Full Cast Set for WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Jermyn Street Theatre and Mint Theater Company announced full casting for Teresa Deevy's WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN, directed by Jonathan Bank, featuring an eight-person Irish cast in a London revival of the long-neglected 1940s play.
Cast Set for LGBTQIA+ Musical MAY DAY at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Olivier Award nominee Jo Foster will lead the cast of MAY DAY, a new LGBTQIA+ musical at King's Head Theatre, joined by Tylan Grant, Gracie McGonigal, Joni Ayton-Kent, and Dillon Scott-Lewis.
Cast Set for NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Rose Shalloo will lead the cast of the Olivier Award-winning play NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, in a co-production from Storyhouse, Shakespeare North Playhouse, and Theatre by the Lake.
THE JOLLY FISHERMAN Will Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Underbelly
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Kick It Anywhere, the company behind sell-out hit Brixton Calling, will present THE JOLLY FISHERMAN at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Underbelly George Square, starring Alex Hill and Olivier-nominated Jonny Khan.
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Will Come to The Schoolhouse Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Schoolhouse Theater, one of Westchester's longest-running professional Equity theaters, will launch its 41st Season with Outside Mullingar, the acclaimed romantic comedy by Academy Award–winning writer John Patrick Shanley.
San Francisco Opera Will Perform THE BARBER OF SEVILLE This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE with two international casts led by conductor Benjamin Manis, featuring baritones Joshua Hopkins and Justin Austin sharing the title role.
St. Charles Singers Will Perform SACRED SPACES A Cappella Program Before Italy Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The St. Charles Singers will perform 'Sacred Spaces,' an a cappella program of sacred works at venues in Wheaton and St. Charles, before embarking on a concert tour of Italy, including St. Peter's Basilica.
THE OTHER SIDE OF ME - identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion
by Kym Vaitiekus - May 7, 2026
THE OTHER SIDE OF ME delivers a powerful triple threat: sublime choreography, an emotional story and impassioned performers. identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion
THE GETAWAY DRIVER, CYRANO & More Set for Trinity Rep 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company has announced its 63rd season, which includes five shows in its subscription series and the theater's 50th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.
TILL THE STARS COME DOWN To Open Holden Street Theatres 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Holden Street Theatres will open its 2026 season with the South Australian premiere of TILL THE STARS COME DOWN, Beth Steel's Oliver-nominated play, directed by Nick Fagan with a local ensemble cast.
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS SPOTLIGHT MAGIC! Coming to South Florida's Amerant Bank Arena
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS SPOTLIGHT MAGIC! will bring over 30 characters, aerial acrobatics, and first-ever North American debuts—including Angel from Lilo & Stitch—to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL.
THE MUSIC MAN National Tour Will Play Waterbury’s Palace Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Big League Productions' national tour of MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN will present three performances at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, directed by Matt Lenz with choreography by Emmy winner Joshua Bergasse.
KIM'S CONVENIENCE San Diego Premiere Cast Unveiled At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Old Globe announced the full cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the award-winning comedy by Ins Choi that inspired the hit Netflix series, directed by Weyni Mengesha.
COVENANT, LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD and More Set for SpeakEasy Stage Company 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
SpeakEasy Stage Company announced its 2026/27 season, featuring three mainstage productions at Boston's Calderwood Pavilion, including the World Premiere musical BY ANY OTHER NAME and Tony-nominated LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, plus new programming initiatives.
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.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, EUREKA DAY & More Set for Stage West 48th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas, announced its 48th season lineup. The company, located on W. Vickery Blvd., continues its decades-long run as one of the city's prominent theatrical venues.
EVITA To Be Presented By Davidson Community Players This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Davidson Community Players will present EVITA at Duke Family Performance Hall, directed by Steve Kaliski, who worked on the 2012 Broadway revival. The production may be one of the last U.S. stagings before the show returns to Broadway.
Mary Kate O'Flanagan to Bring MAKING A SHOW OF MYSELF To London For UK Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Mary Kate O'Flanagan's solo show Making a Show of Myself will make its UK debut at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, following a sold-out Off-Broadway run at Irish Repertory Theatre and an Outer Critics Circle nomination.
TRIPLE ESPRESSO to Return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center After 30th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy will return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center for a three-week limited engagement following its 30th Anniversary national tour, with tickets starting at $32.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal for WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Get a first look at the cast and creative team in rehearsals here!
Midtown International Theatre Festival to Return to NYC for 2026 Season at ATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF and More Set for Next Page Productions Inaugural TYA Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Next Page Productions announced its inaugural Theatre for Young Audiences season at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, James and the Giant Peach, The Lightning Thief and more.
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.
LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
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