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Grab a tissue — these Tony Awards speeches may make you teary-eyed!

Act Up Theatre and Minnesota State University Moorhead present the regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Comedian Jody Kamali's solo show THIS IS MY DAD makes its world premiere at Assembly George Square, Edinburgh Fringe, exploring his Iranian father's secret life, hidden debts, and quiet aid to Middle Eastern refugees.

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.

Ripple Effect Artists will present Robert Schenkkan's BUILDING THE WALL in a limited Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages, featuring post-show talkbacks with the Immigration Defense Project and New York Immigration Coalition.

The LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL marks its 10th anniversary with performers from Poland, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, the USA, and the UK, appearing at Soho Theatre and Jacksons Lane.

About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/14/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Roxy's Downtown?

Imagine a rustic musical episode of The Waltons merged with The Twilight Zone.

Lizzy Caplan has signed on to join the fifth season of The Morning Show, and will play the role of Gwen, a Broadway theater director. Learn more about the show here!

English National Opera has announced its 2026/27 Season across London and Greater Manchester, featuring nine operas, with six new productions, four operas by contemporary female composers and opportunities for the next generation of opera makers.

Theatre Peckham and Words of Colour have announced the launch of Alex Wheatle Day on Monday 4 May 2026 at Peckham Fringe to celebrate the literary legacy of the multi-award-winning author who died on 16 March 2025. 

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in Proof's first-ever revival. See what 17 critics are saying about this Pulitzer-winning play!

Edinburgh-based Union Theatre will present MARY, Rona Munro's political thriller about Mary, Queen of Scots, at Hill Street Theatre, completing The James Plays cycle in Scotland.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners will return to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA in July for a one-night performance as part of the venue's 2026 concert season.

Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

Dear Evan Hansen at ZACH explores mental illness, grief, and the aftermath of a teenage tragedy in a hyperconnected world. Strong cast led by Evan Jennings, emotional music, and urgent themes left me moved, reflective, and deeply affected.

Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players will present VENTURE, the final program in their season-long American Story series, on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:30pm at Houston's MATCH in Midtown.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC announced four finalists for its 2026 New Play Award, chosen from over 100 submissions by Australian writers worldwide. The finalists are 'La Malattia,' 'The Spoil,' 'Wiran's Dream,' and 'BOGQUEENS.'

Theater West End has once again delivered a hit with this production of COMPANY. Opening night was practically sold out, and the energy in the room reflected it – an audience eager to see how this beloved musical would unfold on the intimate Sanford stage.

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is already one of the most emotionally charged dramas in the American theatre canon, but the current production at The Sarasota Players elevates the experience into something deeply immersive, intimate, and unforgettable.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.

Melissa Etheridge will perform at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on August 29, 2026. Tickets go on sale March 27. The concert is part of the venue’s summer lineup.

Short Attention Span Theatre will present an evening of six new short plays at the Gilded Saloon in Edinburgh on April 1, 2026. The event features a lineup of award-winning writers, including a Carnegie-nominated author and a newly published novelist. The plays, which cover genres from comedy to horror, offer a unique theatrical experience ahead of the main Fringe season. This showcase highlights the talents of established and emerging writers, providing a platform for innovative and diverse sto