champlin and Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett, directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey.
ANASTASIA Casting Set At La Mirada Theatre; Dillon Klena To Play Role Originated By Brother Derek Klena
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Dillon Klena, whose brother Derek originated the role on Broadway, will play Dmitry in La Mirada Theatre and McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of ANASTASIA, alongside Lena Ceja and Suzanna Guzmán.
WINNDance Will Make World Premiere Debut at La Biennale di Venezia
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
WINNDance, a new international dance company of ballet dancers aged 40 and above, will present the world premiere of SCIROCCO: DEATH IN VENICE – BRIDGE OF SIGHS at Teatro Malibran in Venice.
Next Festival of Emerging Artists Reveals 14th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists announced its 14th season, celebrating women immigrant composers with world premieres at PS21 in Chatham, NY, National Sawdust in Brooklyn, and Gibney Dance in NYC.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.
The Base’s Festival Of Arts And Crafts Will Return to Greenham Business Park This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Base Greenham will present its Festival of Arts and Crafts at Greenham Business Park, featuring a craft fair, art exhibition of over 150 original works, live music, taster workshops, and family activities.
Winnie-The-Pooh Centenary Celebrations Will Come to Ashdown Forest This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Trigger's THE BIG ONE HUNDRED will present giant puppet performances and nature-based Explorer Days across Ashdown Forest and surrounding venues, marking 100 years of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW English Premiere Will Come to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Finborough Theatre will present the English premiere of SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW, an award-winning play by Itai Erdal exploring the Arab-Israeli conflict, the occupation of Palestine, and the events leading to October 7.
THIS IS OUR YOUTH Will Come to the Olive Branch
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Dig Deep Theatre and Theatre Extempore announced a co-production of Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH at The Olive Branch in Valencia, CA — marking the Santa Clarita Valley's first live staging of the acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy.
Bourgie Hall Reveals 94-Concert Season Featuring Thibaudet, Kronos Quartet & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Montreal's Bourgie Hall announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring 94 concerts, 3 masterclasses, and artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lisa Batiashvili, and the Kronos Quartet alongside Quebec and Canadian performers.
LOST IN YONKERS to Close Wasatch Theatre Company 28th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Wasatch Theatre Company will present Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning LOST IN YONKERS at the Regent Street Black Box in Salt Lake City, closing both its 28th season and a three-year residency at the venue.
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