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On Avenue Q, puppets and people intermingle in this show about the trials and tribulations of life as a grown-up: love, sex, money, race, and how to tell your roommate he’s gay. After two decades, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q has returned to the West End in all its glory. With original Broadway director Jason Moore and original puppet designer Rick Lyon, a brand new cast takes on the puppet show with a difference.

We learn that the suburban fantasy is not sustainable, primarily because such a fantasy can only ever be a dream. The reality of suburban living, as told by Kimberly Akimbo, shows there is much more nuance to everyday life than the nuclear family with a white picket fence and a wholesome dinner at eight. If everyone got what they wanted, after all, they wouldn’t want for more.

What did our critic think of SLIT-MOUTHED WOMAN at Bungaku Universitas Kristen Maranatha?

MCC Theater will present the inaugural Judith Champion PlayLabs Reading Series, featuring free public readings of new plays by Justice Hehir, Sam Mueller, and Dhari Noel, running in May.

What did our critic think of GRICEL - A TANGO STORY AT ESPACE LUMEN at Espace Lumen?

Playwright Tom Duzick has had his works performed all over the world, which speaks to the universal appeal of his creations.  He has a new production of one his most popular plays opening next week.  He sat down to chat with BWW about it.

Anya Reiss reimagines the Ibsen classic for a disaster capitalist's world, but never establishes the credibility it needs

Children's Theatre Company announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring two world premiere musicals, SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL, PINOCCHIO, and a new Discovery Series with three limited-engagement productions.

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH MUSIC THEATRE at Circa Theatre?

CATS: The Jellicle Ball has officially brought its runway to Broadway! The musical revival opens tonight Broadhurst Theatre. Did the critics have a ball at this innovative new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical classic? Find out in our review roundup!

Brampton Music Theatre is bringing the joyful, gospel-fueled energy of Sister Act to the stage this April, and at the heart of the convent's chaos is Caitie, who takes on the scene-stealing role of Mary Patrick.

Short Attention Span Theatre will return to The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr this spring, with six world premiere plays spanning comedy, horror, and the supernatural, featuring a Carnegie-nominated author and award-winning directors.

Eccentric artist Fenella Harford (Sylvestra Le Touzel) inherits her family’s stately home and uncovers a cache of hidden diaries that may rewrite its history. She recruits ambitious academic Marva (Rakie Ayola) to authenticate them, who in turn brings in her overlooked mentor Abi (Cherrelle Skeete), a meticulous expert with sharper instincts than she lets on. As the three women probe deeper into the documents, the house begins to yield uncomfortable truths about its colonial past. Personal histories begin to intertwine with national ones, tensions rise between the trio, and what starts as scholarly inquiry spirals into a confrontation with buried trauma, ownership, and the ghosts of Britain’s slave-trading legacy.

Packed with information, praise, and sublime musical performances, Marieann Meringolo's Bergman tribute show is an elegant and emotional entertainment.

The Little Big Theatre Co will present THE MAD ONES, a coming-of-age musical by Kerrigan & Lowdermilk told through a queer lens, at The Loading Dock Theatre by Qtopia Sydney from April 30 – May 16.

Going into auditions, I had already made assumptions about where I fit. I’m a freshman. I’m 18. And while I’ve played older roles before in high school (roles I absolutely loved), I guess I thought college would be different. I assumed I’d need to “work my way up” before being considered for characters like that again. So I didn’t audition for Grandpa Joe specifically. I didn’t really let myself imagine it as a possibility.

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.

NextStop Theatre navigates the production of 'Guards at the Taj' with a sincere and skillful blend of empathy and urgency, acknowledging the difficulties of the choices we make and the worlds we live in, while encouraging us to do better.

The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has unveiled the Nominees for the 30th Annual Webby Awards, honoring excellence on the Internet. 

GICF once again showcased Glasgow as 'the funniest city in the world' with 19 days of outstanding comedy from performers from around the world

When not all the elements of a traditional production are present, things get stripped down to a more raw place. The focus is almost entirely on your voice, your instincts, and your ability to bring the material to life in a more intimate way. I had to trust that even the smallest decisions could still carry importance, and I wanted to challenge myself to approach things differently.

Having never attended a show at the Stage West Theatre here in Calgary, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. As a former performer for Jubilations Dinner Theatre, and a fan of Edmonton’s Mayfield Dinner Theatre, I was well versed in what the dinner theatre experience could be. Stage West finds a way to blend the silly, outrageous energy of a Jubilations show, with the more sophisticated, buffet-style dining experience of Mayfield. A nice balance and a great way to spend an evening with friends and loved ones.

I walked in knowing only a handful of the songs, and it made no difference. Hell’s Kitchen at the Straz is driven by feeling, character, and raw honesty. The music meets you where you are.

Ruth Stage's production of Night of January 16th by Ayn Rand will take place next weekend. We chatted with the director, Elizabeth Troxler, about the show. Check out the interview here!

American History Unbound has set an all-star lineup of performers for its return to Carnegie Hall with We Chose to Go to the Moon. Stars include Skylar Astin, Elizabeth Gillies and more!