Florida Studio Theatre Will Honor Winners of 2026 Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights Festival, selected from over 5,000 submissions. Winning plays are now onstage, with Young Playwrights Festival Day set for May 16, 2026.
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Shubert Theatre's 2026-2027 Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
The Shubert Theatre in New Haven announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, featuring five shows including THE WIZ, THE BOOK OF MORMON, BEETLEJUICE, DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, and HEATHERS THE MUSICAL.
HERE COMES THE NIGHT Industry Reading Set for April
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
An industry reading of Lisa Kenner Grissom's Here Comes The Night will be directed by Margot Bordelon, featuring Alysia Reiner and Jess Jacobs. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set For HAIR at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.
Missoula Children's Theatre Requests Support For New Roof
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) is leaking water from the roof. If MCT does not have a functioning roof, the staff and programming are at risk. Learn more about how to help!
Temple Emanu-El Will Host JEWS THAT ROCK Tribute Concert in April
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Temple Emanu-El will host a one-night musical tribute to the American Jewish songbook this spring, featuring Broadway musicians and vocalists performing songs by some of the genre’s most influential artists.
Shaun Williamson Joins CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Kings Theatre Portsmouth
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
EastEnders star Shaun Williamson will appear as the Toymaker and Lord Scrumptious in selected performances of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Kings Theatre Portsmouth, running Tuesday 14th through Friday 17th.
Cape Rep Theatre To Open 2026 Season With 9-BALL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Cape Rep Theatre will present 9-BALL as the opening production of its 2026 season. The play, written and directed by Art Devine, returns for its 25th anniversary. Performances will take place in Brewster, Massachusetts.
L'Alliance New York Will Present COMIC ARTS FEST in April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
L'Alliance New York will present Comic Arts Fest April 24-26, featuring graphic novelists Charles Burns, Frank Quitely, and more in talks, masterclasses, screenings, and signings. Day passes start at $20.
10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE Opera Gets Canadian Premiere at Luminato Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Composer Rene Orth's award-winning opera 10 Days in a Madhouse will receive its Canadian premiere at the Luminato Festival, co-presented by Tapestry Opera and the Canadian Opera Company.
92NY to Present Roomful of Teeth & Gabriel Kahane: ELEVATOR SONGS NY Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and composer Gabriel Kahane will perform at 92NY, including the New York premiere of Kahane's Elevator Songs, composed for the ensemble.
CINDY OF ARC Makes Catskills Premiere at Bridge Street Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY will present CINDY OF ARC on May 16 and 17. The comedy rock show, a 2023 Richard Rodgers Award finalist, stars playwright Cynthia Kaplan and is directed by Emmy winner Dani Davis.
ArtsUP! LA Will Host ATHENA FEST This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
ArtsUP! LA will present ATHENA FEST, a three-day one-act festival featuring five female playwrights and performers, April 24-26 at the Blue Door Theater in Culver City.
Leicester LET'S DANCE Festival Will Kick Off This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS – LDIF26 - is the critically-acclaimed, hugely popular annual Leicester-based dance festival which launches every year on April 29th, International Dance Day.
Frank Caliendo Comes to Comedy Works Landmark This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
Comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo, known for his work on MADtv and ESPN's Fox NFL Sunday, will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark on April 17 and 18.
Joshua Bell Leads New Jersey Symphony as Principal Guest Conductor in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
Joshua Bell will lead the New Jersey Symphony in performances across Newark, Princeton, and Morristown. The concerts will feature works by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, and Mendelssohn. The engagement marks Bell’s first season as principal guest conductor.
CHICKEN & BISCUITS, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for The SigPro Studio Season 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
The SigPro Studio has revealed its season 11 lineup, featuring four works that explore connection, resilience, and self-discovery. The lineup includes Douglas Lyons’ Chicken & Biscuits, Come From Away, and more.
Previews: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING! at Crystal Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 3, 2026
Robert Hawkins’s Quiet! Three Ladies Laughing! is here again! Three years ago, the play was produced as a rehearsed concert-reading at New Canaan Town Players Stage II and it’s back by popular demand as a full production in the 232-seat Crystal Theatre in Norwalk from April 30th to May 3rd.
San Francisco Opera Guild and Neiman Marcus Will Present THE ART OF FASHION Runway Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
San Francisco Opera Guild and Neiman Marcus will present The Art of Fashion Runway Show and Luncheon, featuring designer collections and a special appearance by Saks Global's Chloe King, with proceeds benefiting music education programs.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival Piano Competition Set for Florida Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
Five finalists will compete in the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Piano Competition presented by Yamaha on May 21 at Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
JOAT Festival, Teac Damsa, and More Set For Danse Danse 29th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
Danse Danse announced its 29th season, featuring 10 performances from companies in Greece, Cuba, the UK, Germany, Brazil, and Quebec, plus the 5th edition of the JOAT International Street Dance Festival.
Asolo Rep, Florida Studio Theatre And Van Wezel To Host Free Backstage Sarasota Trolley Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present Backstage Sarasota: A Theatre Trolley Tour, a free family event on April 18, 2026, marking their first shared arts collaboration.
Photos: Diya Vij, Kelli O’Hara, Rose Byrne And More Celebrate Todd Haimes Theatre Reopening
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
On March 26, 2026, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Diya Vij joined Roundabout Theatre and other local leaders to cut the ribbon on the comprehensive betterment of the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos of the event.
FIRE ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL Returns This July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
The Fire Island Dance Festival announced dates of July 18-19, 2026, at Fire Island Pines, benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Individual tickets start at $85.
TWO IN LOVE: A Two-Hander Festival to Open at Theater Lab in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Two In Love: A Two-Hander Festival will open this spring at Theater Lab in New York, featuring three two-person plays for a three-week limited run. Tickets are $38 for single show admission, $80 for a festival pass.
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