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Musical Theatre of Anthem will present HONK! Jr., with performances scheduled to run for two weekends this fall. The cast features young performers, ages 7 to 16.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' Imaginary Theatre Company will present the world premiere of MY FRIEND THE DRAGON, a new musical by Lize Lewy and Bryn McLaughlin inspired by Kenneth Grahame's THE RELUCTANT DRAGON.

THE REVEL PUCK CIRCUS will bring THE WING-SCUFFLE SPECTACULAR back to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, staging the animal-free circus show at Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows.

East-London contemporary circus company The Revel Puck Circus will be making their return to Edinburgh Fringe with The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular at The Lafayette Big Top.

Students from Millbrook Playhouse's Teen Performing Arts Academy will perform SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. in Mill Hall, PA, with a cast of local youth tackling roles from Shrek and Fiona to Donkey and Dragon.

The world premiere stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, adapted by Stef Smith and directed by Martin Constantine, has announced its full cast for a UK tour.

Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson will star as Prince George in SLEEPING BEAUTY at the Oak Theatre near Ormskirk, joining panto veterans David Foster, Mary Shanker, Suzanne Fulton, and Danny Childs in Anton Benson Productions' festive show.

Mānoa Valley Theatre will present SHREK THE MUSICAL at Kaimuki Performing Arts Center in Honolulu, featuring Andrew Baker as Shrek and Alana Clayson as Fiona in the Tony Award-winning fairy tale musical.

Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Real Women Have Curves and more.

The Cumberland County Playhouse will present Shrek the Musical, bringing all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ear. 

Valley Youth Theatre will present SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix, featuring a multigenerational cast with local ties to Yuma, Maricopa, and Grand Canyon University.

MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.

Musical Theatre of Anthem announced its 19th season lineup. Full details on the upcoming productions are available via the company's official press release.

“Ogres are like onions.” It’s one of the most quoted lines from Shrek, and it captures the heart of the story better than any traditional fairy tale opening. This spring, Royal City Musical Theatre brings SHREK THE MUSICAL to the stage from April 17 to May 3 at the Massey Theatre, where the story unfolds layer by layer. What starts as a simple quest quickly opens up into something more, filled with unlikely friendships, fairy tale chaos, and a love story that strays from a traditional mold. 

Birmingham Hippodrome announced ONE TINY PENGUIN, the third show in its My First Musical series, written by Jordan Li-Smith and Julie Tsang and directed by Laura Ryder, running December 5, 2026 through January 3, 2027.

The Beverly Theatre Guild will present its 63rd season closer, Shrek: The Musical. This funky twist on classic fairy tales based on the iconic movie is scheduled to be performed on April 24, 25 and 26, 2026. Check out photos of the cast here!

Tobie Donovan will join host Jemma Redgrave and a cast of favorites for a one-off concert performance of HONK! at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on 12 April, raising funds for the venue.

Arden Children’s Theatre will present The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales in Philadelphia as part of its 2025–2026 season. The production will feature a multi-role cast and creative team led by director Steve Pacek.

The Midwest Trust Center will present THE UGLY DUCKLING by Lightwire Theater in Yardley Hall. The spring lineup also includes performances by Uncle Jumbo and StoneLion Puppet Theatre. Events will take place in April and May.

The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced the cast for its 63rd season closer, Shrek: The Musical. This funky twist on classic fairy tales based on the iconic movie is scheduled to be performed on April 24, 25 and 26, 2026.

Get ready for a fairy tale with a twist as Shrek The Musical comes to the Steena Murray Mainstage at Chandler Center for the Arts, for a three-performance run.

Open Door Theater of Acton, one of the only integrated and accessible theater companies in the country, will stage Honk! this March. Honk! is a musical telling of 'The Ugly Duckling'.

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will headline the Winterlude Jazz Festival at Johnson County Community College's Midwest Trust Center this March.

Dallas Children's Theater will present MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY, a glow-in-the-dark theatrical experience by Lightwire Theater, from March 27-29, 2026.

The Greek National Opera is getting ready to welcome its little friends with Isadora Duck, a highly successful musical suitable for the whole family, written and directed by Stella Michalidou, with music composed by Kostas Vomvolos.