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Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for the return of its critically acclaimed new musical PINOCCHIO, with Lee Braithwaite reprising the title role alongside new ensemble members and returning performers.

A new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ runs at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre this holiday season, directed by Yusef Seevers and Bill Berry with music by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company announced the cast for its adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, returning to the Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston with Will Lyman reprising his role as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”

Samuel Slater's Restaurant will present a lineup of tribute bands honoring classic rock acts including Styx, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, and Journey, along with an Elvis Presley tribute show.

Actress and film historian Illeana Douglas will celebrate the launch of her book about MGM's 1939 classic THE WOMEN at The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, with NPR host Colin McEnroe.

Wicked and Wicked: For Good will be screened alongside a live symphony orchestra in new live-to-film concerts that will embark on tour next year. Learn more here!

Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities across the country, bringing the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and the exhilarating live theatrical experience from coast to coast.

The Solti Foundation U.S. has selected 16 young American conductors, ages 24 to 36, to receive Career Assistance Awards, bringing the total distributed since 2006 past 200.

Cherished television series Ted Lasso has just begun airing its fourth season, following a more-than-three-year hiatus, and fans are thrilled. Among the show’s fanbase are many theatre folks; did you know that the actors who populate the screen on Ted Lasso have quite a theatrical past as well? 

TheaterWorks has announced its production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running August 28 through September 13 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Nick Gunell stars as Joseph alongside Molly Lajoie as the Narrator.

Single tickets for the Broadway in Wilmington 2026/27 season at the Playhouse on Rodney Square are now on sale, featuring The Wiz, Six, Beetlejuice, and more.

Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson, the Olivier Award nominated original Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard in the UK production of SIX, will make their Broadway debuts as they join the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical this August.

The Playhouse on Rodney Square revealed that single tickets for the Broadway in Wilmington 2026/2027 season will go on sale, featuring Clue, A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice and more.

Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.

Aurora's Paramount Theatre will open its 15th Broadway Series with the Chicago-area premiere of MEAN GIRLS, the Tony-nominated musical based on Tina Fey's film, directed by Devon Hayakawa in their Paramount solo directing debut.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of Amelia McGravey, Isak Sorenson, and Michael Stadtherr to Corps de Ballet, effective for the 2026-2027 season.

All new rehearsal photos have been released from 1536, the historical drama with a modern edge at the Ambassadors Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more here!

Joe Pasquale will return to Dartford's newly refurbished Orchard Theatre to star in CINDERELLA, produced by Imagine Theatre. The comedian last appeared at the venue in 2016.

Edmonton's Citadel Theatre will present Cyrano De Bergerac, adapted by Jessy Ardern, in the Shoctor Theatre, closing its 60th Anniversary Season with Scott Shpeley in the title role.

The West End production of WICKED announced its 20th anniversary company, with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen continuing as Elphaba and Glinda, and Broadway's Jordan Litz joining as Fiyero for the celebration performances.

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced its 2026-2027 season, with subscriptions on sale now for its Broadway, Dance, and The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) series.

The Playhouse on Rodney Square will host the 2026/27 Broadway in Wilmington season featuring premieres of Six and The Wiz, among others. Subscriptions are now available.

The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of the 1536. Performances will run from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.

Performances are now underway for Beaches, A New Musical, the new musical about the friends who carry us through life. Learn more and meet the cast of Beaches here!