The Unseen

La Jolla Playhouse has announced full programming for the 2026 WOW Festival of immersive, interactive and site-inspired work, presented in partnership with UC San Diego. The WOW Festival will take place April 23 – 26 on the UC San Diego campus.

Signature Theatre will present the off-Broadway premiere of Heather Christian’s Animal Wisdom, which will be led by Kenita Miller. Learn more about the production here!

Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own familiarity for the characters, I can also see now how the original production’s 18-month gap would have also been enticing for an audience.

The premise of What I’d Be is disarmingly simple: two estranged sisters sit on a bench in a small town, and talk. In one unflinchingly cathartic hour of theatre, they’ve ricocheted from outright resentment to reconciliation.

City Theater Company will stage the comedy POTUS by Selina Fillinger, exploring political satire through a humorous lens. The show runs from February 27 to March 7, promising a blend of wit and drama.

Experience two of Edgar Allan Poe's tales of terror in total darkness. THEATRE OBSCURA LA Presents Poe: Pulse and Pendulum a Millet Creative Media Production.

The New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy (NWS), and Great Performances are joining forces to present Chasing Crescendos, a four-episode series of short documentary-style videos spotlighting NWS Fellows.

The Tank has confirmed the full cast and creative team for SCARECROW, a new dance-theater work choreographed by Mark Bankin. The production features an ensemble cast and design work by Josh Oberlander and Cheyenne Sykes.

The Wayward Artist will host the third annual JU1CE New Play Festival, showcasing innovative new plays by emerging playwrights. This event aims to highlight fresh narratives and talents in the theater community.

I’ve watched (and loved) enough sci-fi movies to know that any animals kept in a lab eventually come for the humans. Monkeys. Sharks. Dinosaurs. So you can’t blame me for being deeply suspicious of the bees in the lab in 'The Apiary” now playing at New Village Arts through February 22, 2026.

You sit in your seat. The quiet anticipation of the audience lingers around you. The house lights dim. The actors make their entrances. The show begins.

Arts House will present 'WHEN YOUR NUMBER'S UP' by Rel Pham, a compelling new work set to run from February 12 to March 6, 2026. The show promises a unique blend of performance art in a creatively transformed space.

WH&D has revealed the artists and details for its First DrafT 2026 program, an event which will focus on new works by emerging choreographers. The event will feature 11 new works created by 11 award winning Chicago-area choreographers.

What did our critic think of JOB at Roberts Studio Theatre?

The Black Choreographers Festival will kick off its new season on February 21 at Dance Mission Theater, showcasing works by 18 choreographers over two consecutive weekends.

Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, continues its 21st season with performances at New York City’s Carnegie Hall as well as in Boston, California, South Carolina, and more.

ArtsWest and The Hansberry Project will present Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, running February 5 through March 1, 2026, at ArtsWest in Seattle.

Dance on Camera and Symphony Space have unveiled the 54th edition of Dance on Camera Festival, running from February 6–9, 2026. All films screen at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater. 

Works & Process will present a chance to go behind the scenes with Signature Theatre resident artists Lauren Yee and Heather Christian about their upcoming productions: Mother Russia and Animal Wisdom.

836M has announced its major programs for 2026, including projects by Delphine Diallo, composer Anne Hege, and contemporary dance company RAWdance. Programming will explore the theme of metamorphosis through visual art, music, and performance.

The hilarious and irreverent comedy has become a vital part of every Christmas season in Los Angeles since 1995, and dedicated fans have been returning over the years to laugh at all the riotous antics. 

What happens after Happily Ever After, after all? In Sondheim and Lapine’s beloved musical retelling of the Grimm classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way “Into the Woods” and try to get home before dark—under the guidance of Mark Lamos, who dazzled us with A Little Night Music in 2008. What did the critics think of Jordan Fein's revival?

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Meet the cast of Bug here!

Having brought their extraordinary theatrical concepts to the all-conquering Fiddler on The Roof, director Jordan Fein and designer Tom Scutt reunite to bring lucky London audiences a gorgeously dark and heartfelt version of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods. 

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.