Christopher Charles McDaniel has been named Artistic Director of Dances Patrelle, succeeding founder Francis Patrelle. McDaniel, a former Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancer, will lead the company into its next chapter.
The Old Globe is presenting William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure as the opening production of its 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Directed by Vivienne Benesch, the production stars Ato Blankson-Wood, Amelia Pedlow, Sam Lilja, and more. Check out photos from the production below.
The Shaw Festival will present Bernard Shaw's HEARTBREAK HOUSE, directed by artistic director Tim Carroll, in a new production at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring a cast led by Allison Edwards-Crewe and Tom Rooney.
The Depot Theatre has revealed the cast for Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK... BOOM!, featuring Sean McGee, Mia Munn, and Deon Oliverio, with direction by Shawn Churchman and music direction by Artistic Director Aaron Jodoin.
The Young Vic announced full casting for the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical adaptation featuring Olivier Award nominees Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, with music by Neko Case and direction by Trip Cullman.
Self-declared South Yorkshire Siren Myra DuBois is set to board the ship of dreams and star as Ruth for 6 weeks. Learn more about the upcoming casting here.
Brazilian artist Bruna Fachetti will perform a one-woman stage adaptation of Clarice Lispector's 1977 novella at The Broadwater in Los Angeles, embodying six characters in a production directed by Alex Tietre.
A dystopian production of Shakespeare's RICHARD III, directed by and starring Argentine theatre-maker Nicolás Pérez Costa, will play London's Cockpit Theatre following a critically acclaimed run in Madrid and multiple Spanish Off Theatre Award nominations.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced a second and final extension of THE LUNCHBOX, the world premiere musical directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, giving Bay Area audiences one last chance to see the acclaimed production.
Canto Vocal Programs will present the second annual Midsummer Opera Dream Festival at Dreamscapes Performing Arts Center in Sterling, Virginia, featuring masterclasses, themed concerts, family-friendly events, and fully staged performances with emerging singers from around the world.
Brenda Liz Henry will reprise her solo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42, performing a show spanning multiple musical genres, including Hip Hop, with musical director Gregory Toroian and a live band.
National Theatre Live announced the cinema release of THE MISANTHROPE, starring Sandra Oh in her National Theatre debut. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, the production is adapted by Martin Crimp from Molière's classic satire.
Melbourne Theatre Company announced an all-star cast for its staging of UNCLE VANYA, including Shaun Micallef and Daniel Henshall, both returning to the stage after years away, directed by Anne-Louise Sarks.
Schaumburg Summer Theatre will present Disney's High School Musical at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, in a production directed by Melissa Crabtree. Performances will take place in August.
Northern Stage announced the election of three new board members — Shoshana Belisle, David Finnerty, and Holly Kania — bringing the White River Junction theater's Board of Directors to 19 members.
Composers Concordance will present an evening of music for bass voice and piano featuring Denis Sedov and Karina Pogosbekova at the Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza, with works by Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride, and Shostakovich.
Westport Country Playhouse will present GET HAPPY!, a concert celebrating Judy Garland, featuring performer Jenna Pastuszek singing music from The Wizard of Oz, Carnegie Hall, and more, with musical supervision by Broadway veteran Joshua Zecher-Ross.
A music-drama about Tchaikovsky's life and homosexuality will make its UK premiere at Opera Holland Park, featuring Royal Ballet dancer Téo Dubreuil, pianist Jayson Gillham, and RPS-nominated playwright Tama Matheson.
Stroller Scene will present a developmental workshop of Strange Men, a dark comedy by Sarah Bernstein directed by Chris Diercksen, at BrickAux in Brooklyn. The play follows four men and a dating coach navigating masculinity and vulnerability.
Theater Resources Unlimited will present a free Community Gathering on navigating the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring a critic, publicist, and solo performer who debuted at the festival last year.
Initial casting has been announced for the return of GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical, with Stephanie Costi and Lucy Penrose reprising their roles as Sandy and Rizzo at Evolution London in Battersea Park.
Stolen Shakespeare Guild has released first look photos of its 'Summer in the '80s' lineup, featuring productions of FOOTLOOSE and STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Stolen Shakespeare Guild Theatre in Fort Worth.
Carnegie Hall will bring together more than 200 teen instrumentalists to form NYO-USA, NYO2, and NYO Jazz, with performances at Carnegie Hall followed by tours across three continents.
Reilly O'Shaughnessy's BELLY, directed by Juliet Kapanjie, traces three generations of women navigating eating, grief, and control. Hi Brow Productions will present the world premiere at 59E59 in New York City before a run at Edinburgh's Sprout Theater.
Berkshire Opera Festival will present Grétry's rarely staged ZÉMIRE ET AZOR at PS21 in Chatham, NY, marking the launch of the company's new eight-week paid Resident Artist Program for emerging opera singers.
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