The Visitors - 2026 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 8

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.

The National Tour of Disney's The Lion King generated over $16.2 million in economic impact for Grand Rapids, drawing more than 48,000 theatergoers at DeVos Performance Hall.

The Board of Directors of The Old Globe has appointed Trish Santini as Audrey S. Geisel Managing Director. Santini will work together with Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein to lead San Diego’s flagship arts institution.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will open a large-scale exhibition exploring Martha Graham and her dance company, Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance. 

On the industry and international fronts, American Dream mall in New Jersey prepares to open a 3,000-seat performing arts center ahead of the FIFA World Cup, UK theater organizations call for ticket resale price cap legislation ahead of the King's Speech, and the Royal Academy of Dance receives a two-year grant to fund bursaries for trainee dance teachers.

Woolwich Works marks Pride 2026 with a vibrant programme of live performance celebrating queer creativity, identity and expression - from boundary-pushing circus and cabaret to sharp, joyful stand-up comedy.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has named Misty Copeland and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Co-President Andreas C. Dracopoulos as honorees at its 2026 Summer Gala, with Copeland receiving the inaugural Lincoln Center Luminary Award.

Bergen County Players will present a town-wide scavenger hunt in Oradell, NJ, hiding 39 Richard Hannay silhouettes throughout the borough, with winners earning free tickets to its production of The 39 Steps.

Fallout Fringe Festival, Las Vegas' largest alternative performing arts festival, will present over 35 productions, workshops, and pop-up performances across five Downtown Arts District venues.

The Royal Thai Consulate General in New York and Thai Theatre Foundation will present THAI NEXT 2026: WHEN THE SEEDS BLOOM, featuring 46 artists across music, visual art, fashion, film, and performance at The Foundry LIC in Long Island City.

Center Repertory Company announced its 2026/27 season, DREAMERS & DAREDEVILS, featuring THE GLASS MENAGERIE, DRACULA: A COMEDY IN TERRORS, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD!, and BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL.

THE CHOIR OF MAN, the Olivier Award-nominated West End hit, will make its long-awaited Queensland premiere at Brisbane Festival, performing in the returning Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent at South Bank Cultural Forecourt.

Theater Latté Da will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ritz Theater during Doors Open Minneapolis. The free event will feature guided tours and activities for the public.

Shakespeare's Globe announced a series of climate-focused events during London Climate Week, including a free Climate Open House with stage readings and an off-grid matinee of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

The North to Shore Festival announced its 2026 Community Arts Awards, spotlighting New Jersey artists and organizations across more than 80 events, including concerts, poetry readings, art exhibits, and dance workshops.

Plaza Mexico in Lynwood, CA will host its annual Cinco de Mayo event featuring a civic ceremony, performances by Plenazo Tribe, Los Caminantes, Buknas de Culiacan, and more, plus an LA Galaxy activation and family activities.

Enjoy summer in NYC with some of the best outdoor events the city has to offer. This vibrant collection of events feature a multitude of genres of music spread across all 5 boroughs – and most of them are free.

The Jersey City Jazz Festival will present a three-day waterfront event at Exchange Place Plaza, merging with the Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival for the first time, featuring Joe Lovano, Eddie Palmieri, Nate Smith, and more.

Best of Broadway announced its 2026-2027 season at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, featuring MRS. DOUBTFIRE, THE BODYGUARD, HAMILTON, HELL'S KITCHEN, and more, with add-on productions including THE BOOK OF MORMON and BLUEY'S BIG PLAY.

Good Apples Collective has revealed programming for their 2026 season including another round of their popular Director/Playwright Speed Dating event in April, the World Premiere of benevolent by Sophie McIntosh in August, and more.

From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.

Glasgow's Citizens Theatre announced its autumn season, marking one year since its reopening, with productions including EAST IS EAST, OTHELLO, TRISTAN AND YSEULT, and CINDERELLA.

Bergen County Players will host a free open house, Behind the Curtain, at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. The event will feature performances, backstage tours, workshops, and the announcement of the company’s 2026–27 season.

Disney's THE LION KING will partner with London Zoo for a second year, presenting a free exhibition featuring costumes, masks, and puppets from the West End production, alongside new expert-led talks on African wildlife.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.