FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Opens at Syracuse Stage in Central NY Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Syracuse Stage will present the Central New York professional premiere of DISNEY'S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, a co-production with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, featuring a full cast and creative team at the Archbold Theatre.
TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
The Off Broadway production of TRU, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, recouped its initial investment after 58 sold-out performances at House of the Redeemer on the Upper East Side.
Grace Saif, Ella Bryant, and More Join A FINE IDEA at Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
ice&fire announced casting for A FINE IDEA, a new play by Christine Bacon inspired by Jason Hickel's book The Divide, directed by Charlotte Westenra at Arcola Theatre in London.
PlayGround Will Present Works By 2026 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST Winners at Potrero Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
PlayGround will present staged readings of four winning plays from its 2026 Young Playwrights Contest at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, featuring works by Bay Area high school students on themes of city life.
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.
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.
40 High School Singers Selected for 2026 Songbook Academy
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Forty high school vocalists from 13 states and 29 cities have been chosen for the 2026 SONGBOOK ACADEMY, a weeklong summer intensive in Carmel, Indiana, featuring masterclasses and performances with Broadway stars including Mandy Gonzalez.
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.
Video: THE WIZARD OF OZ At Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis has released the first trailer for its upcoming production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, offering an early look at the classic story on stage.
Harry Judd of McFly Joins HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL London Transfer
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
McFly drummer Harry Judd will play Coach Bolton in the London transfer of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, taking over the role from Jason Donovan following a Salford run.
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Becomes Judy Garland In Rehearsal for END OF THE RAINBOW
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Rehearsal images have been released for Peter Quilter’s END OF THE RAINBOW, which will play Soho Theatre Walthamstow, starring Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland, alongside Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.
THE HARDER THEY COME Reveals Full Cast at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Stratford East announced full casting for THE HARDER THEY COME, the reggae musical adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks, returning for a new run with Natey Jones reprising his role as Ivan.
Cast Set for COPPÉLIA AT THE ANIMATRONIC PIZZA ARCADE Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The PG Exploration Festival will present an industry reading of COPPÉLIA AT THE ANIMATRONIC PIZZA ARCADE, a new musical inspired by the 19th-century French ballet, set in a 1985 Chuck E. Cheese-style pizza arcade.
THE BALUSTERS Extends Broadway Run Through June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle-nominated play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, has extended its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Photos: THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Quintessence Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
On April 15, Quintessence Theatre concludes its 16th season with French playwright Molière’s final play, The Hypochondriac, featuring a world premiere of a new translation by renowned British playwright and translator Sir Ranjit Bolt. Check out photos of the production.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Alchemy Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
Alchemy Theatre will present Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express at the Virginia De Land Theatre in Yorba Linda, CA, featuring Abel Miramontes as Hercule Poirot.
Tanglewood Learning Institute Adds Christian McBride & Jason Robert Brown to 2026 Spotlight Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Tanglewood Learning Institute announced additions to its 2026 Spotlight Series, including bassist Christian McBride in conversation with Catherine Burns and a musical theater talk with Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt.
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
THE OUTSIDERS Coming to Louisville This August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play The Kentucky Center in Louisville for a limited engagement presented by PNC Broadway in Louisville.
Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
Broadway’s Joomin Hwang Releases 'The Rule of Five Journal'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway performer Joomin Hwang, currently appearing in & JULIET, has released The Rule of Five Journal, a daily practice system rooted in neuroscience and positive psychology designed to build clarity and resilience.
Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Jason Flom Joins Producing Team of THE FEAR OF 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Music industry executive, criminal justice reform advocate, and CEO of Lava Media, Jason Flom, has officially joined the team of The Fear of 13 as co-producer. Learn more here!
UNCLE VANYA U.S. Premiere Adaptation By Liisa Repo-Martell To Play AstonRep Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
AstonRep Productions will present the U.S. premiere of a new adaptation of UNCLE VANYA by Liisa Repo-Martell. Directed by Derek Bertelsen, the production will run at Edge Off-Broadway Theatre in Chicago.
THE VERDICT To Play Vertigo Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
THE VERDICT, adapted by Margaret May Hobbs from Barry Reed’s novel, will be presented at Vertigo Theatre. The production follows a lawyer taking on a high-stakes malpractice case.
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Will Host SECOND ACT: STORIES OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present SECOND ACT: STORIES OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE, a free afternoon of original monologues crafted by participants in a community-based recovery program using theater to support those healing from substance use disorders.
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