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.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.
OLIVER! THE MUSICAL Will Come to Artscape Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera will present Cameron Mackintosh's OLIVER! at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, directed by Steven Stead, before transferring to The Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg.
THE DISTANCE World Premiere Set for Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
THE DISTANCE, a new solo show written and performed by former Team GB runner Ben Norris, will have its world premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by the teams behind SIX THE MUSICAL and CHOIR OF MAN.
THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman Will Make Australian Premiere in June
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Ensemble Theatre will present the Australian premiere of THE ROOMMATE, Jen Silverman's dark comedy directed by Lee Lewis and starring Lucy Bell and Belinda Bromilow in Sydney.
FUNNY GIRL Will Come to Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia Will Present
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia will present FUNNY GIRL at The Arts Theatre, with the role of Fanny Brice shared among three performers: Olivia Sutton, Sarah Hamilton, and Sophie Stokes.
Montreal's English Theatre Companies Reveal 2026/27 Season Lineups
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Six Montreal English theatre companies, including Black Theatre Workshop, Geordie Theatre, and Imago Theatre, announced their upcoming season programming at the MTL Launch, featuring world premieres, national tours, and productions centered on Indigenous and Black voices.
MOYAMOYA BABY Will Premiere at Hollywood Fringe's Broadwater Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Resilient Brain Productions will present the world premiere of MOYAMOYA BABY: A TRILOGY OF STROKES, BLOOD FLOW, AND F*CKBOYS, a solo comedy written and performed by Nilsa Reyna, directed by Daphnie Sicre, at the Broadwater Theatre as part of Hollywood Fringe.
THE HOMBRES Full Cast & Creative Team Revealed At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Old Globe announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of THE HOMBRES, written by Tony Meneses and directed by James Vásquez, featuring Jonny Beauchamp, Martín Solá, and Jesse J. Perez.
Everyman Theatre Will Present Kate Hamill's EMMA in Baltimore
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Everyman Theatre will present Kate Hamill's adaptation of EMMA, directed by Laura Kepley, featuring the theatre's Resident Company in a feminist, contemporary take on Jane Austen's classic.
Paula Cole, Punch Brothers & FRAGGLE ROCK LIVE Set for Scottsdale Center 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announced select shows for its upcoming season, including Paula Cole, Punch Brothers, FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE, and the return of Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations series.
KIRSTY MANN: CORPSE Will Present World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
KIRSTY MANN: CORPSE, a solo show blending comedy and horror based on a true haunting, will present its fully-realized world premiere at Summerhall after winning Best Theatre at Adelaide Fringe.
THE PLOT To Have World Premiere At Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
theatregoose will present the world premiere of THE PLOT at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Written and directed by Emma Howlett, the production draws on the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot to explore storytelling and power.
MAGGIE Solo Fly-Woman Comedy To Be Presented at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Tampa-based performer Mandy Keen will bring MAGGIE, a physical solo show blending clown comedy and character work, to The Stray Theater in Los Angeles for the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
TREASURE OF THE LOST REEL to World Premiere at Big Apple Film Festival in NY
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Filmmaker Nate Neal's adventure-comedy TREASURE OF THE LOST REEL, shot on Kodak Super 16mm film and starring William Russ, will hold its World Premiere at Village East by Angelika during the Big Apple Film Festival.
THE WIZARD OF OZ and CINDERELLA Set for The Gateway 2026 Summer Children's Theatre Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY announced its summer children's theatre series, featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ YOUTH EDITION, JEFF BOYER'S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA, and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA YOUTH EDITION.
THE MAVERICKS & Friends to Perform at Indian Ranch
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
THE MAVERICKS & Friends, featuring Paul Deakin, Robert Reynolds, Eddie Perez, and Jerry Dale McFadden, will perform at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA, honoring the late Raul Malo's legacy with rotating guest vocalists.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Characters & Story for New NUTCRACKER Premiering in 2027
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the characters and storyline for its all-new production of THE NUTCRACKER, set in early 20th-century Pittsburgh, with story by Adam W. McKinney and Trey McIntyre, who also choreographs.
ONE-MAN SHOW Starring Mar Jennings To Play Sacred Heart University Community Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Multi-hyphenate Mar Jennings will present ONE-MAN SHOW”, a powerful and deeply personal production debuting May 22, 2026, at Sacred Heart University Community Theatre.
Rachel O'Riordan to Direct THE CHILDREN Revival at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced a revival of Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan and starring Olivier Award-nominated Dame Meera Syal, marking the play's 10th anniversary.
Theater Project Will Launch New Season at DMK Black Box Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The Theater Project announced the Douglas Michael Krueger Black Box Theater in Union, NJ as its new mainstage home, with a summer season featuring HAVING OUR SAY, ALABAMA STORY, and two additional productions.
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