A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Acquired By The Licensing House
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Licensing House (TLH) has acquired the exclusive worldwide stock and amateur licensing rights to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, the acclaimed new musical inspired by the life and music of Louis Armstrong.
Juilliard to Present Commencement Week Performances Featuring JoAnn Falletta, Juilliard Orchestra & More
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Juilliard will present a week of free and low-cost public performances closing the academic year, featuring Music, Dance, and Pre-College students, plus a world-premiere commission performed by the Juilliard Orchestra.
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
OLIVER! THE MUSICAL Will Come to Artscape Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera will present Cameron Mackintosh's OLIVER! at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, directed by Steven Stead, before transferring to The Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg.
New Musical RED SKY To Have Industry Reading at The Colony Theatre Ahead of Full Production This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Red Sky, a sci-fi musical about how life endures in the aftermath of the end of the world, will debut its next staged reading on May 23, 2026 at The Colony Theatre in Los Angeles.
American Composers Orchestra Will Perform EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The American Composers Orchestra will present EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center in NYC, featuring works by seven composers, conducted by Jeffery Meyer with mentor composers Valerie Coleman, Huang Ruo, and Curtis Stewart.
BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Come to WP Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company will present the New York premiere of BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally, directed by Jackie Alexander, at WP Theater on Broadway.
COME FROM AWAY Western Canadian Premiere to be Presented at Arts Club Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Arts Club Theatre Company will present Come From Away n a Western Canadian premiere at Vancouver's Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, marking one of the first non-replica productions of the Tony-nominated musical.
GISELLE, CINDERELLA & World Premieres Set for Nashville Ballet 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Nashville Ballet revealed its 2026-27 season, 'Movement Taking Form,' featuring classical productions alongside world premieres and contemporary works led by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin.
Go East Collective's CROSSROADS SERIES is Coming to La MaMa Moves!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present Pioneers Go East Collective's Crossroads Series, featuring four short works championing LGBTQ+ and feminist artists, as part of the La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.
BEETLEJUICE Tour Will Come to the King Center
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will play a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, closing out the Broadway at the King Center Series.
HERCULES JR. To Be Piloted By Beacon Performing Arts Center
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 2, 2026
Beacon Performing Arts Center is one of a few theatre companies chosen to pilot HERCULES JR., a new Junior adaptation of the 1997 Disney film, at Seegler Theatre at Beacon High School.
SUFFS North American Tour Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The North American Tour of SUFFS announced recoupment after just 28 playing weeks, having reached more than 375,000 patrons. The Tony Award-winning musical continues touring with upcoming engagements in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Memphis, and Fort Worth.
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.
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK Cast Recording Set for Release on Streaming
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Center Stage Records announced the release of the PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: THE MUSICAL original Off-Broadway cast recording, featuring music by Greta Gertler Gold and lyrics by Hilary Bell, with a UK premiere planned for 2027.
& JULIET To Host 'It's Gonna Be May' Events Including Lottery, Sing-Along Performance, And Fan Nights
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
& JULIET on Broadway has announced a series of special events, including a $20 lottery, fan nights, and a sing-along performance hosted by *NSYNC's Joey Fatone at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
MY ÁNTONIA World Premiere Cast Unveiled
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Theater Latté Da has announced casting and ticket on-sale for the world premiere of MY ÁNTONIA. The new musical is based on Willa Cather’s novel and will run in Minneapolis. Performances begin in June.
EUGENE ONEGIN Chicago Premiere To Close Joffrey Ballet Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet will present the Chicago premiere of EUGENE ONEGIN at the Lyric Opera House, marking a significant addition to the company's upcoming season.
THE WEDDING SINGER To Be Presented Ar Fairfield Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Fairfield Center Stage will present THE WEDDING SINGER at Wakeman Hall in Fairfield, CT, featuring a cast of 42 local performers and a live five-piece onstage band. Tickets are on sale now.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!
World Premiere Musical CATCH ME WHEN I FALL Opens in Hillsboro
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Stages Performing Arts Academy will present CATCH ME WHEN I FALL, an original social justice docudrama drawn from 50 interviews with Washington County residents facing economic hardship, at Masonic Hall in Hillsboro.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals 2026/27 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the inaugural season of Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski. A total of 35 orchestral programmes have been unveiled for 2026/27.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for English National Opera's ANGEL’S BONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
English National Opera (ENO) will present Du Yun’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Angel’s Bone at the London Coliseum in October, following its UK premiere in Greater Manchester in May. See rehearsal photos here!
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC At Paramount Theatre Character Portraits Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Performances of Paramount’s 2025–26 Broadway Series finale are April 29–June 14, 2026. Check out photos of the newly released character portraits below.
THE FOUR SEASONS To Be Performed Ar New English Ballet Theatre At Stag Theatre Sevenoaks
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE will present a triple-bill programme at THE STAG THEATRE in Sevenoaks, featuring works by choreographers Valentino Zucchetti and Jenna Lee, set to music by Philip Glass, Richard Strauss, and Max Richter.
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