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It was just another day for the world when young Ting Han Lin sat down in the train, bass case resting against his knee, the hum of the metro tracks still vibrating in his ears. He was coming back home from a rehearsal during his first tour in Taiwan, exhausted, adrenaline still flickering, every note replaying in his mind. At twenty, his mind was filled with ideas, tones, transitions between songs, and about how the groove could have locked in tighter.

Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Read the reviews here!

I have just finished the final show of my underclassman career. I worked on 5 productions this year, all in different departments. I have been working on expanding my theatrical knowledge to all facets of the industry.

Key City Public Theatre will present BARK! THE MUSICAL, returning by popular demand 15 years after its Washington State Premiere, with music director Linda Dowdell and director Denise Winter reuniting for the production.

Virginia Woolf isn’t the easiest author to adapt for the stage, and her lesser-known 1931 experimental novel The Waves presents a particularly interesting dramaturgical challenge. Six friends meet at school, and undergo the typical trials of a bildungsroman, all within an ambitious stream of multiple consciousnesses, where characters hop in and out of each other’s minds.

The Southland has had its share of memorable Fugard stagings, and the newly-opened revival of “MASTER HAROLD” at the Geffen Playhouse boasts an impressive roster of artists and creatives – onstage and off – who bring this tale vibrantly to life.

In Jen Silverman’s The Moors, the slightly deranged love child of the Brontës, Waiting For Godot, and Six, Emilie the governess (Blessing Adedijo) arrives at a manor amidst the titular plains to find that nothing is quite as she expected. Branwell, her supposed employer and warmhearted correspondent, is nowhere to be found, nor is the child she expects to teach.

Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.

The New Group is presenting a new production of The Adding Machine, directed by Scott Ellis. The play by Elmer L. Rice is performed by a talented cast featuring Sarita Choudhury, Michael Cyril Creighton, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jennifer Tilly. Read reviews for the production!

More than 75 years in the making, an unfinished work by one of America's greatest dramatists takes the New York stage at last. The Emporium unveils Thornton Wilder's final play, brought to life through playwright Kirk Lynn's masterful completion

Based on the life story of Alicia Keys, Hell's Kitchen not only brings you all of the hits, I mean all of these hits, but takes you into Alicia's world before it even starts. The tone is set by the cipher-ish DJ set (Alicia's playlist growing up, maybe?), reminiscent of 106& Park, Rap City, Digital Underground, and artists on the street corner inviting you into a melodic flow of New York (many of us grew up on IYKYK). 

There’s something wonderfully magical about stepping into the world of Into the Woods, and Studio 42 & Co transported audiences straight into that enchanted forest with their ambitious production at The Forum Theatre, running April 2–5. Directed by Dylan Poe, with Assistant Director Camryn Counts and Music Director Rike Robinson, the creative team guided this production with a clear vision that honored both the whimsy and emotional depth of the piece.

Anya Reiss reimagines the Ibsen classic for a disaster capitalist's world, but never establishes the credibility it needs

wild project will present WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE, a new puppetry series curated by Amanda Card, on May 6th in New York City, featuring performances from Nick Lehane, Maiko Kikuchi, Marcella Murray, and Purser & Amanda Card.

MONOLOGUE MADNESS DC marks its 15th anniversary on April 18 at Penn Social in Washington, DC, where 32 actors will compete in a single-elimination tournament for a $1,000 grand prize before a panel of casting professionals.

A free 3-day Bruce Springsteen exhibition in Alexandria, VA features rare fine art photography, vintage posters, and autographed memorabilia. May 2026.

The Wallis Annenberg Center will present DANCING WITH BOB, a centennial tribute to Robert Rauschenberg, with Trisha Brown Dance Company performing works by Brown and Cunningham May 7-9.

On March 22 at 54 Below, OFFSTAGE/ONSTAGE gave Broadway crew members their moment in the spotlight, delivering a heartfelt night of powerful vocals and well deserved recognition.

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.

Arth Art International will host an Artist Talk featuring Jayant K, Ambassador of India to Spain and Andorra, on April 1st, 2026, at Travancore Palace Gallery in New Delhi. The event includes a discussion with Jyoti A. Kathpalia.

As a theatre major, I obviously have to read a lot of plays for classes. This article will discuss a few of them from an analytical lens, and I’ll add my comments about the messaging and tactics (with as few spoilers as possible).

INSIDE OUT is a truly moving piece of theatre.

FERTILE GROUND will present LIVING THE DREAM, a new play by a congressional staffer, exploring the events of January 6th. The production will take place inside the Capitol.

A new feature-length documentary is in the works from producers Judd Apatow and Robert Schwartzman and director Gus Black about singer-songwriter Mark Oliver Everett. 

Oh, the thinks you can think when a school like Conway Christian dives headfirst into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss! From March 13–15, Conway Christian School’s production of SEUSSICAL JR. blossomed into a technicolor celebration of imagination, friendship, and the power of believing in the unseen.