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Lake Tahoe Dance Collective to Present The 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026


Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present its 14th annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Broadway across multiple venues in North Lake Tahoe.

Review Roundup: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser in David Haig's PRESSURE Film
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026


Reviews are here for Pressure, the new film adaptation of David Haig's play starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser. Find out what critics think in our review roundup.

ROGUE THEATER FESTIVAL to Return for 8th Season at The Flea Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


The Rogue Theater Festival returns to The Flea Theater in Tribeca for its 8th season, presenting 37 original productions in partnership with Abingdon Theatre Company, including fully staged plays, staged readings, and digital streaming performances.

FROZEN to be Presented at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026


Emerald City Theatrical will present Frozen for one weekend at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxborough, MA, featuring regional professional performers.

Review: Compassion is the Magic in THE TEMPEST at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - May 26, 2026


The Stratford Festival's 74th season officially opened last night and it is fitting that the play on stage for Antoni Cimolino’s final Opening n=Night as Artistic Director is THE TEMPEST. It was famously the final play that Shakespeare wrote solo, and it follows the protagonist Prospero as he lets go of one way of life and moves on to the next. Cimolino directed this stunning production which possesses beauty and magic in its design and effects as well as in the message it delivers.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE WERQ THE WORLD TOUR to Come to Florida Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026


RuPaul's Drag Race 'Werq The World Tour 2027,' presented by Voss Events with World of Wonder and VH1, will bring Kameron Michaels, Rose, Vanessa Vanjie, Yvie Oddly, and more to the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE WERQ THE WORLD TOUR to Return to Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026


The 10th anniversary edition of RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World is heading to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater with Asia O'Hara headlining across 50 U.S. and Canadian cities.

NOTED Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


With over 400 hand-drawn images strapped to performers, Noted is a minimalist, multimedia experience that transforms illustrations, everyday objects, and simple gestures into an ever-evolving visual narrative.

Interview: Chatting with Katy Geraghty Star of HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - May 21, 2026


When Hairspray opens the Muny’s 108th season, Katy Geraghty will don Tracy Turnblad’s bow adorned bouffant wig for the 5th time in her acting career. The scene stealing Geraghty turned in memorably hilarious performances at The Muny as Mary Patrick in Sister Act and as Bridget in Bring it On over the past two seasons.

CHANNEL Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


CHANNEL, an immersive live electronic music experience inspired by composer Pauline Oliveros, will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from Dutch Kills Theater Company and Wet Hands in an intimate new format for groups of ten.

ONLY BONES to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026


Daniel Nodder's award-winning physical theatre solo show ONLY BONES will make its UK premiere at Downstairs at Assembly Roxy, blending contortion, absurdist comedy, and a single lightbulb to traverse the universe in one square metre.

Bryan Cranston Teases Possible Broadway Return in ALL MY SONS Transfer
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026


Tony Award-winner Bryan Cranston has shared that he expects the award-winning West End production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons to transfer to Broadway next spring.

From THE COLOR PURPLE to RAGTIME: Top Broadway Moments on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026


With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end this week, we are looking back at some of our favorite Broadway performances and musical theater-themed moments from over the past ten years.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Will Return to London and Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


HEATHERS THE MUSICAL will serve as the inaugural production at Arts at Marble Arch before embarking on an extensive UK and Ireland tour, with stops in over a dozen cities across two seasons.

Taylor Mac's HOLIDAY SAUCE Will Come to the Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026


Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Taylor Mac will perform HOLIDAY SAUCE live in the UK for the first time at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, blending music, film, burlesque and what Mac calls 'random acts of fabulousness.'

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026


PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will return for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027. The production will take to the road again next year. Learn more here!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour In 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026


PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities. The production features direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and music by Bryan Adams.

WHAT SURVIVES World Premiere Set for Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026


WHAT SURVIVES, a new one-act play about a community reckoning with an ICE abduction, will have its world premiere at The Broadwater in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Interview: 'It's Been A Long Ride": Actor Bradley Gibson On Returning to HERCULES in London's West End
by Kat Mokrynski - May 19, 2026


Having originated the role of Hercules at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey in 2023, Bradley Gibson is returning to Disney’s Hercules, this time in London's West End from 29 June! We recently had the chance to speak with Gibson about returning to the role, talking about what originally made him want to be a part of it, what it is like to come back to the role and his favourite songs from the show!

EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026


Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.

Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026


The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2026


Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel of the same name. The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island, near New York City during the Jazz Age. The story centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover Daisy Buchanan. This was one of two musical adaptations to have premiered within the past couple of years. The other being Gatsby: An American Myth, which debuted in Boston in 2024.

Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026


Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.

Exclusive: Utah’s Preston Taylor Reflects on Taking Chances and Being in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Tyler Hinton - May 4, 2026


You may have seen Preston Taylor at BYU, Hale Center Theater Orem, Sundance, Tuacahn, or Hale Centre Theatre. Or you may have seen him the ensembles of the MOULIN ROUGE touring company (understudy for Christian and the Duke) or THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway (understudy for Tom and Wolfsheim), where he has been dazzling audiences for the last year. Also a model and influencer, he is featured in the recently unveiled marketing campaign for this year’s Broadway Bares charity event. Taylor spoke openly and genuinely with BroadwayWorld about making the leap from Utah to Broadway and working hard so you’re ready for the unexpected. 

UK's First Purpose-Built Sauna Theatre Will Come to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026


Sauna Sessions Arts Club's Sauna Theatre, the UK's largest sauna at 80-person capacity, will present theatre, music, literature, and Aufguss rituals at Summerhall Arts during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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