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BroadwayWorld has just learned that Richard  Greenberg’s acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist THREE DAYS OF RAIN will begin performances on Saturday, January 30, 2027, and officially open Monday, March 1, 2027 at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre.

New York City Tourism + Conventions will present NYC Off-Broadway Week. 25 Off-Broadway productions will offer 2-for-1 tickets. This year’s program includes 15 new shows.

It starts in the claustrophobic, liminal space of a ferry terminal, and both parties don’t really want to be there. Jimmy is a struggling actor on the cusp of a big break auditioning for Mel Gibson’s new film (which may or may not be IRA propaganda); Eddie is a footballer playing for Celtic in Glasgow, despite being a Protestant and sporting a Rangers tattoo. Both are returning to Belfast from Scotland, and have thorny relationships with Protestantism and the Unionist cause back home.

CAP UCLA will present four international dance performances this fall, including Akram Khan Company's final touring production THIKRA: NIGHT OF REMEMBERING, Victoria Marks' world premiere A DEER WALKS INTO A DANCE, and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan's BLUE HOUR/BECKONING.

The Orchard Project announced the writers and projects selected for its upcoming Episodic Lab, a summer residency for television, film, and audio storytelling held at Skidmore College.

Ages of the Moon, the new film adaptation of the Sam Shepard play, has recently wrapped production in New York. Additionally, Liam Neeson has joined as an executive producer on the feature.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, 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 February 2026.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has unveiled its 2026 season, Method & Madness, which features three brilliant comedies, an explosive American classic, the world's most famous sleuth, and a Shakespeare masterpiece.

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.

Following a reading of the Sam Shepard play in January, Steve Buscemi and Aidan Quinn are moving forward with a film version of Ages of the Moon. Both will star, with Quinn also directing the feature.

Expats Theatre will present the live stage production of Testosterone, a satirical comedy by German playwright Rebekka Kricheldorf.  Testosterone is directed by Karin Rosnizeck and opens in March.

Central Works 2024 Season will conclude with the new play The Contest, written and directed by Gary Graves. The Contest depicts Michelangelo vs. Leonardo da Vinci in an exquisite rivalry and plays October 19–November 17 (previews Oct.17 & 18) at the historic Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue in Berkeley.

Nashville Repertory Theatre revealed the 2024-2025 Ingram New Works Playwrights and New Play Series, featuring innovative new plays and emerging playwrights. Discover the future of theatre in Nashville. Learn more!

Central Works Theater announced the cast for the new play THE CONTEST, running from October 19 to November 17. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing this compelling story to life.

We spoke to Natalie Joy Johnson, most recently seen on Broadway in Lempicka about starring in Barrington Stage's Next to Normal, directed by  Artistic Director Alan Paul, in a co-production with Round House Theatre in Washington, DC. 

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG will be presented by Celebration Arts. This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, directed by Melinda Wilson Ramey, runs from June 7-30, 2024, in Sacramento's premier Black theater.

BroadwayWorld is wishing a hearty-- in Oz-speak-- Congratulotions to the 'Munchkinland' touring cast of Wicked. The production is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary of making magic across North America.  

Looking to brush up your Shakespeare? Though they were written over 400 years ago, the his plays continue to enthrall readers and theater enthusiasts alike. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide to insights and appreciation for the enduring brilliance of the Bard's literary legacy.

'Cooking with the Calamari Sisters' brings non-stop laughter to Phoenix as two larger-than-life Italian sisters entertain with show tunes, saucy humor, and cooking mishaps. Don't miss this live performance filled with song, dance, and sibling rivalry at Herberger Theater Center.

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) announces its 2024 Main Stage Season at the Brooks Theater in downtown Oceanside. The season includes a West Coast Premiere, a Southern California Premiere, and a brand new play. Season Subscriptions available starting December 21. Single Tickets available starting January 18.

A Night at the Kabuki, the acclaimed Japanese stage production inspired by Romeo & Juliet set to the songs of Queen, is to be streamed globally on Friday 17th November. 

Full cast, design and production teams have been set for one of the greatest and most powerful musicals of our time, West Side Story, playing at The Muny July 15 - 21. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 1, 2023.