FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES and More Set for Shaw Festival 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Shaw Festival will open its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake with three productions: Sleuth, Funny Girl Starring Sara Farb, and the Canadian Debut of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.
Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu Will Bring REBORN Tour to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Strictly Come Dancing stars Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu bring their live tour REBORN to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre, celebrating Amy's return to dance after cancer treatment and Carlos's journey since moving to the UK.
St Martin-in-the-Fields Reveals 300th Anniversary Season of Concerts
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
St Martin-in-the-Fields will present a landmark anniversary season featuring the Monteverdi Choir, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, The Sixteen, Tallis Scholars, and soloists including Iestyn Davies and Danielle de Niese.
DIL KA HAAL SUNE DILWALA Will Come to Aadyam Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Aadyam Theatre will present DIL KA HAAL SUNE DILWALA, directed by Mohit Takalkar, starring Dilnaz Irani in a Mumbai-set adaptation of Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cellphone, playing Delhi and Mumbai.
THURGOOD, OSLO, and More Set For Portland Playhouse Season 19
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Portland Playhouse announced its 19th season, featuring five productions including THURGOOD, TABLE 17, OSLO, SIMPLY SIMONE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, exploring justice, identity, love, and second chances.
World Premiere of SOUL SACRIFICE Will Come to CASA 0101 Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
CASA 0101 Theater will present the world premiere of SOUL SACRIFICE, written by Consuelo G. Flores and directed by Kenneth Castillo, at the Gloria Molina Auditorium in Los Angeles.
AN ILIAD Extends at Sydney Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Sydney Theatre Company has extended AN ILIAD starring David Wenham for an additional week at Wharf 1 Theatre, bringing the five-star production's run to eleven weeks.
THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. and THE TELLER RETURNS Will Come to Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will close its 2025-2026 season with two productions: LCA Conservatory's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. and STYX The Company's steampunk-inspired theatrical sequel THE TELLER RETURNS.
Brian Justin Crum Will Lead MTW's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Musical Theatre West announced Brian Justin Crum, known for his viral America's Got Talent performance and Broadway credits including Wicked, will star as Joseph at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
SheNYC Arts To Present Eight New Full-Length Plays And Musicals For The 2026 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
SheNYC Arts announced eight original full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SHENYC SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL, chosen from hundreds of global submissions through a blind review process, set to run at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre in New York.
BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB World Premiere and More Set for American Blues Theater 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
American Blues Theater announced its 2026-2027 Season, featuring world premieres of BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB and THE CONQUERED, the Chicago premiere of UHURU, and the 25th anniversary of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
Dark Comedy A PERFECT DISH to be Presented at Peckham Fringe 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Written by Chen Xu and directed by Tara Jamora Oppen, A PERFECT DISH blends dark comedy, puppetry and sensory storytelling at Theatre Peckham as part of Peckham Fringe 2026.
SEX, CAMP, ROCK 'N ROLL to Run at The Tank NYC for Three Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Sex, Camp, Rock 'N Roll a musical cabaret fantasy starring Ryan Patrick Welsh, will run for three nights at The Tank NYC, featuring diva duo The K*ntz! and rock band The Gruntz! in a show exploring sexuality and sex work.
American Mural Project to Present RILEY COTTON Concert and Fishy Family Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
American Mural Project in Winsted, CT will present a Live @AMP concert with Americana and folk singer-songwriter Riley Cotton, a fishy Family Day, and more among its upcoming events.
DMV Premiere of THE VIEW UPSTAIRS to be Presented at Iron Crow Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's queer-centric company, will present the DMV premiere of The View at Baltimore Theatre Project, a musical inspired by the 1973 UpStairs Lounge arson attack.
The Big House Unveils 2026 Season Challenging State Censorship in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
The Big House revealed a 2026 season of three works exploring state censorship, created with care-affected young people. Productions include A DoL House, The Inquest, and and a UK tour of Blaze FM.
Journey Arts Will Host TO BE HERE, a Philadelphia Immigration Storytelling Event
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Journey Arts will present TO BE HERE, a multi-day exhibition and storytelling performance exploring immigration and migration stories, created by artists Lynda Grace Black and Magda Martinez at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Philadelphia.
LYSISTRATA Will Come to Dance Loft on 14
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Glass Canon Theatre Company will present LYSISTRATA, adapted and directed by Emma Crane Jaster, at Dance Loft on 14 in Washington, D.C., featuring a physical staging of Aristophanes' classic comedy.
Woolwich Works Launches New Circus & Cabaret Programme For 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Woolwich Works has announced a new circus and cabaret programme for 2026, marking a major new chapter in the South East London venue's artistic development.
Vivid Stage Will Host Summer Studio Workshops for Adults
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Vivid Stage will offer its first slate of adult summer workshops, the Summer Studio, at the Oakes Center in Summit, NJ. Classes cover public speaking, playscript reading, creativity, and storytelling.
Comedian Alfie Dundas Will Bring FIRST CLASS PANIC to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Alfie Dundas, a viral comedian with over 100 million online views, will make his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with FIRST CLASS PANIC at Pleasance Courtyard's Bunker Three.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour In 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities. The production features direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and music by Bryan Adams.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
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