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Exclusive: Jason Moore Talks Bringing Theatricality to the World of ELLE, Returning to AVENUE Q
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2026


We caught up with stage and screen director Jason Moore, who spoke about working on Prime Video's Elle, his theatrical directing style, and returning to direct Avenue Q decades after the original production.

Mark Fossen to Direct WAITING FOR GODOT at Good Company Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026


Good Company Theatre in Ogden, Utah, will present Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Mark Fossen, whose credits include Steppenwolf Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $18.

Interview: Aerial Roots Theatre Company of A NICE INDIAN BOY at Asia Society Texas Center
by Brett Cullum - Jul 15, 2026


We felt very much at the end of the last run that we were not done telling the story. For one, we had rehearsed this for so long, and to just do the 5 shows over 3-4 days. It was not enough for the cast and the creative team, and it was not enough for audiences either, because many people shared how deeply this touched them and how much more they wanted to see.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra 2026-27 Season to Feature Harry Potter, Beethoven & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026


The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2026-2027 season, titled JOY, featuring a seven-concert Capitol Series including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, and a Leonard Bernstein tribute.

Marc Kudisch, Elena Shaddow, Savannah Dahan and More to Star in Deaf West's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026


Deaf West Theatre and New York Stage & Film have revealed the cast for development and concert-style presentations of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind.

OCCUPATION: WOMEN'S WORK SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL to Return for 18th Annual Edition at NPTC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


New Perspectives Theatre Company will present OCCUPATION, its 18th annual Meganne George Women's Work Short Play Festival, featuring six original short plays in two programs at NPTC Studio in Manhattan.

Jack Whitehall Talks Hosting New Celebrity Game Show NATION'S DUMBEST
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2026


Jack Whitehall stopped by TODAY to discuss his new celebrity game show NATION'S DUMBEST, where stars tackle school-themed challenges, and pulled Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Laura Jarrett into the action.

Cast Set for #CHEKHOVBURLESK: Scenes from Theatrikal Life Reading in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026


John Robert Tillotson's #CHEKHOVBURLESK: Scenes from Theatrikal Life will receive its first full staging of all seven Chekhov-adapted monologues at Manhattan Plaza's Ellington Room in Hell's Kitchen.

Jimmy Tatro Talks New Comedy Series THE HAWK on Good Morning America
by Joshua Wright - Jul 14, 2026


Jimmy Tatro stopped by Good Morning America to discuss his role in THE HAWK, a new comedy series centered on a former PGA Tour champion pursuing one last shot at golf history.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/12/26 - Overall Grosses Rise 12.17% Compared to Last Week
by - Jul 14, 2026


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 07/12/2026.

Constellation Stage & Screen to Launch Fall 2026 Classes for All Ages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026


Constellation Stage & Screen revealed its fall educational lineup, featuring new age group Middles (grades 6-8) and courses themed around Matilda, Stranger Things, and more, with scholarships available for K-12 students.

STEFFAN ALUN: WINDOWS to Play Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Pegasus Award winner Steffan Alun returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with WINDOWS, a new stand-up hour exploring imposter syndrome, identity, and representation at Hoots @ The Apex.

Nathan Sykes, Danielle de Niese, Shaun Dooley, and More Will Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Five new principal cast members announced for HADESTOWN at London's Lyric Theatre, including The Wanted's Nathan Sykes as Orpheus and Olivier Award-winner Danielle de Niese as Persephone.

Linnea Berthelsen Will Make UK Stage Debut in DARKLING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Linnea Berthelsen, known for her role as Kali Prasad in Netflix's Stranger Things, will make her UK stage debut in DARKLING, a solo play by Titas Halder, directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia for Actors Touring Company and Bush Theatre.

Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Celebrates 500th Broadway Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026


The Broadway cast and crew of Stranger Things: The First Shadow celebrated their 500th performance at the Marquis Theatre. See photos of the company celebrating the achievement!

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & More Lead R. Scott Reedy's Boston Summer Theatre Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 16, 2026


Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

The 31st Annual Stony Brook Film Festival To Be Hosted By Staller Center for the Arts
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 10, 2026


The 31st Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Stony Brook Medicine, returns to the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University with 36 films from 23 countries, filmmaker Q&As, special events, and some of the year's most acclaimed independent cinema. The festival annually attracts approximately 10,000 attendees and is recognized as one of the region's premier showcases for independent film.

Video: Watch Benjamin Pajak Record 'Superpower' from THE LOST BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2026


A studio recording clip from THE LOST BOYS shows Benjamin Pajak laying down the track 'Superpower' ahead of the Original Broadway Cast Recording release. Watch in this video!

Interview: Playwright Erik Patterson of F**KING STRANGERS produced by The Echo Theater Company
by Shari Barrett - Jul 10, 2026


I spoke with playwright Erik Patterson about his twisted, hilarious and unexpectedly moving story about loneliness, desire, family secrets and the strange ways people try to save one another.They are Ru, who hasn’t left his bedroom in six years; Mick, who can’t stop paying for affection; Julianne, who mourns the life she never pursued; and Dylan, who sells companionship to anyone who can afford him.

Listen: THE LOST BOYS Drops Shoshana Bean's 'Wild' From Original Broadway Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026


Newly minted Tony Award winner Shoshana Bean and Paul Alexander Nolan perform 'Wild,' the latest single from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Lost Boys. Listen to the new track.

Brian Conley Will Return as Doc Brown on BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026


Brian Conley will reprise his West End role as Doc Brown in the UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, joining Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Review: KING ROGER at Des Moines Metro Opera
by DC Felton - Jul 9, 2026


This season, Des Moines Metro Opera is taking my favorite type of risk and doing an Opera that audiences might not be familiar with in their final, and most ambitious opera of the season, Karol Szymanowski's 'King Roger.'

BETRAYAL and More Set for 1st Stage 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026


1st Stage announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring five productions including Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, Meg Miroshnik's THE TALL GIRLS, and JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN, co-produced with Prologue Theatre.

Full Cast Set For A SLOW FIRE at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026


Jermyn Street Theatre and Glass Mask Theatre announced full casting for the UK premiere of Simon Stephens' A SLOW FIRE, with Ross Gaynor, Fionn Ó Loingsigh, and Ian Toner reprising their roles from the Dublin production.

RENT West End Revival Adds Travis Ross, Bella Brown, & More to Principal Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026


Principal casting announced for RENT at London's Duke of York's Theatre, with Travis Ross, Bella Brown, Billy Nevers, and others joining previously announced Gaten Matarazzo. Booking has been extended due to popular demand.

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