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Adrian Lester is an astonishing presence in a new version of an enduring tale

What did our critic think of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at The Pocket Community Theatre?

When audiences think of theatre, their minds often go straight to the stars under the spotlight—the actors, singers, and dancers who bring stories to life on stage. But for every standing ovation, there’s an entire world of creative and technical professionals working behind the scenes to make the magic happen. From designers and directors to stagehands and dressers, these unsung heroes are the backbone of every production. Here’s a look at the essential jobs that keep the curtain rising night after night.

The Museum Of Youth Culture and Hackney Showroom will present Female Pioneers of Reggae, a photographic exhibition showing rare and unseen photographs capturing women in the Reggae scene in 1980s UK.

Katori Hall’s thought-provoking drama, “The Mountaintop,” being presented by Front Porch Arts Collective in collaboration with Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre, where it is being staged through October 12.

Following the announcement of the company's upcoming closure, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers will present a benefit concert. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

The Peacock original documentary “Downey Wrote That,” about the career of Jim Downey, is set to premiere Oct. 17. The hourlong film explores the sketches, contributions, and enduring influence of the SNL comedy writer.

The University of Hartford’s Hartt School Dance Division will present the Fall Senior Dance Concert, “From Here, Forward”. Learn more about the concert here!

On August 5, 2025, Teater Tetas performed Plunge: Catatan Kelam Sembilan Delapan (Plunge: An Account of the Ninety Eight Tragedy) at Graha Bhakti Budaya.

What did our critic think of SPEAK OF THE GHOUL at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge?

The League of Chicago Theatres will present It’s Theatre Season!, a new promotion featuring buy one, get one half-price tickets to select shows on Hot Tix.

Dennis Watkins is poised to launch his third year in the custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop by introducing the most robust slate of programming yet at The Magic Parlour. Learn more!

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith. Learn more!

In 2024, the pioneering director George C. Wolfe, who brought iconic pieces like Angels in America and The Normal Heart to Broadway stages for the first time, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award. If that award is meant to signal the twilight of a career, however, fear not: Wolfe came back to New York the very next year with his critically acclaimed revival of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald. 

“We Lovers” is an imaginative evening that lingers like moonlight long after you leave the clearing. Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds at the Light Box Theatre in Liberty Station.

“Tail of the Bell” makes its local debut at The Studio@620 this October, showcasing the talents of St. Pete natives and former students of director Bill Leavengood. After a successful premiere in North Carolina, the gripping drama promises an evening of complex characters, emotional intrigue, and home-grown talent. Audiences can expect a unique, intimate theatrical experience that highlights the emerging careers of its cast while paying tribute to the power of mentorship and hometown pride.

Theatreworks Silicon Valley opens its 55th season in spectacular fashion with some familiarity and something quite new and extraordinary.

Powerful 'DANCING AT LUGHNASA' at The Players in Providence.

Skip your balanced breakfast and go right for the good stuff. Oops! All Bits blends your necessary daily nutrients together with a steady diet of long-form comedy.

The Alchemy Theatre will stage Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play ’night, Mother October 17–26, 2025, at The Whisenhunt at Zach Theater. The production will star Sarah-Marie Curry as Jessie and Johanna Whitmore as Mama.

Drag Race: The Experience, an all-new fan activation, will be heading to Chicago this fall. The activation will transport guests through the most iconic spaces featured on RuPaul's Drag Race, from the Werk Room and Snatch Game set to the Main Stage and Judges Panel.

The League of Chicago Theatres will present It’s Theatre Season!, a new promotion featuring buy one, get one half-price tickets to select shows on Hot Tix. Learn more!

BalletCollective will return this fall with its 13th Annual Season, Echoes of the Unseen, presented October 28–31, 2025 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The program will feature two world premieres by Alysa Pires and Chloe Crenshaw—recipients of the 2025 Commission for Developing Choreographers—alongside the revival of Natural History, a 2020 work choreographed by Artistic Director Troy Schumacher with music by Ellis Ludwig-Leone and text by poet Carey McHugh.

In Theatre Lunatico’s production of Frankenstein, a chorus of women retells the classic work of sci-fi and horror—embodying and unleashing the feminist perspective that birthed Mary Shelley’s landmark novel.

Details have been announced for the weekly post-show conversations taking place on Tuesdays throughout the West End run of the critically-acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch.