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Darlington Operatic Society is gearing up to present a new production of the beloved musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Darlington Hippodrome.

This spring, University of Houston's Moores Opera Center will stage the Houston premieres of Slow Dusk and Markheim, a double-bill of one-act operas by Carlisle Floyd, the preeminent American opera composer of the twentieth century.

Maya Hawke will star in The God of the Woods, a new Netflix series adaptation of the bestselling novel by Liz Moore. Hawke joins as a series regular, playing female investigator Judy Luptack.

For the first time ever, every single episode of Stranger Things will be available to watch on Blu-ray and 4K UHD in a special set from Arrow Films, made in collaboration with Netflix. Pre-orders are now open.

Netflix has set the premiere date for its new series adaptation of Lord of the Flies, created and written by acclaimed playwright and Emmy-winner Jack Thorne, based on the classic novel by William Golding.

Maya Hawke and KJ Apa are set to lead the Audible original The Summer Oath, a contemporary take on Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost. The romantic comedy will premiere April 30 on Audible.  

Things are so very rightside up right now for dozens of actors who are about to join the ensemble company of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The Year 2 cast officially takes the stage at the Marquis Theatre (some for the first time and some in new roles) on March 31. Watch in this video as the cast talks about their new roles.

Writers Theatre has announced its lineup for the 35th anniversary season, set to feature a series of compelling productions. The season will include premieres and classic revivals, showcasing a blend of dramatic and comedic works. This milestone season aims to continue the theatre's tradition of artistic excellence and innovation, engaging audiences with both contemporary and classic theatre pieces. The specific shows and dates for the season will be announced shortly, promising a diverse range

After a sold-out LA premiere in November and sellout Edinburgh Fringe runs, Six Chick Flicks returns to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on March 31st.

Louis McCartney, who wowed Broadway as Henry Creel in Stranger Things: The First Shadow, is joining David Tennant in BBC's Time season three.

Tipping Point Theatre in Northville, MI, will present the Michigan premiere of GENE & GILDA, a play by Cary Gitter, starting April 8, 2026. Learn more about the show here!

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3/15/2026.

To coincide with the release of Stranger Things: Tales From '85, which features the voice of Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan, Netflix will offer limited theatrical screenings of the first two episodes of the series in advance of its global streaming launch on April 23

Elizabeth A. Davis will join the cast of BLOOD/LOVE as Valerie Bloodlove at certain performances. Davis will take the stage on Thursday, April 2, Sunday, April 12, April 19, April 26, and May 3.

The full programme of artists and plays has now been announced for INK Festival's 10th anniversary celebration. The line-up of short plays features work from both established and emerging playwrights.

54 Below will present Jonathan Poretz in Happy Birthday Bobby: Darin At 90!, a loving birthday celebration of legendary performer, Bobby Darin, on Thursday, May 14.

Dear John, a solo show written and performed by Rachel Lin will extend its World Premiere at HERE Arts Center. The production is directed by Tara Elliott.

Bert Kreischer's Netflix comedy Free Bert is back for Season 2! The show debuted in the Global Top 10 and continues filming in Atlanta, GA.

Proctors Theatre will present a new lineup of National Theatre Live screenings this spring, bringing acclaimed British theatre productions to its screens. The event series will feature The Audience, and The Playboy of the Western World.

A second two-week extension has been revealed for the Off-Broadway return of the Obie Award-winning play You Got Older by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron and directed by Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman.

Pacific Opera Project’s production of Puccini’s final opera, Turandot features the husband and wife team of tenor Clay Hilley and soprano Sara Duchovnay in the roles of Calàf and Liù respectively. I spoke to them about peforming together onstage.

A new Broadway season is here, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, some are based on books or the lives of famous people or real events, which you can add to your reading list. If you are seeing any of the these productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Beyond already-running hits like Six, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and Operation Mincemeat, the 2025/26 Broadway season is already full of Olivier Award-winning (and nominated) productions, including...

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