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.
#DANISH Returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for Fifth Live Year With Four New Works
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
#DANISH will present four Danish works at Edinburgh Fringe, spanning queer physical theatre, contemporary opera, political performance lecture, and dance theatre across Summerhall and ZOO Venues.
FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.
Winnie-The-Pooh Centenary Celebrations Will Come to Ashdown Forest This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Trigger's THE BIG ONE HUNDRED will present giant puppet performances and nature-based Explorer Days across Ashdown Forest and surrounding venues, marking 100 years of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
Sam Reid Will Star in DOUBT: A PARABLE at Sydney Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
THE NEWSREADER star Sam Reid will make his Sydney Theatre Company debut in DOUBT: A PARABLE, joining Pamela Rabe, Zindzi Okenyo, and Shannen Alyce Quan at Roslyn Packer Theatre, directed by Marion Potts.
SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW English Premiere Will Come to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Finborough Theatre will present the English premiere of SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW, an award-winning play by Itai Erdal exploring the Arab-Israeli conflict, the occupation of Palestine, and the events leading to October 7.
World Premiere A FINE MADNESS Will Come to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present A FINE MADNESS, a world premiere created and performed by Justin Weaks, touring cultural venues across Washington, DC.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ FOREVER PLAID
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 30, 2026
Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols ? The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became 'Forever Plaid'.
MAMMA MIA!, THE MAGIC FLUTE, And Dance DTLA Set for The Music Center Summer 2026 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Music Center will present a summer dance season in Downtown L.A. featuring NEW YORK CITY BALLET, BALLETENOW: SUPERSTARS OF PARIS, and free weekly dancing events at Jerry Moss Plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park.
LOST IN YONKERS to Close Wasatch Theatre Company 28th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Wasatch Theatre Company will present Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning LOST IN YONKERS at the Regent Street Black Box in Salt Lake City, closing both its 28th season and a three-year residency at the venue.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, WHAT BECAME OF US, And More Set for Human Race Theatre Company 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Human Race Theatre Company has announced its 2026–2027 Loft Season. The lineup includes SALEM: BLOOD TO DRINK, REINDEER SESSIONS, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. The season will run in Dayton with subscriptions now available.
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.
ASCAP Foundation 2026 Musical Theatre Workshop Returns to The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The ASCAP Foundation announced its annual Musical Theatre Workshop at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles, featuring live readings and feedback panels for three new musicals by emerging writers.
Photos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Opens Friday At City Circle Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
City Circle Theatre Company will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The production will run May 1–3 and May 8–10, 2026. See photos of the production.
IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT and More Set For Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch 2026 Autumn Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has announced its Autumn 2026 season. The lineup includes new plays, touring productions, and family programming. Performances will take place in Hornchurch and on tour.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning THE HOT WING KING To Be Presented At American Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
American Stage announced its production of THE HOT WING KING, Katori Hall's 2021 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, directed by Kenny Moten at its St. Petersburg, FL theater.
COUNTRYFEST 2026 To Launch At Spire Center for Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth announced its inaugural COUNTRYFEST, headlined by Grammy-nominated duo THOMPSON SQUARE, with additional performances by April Cushman and Sarah Martin.
Broadway In Chicago And Metra Announce Free Train Promotion For Summer Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Broadway In Chicago and Metra announced a free round-trip rail promotion for nine summer productions, including CHICAGO THE MUSICAL, LES MISÉRABLES, and THE OUTSIDERS. Riders show their show ticket to the conductor for complimentary travel.
André De Shields To Return For Season 7 Of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Tony winner André De Shields returns as Hermes in the seventh and final season of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS, the Onassis Foundation's Greek mythology podcast for kids, now featuring original songs in every episode.
ARAB SPRING To Have World Premiere Co-Production from Golden Thread Productions And SFBATCO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Golden Thread Productions and SFBATCO will present the world premiere of ARAB SPRING, a dark comedy by Egyptian-American writer Denmo Ibrahim about two siblings planning an Islamic funeral for their estranged father, at Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
New Camerata Opera To Present L’AMANT ANONYME At Baruch Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
New Camerata Opera will present L'AMANT ANONYME at the Rose Nagelberg Theatre at Baruch Performing Arts Center, reimagining Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera inside a 1960s TV studio as an homage to Bologne and Leontyne Price.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Dramatists Guild of America Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
The Dramatists Guild of America celebrated its 2026 Awards on Monday, April 27, 2026, in New York City, honoring a remarkable group of playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theater artists, and advocates whose work continues to shape the American theatre. Check out photos here.
Photos: Meet the Cast of ||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :||
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 29, 2026
Vineyard Theatre will soon present the world premiere of ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :|| written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Eisa Davis and directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon. The cast includes Gianna DiGregorio Rivera (Private Lives), Hillary Fisher (Cyrano), Naomi Latta (In The Heights) and Yeena Sung (Younger). Check out photos of the company here!
MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT Will Come to the Palace Theatre This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT, a live music experience featuring composer Yuki Hayashi's score performed by a live ensemble alongside series highlights, will play Columbus's Palace Theatre as part of a U.S. tour.
Photos: Daniel Brocklebank and Faye Brookes in DOUBLE DOUBLE at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
All new photos have been released from the Built By Barn Revival of Rick Elice and Roger Rees’ Double Double at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. Learn more about the show here!
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