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For the Staatsoperette Dresden, the German-language premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s classic “Pippin – Die Kunst des Lebens” is a triumph on every level. Visual opulence, sharply played tragicomedy, a thunderously powerful orchestra, choreography overflowing with highlights, and a vocally formidable cast come together here in perfect symbiosis.

Two Collierville High School students won Lead Actor and Lead Actress honors at the 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and will compete at the Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.

The annual Chita Rivera Awards was particular overflowing with love and positive energy this year, as members of the dance community showered each other with praise.

Dances With Films: LA announced its 29th edition lineup, featuring 279 films and 36 feature-length world premieres at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, including opening and closing night galas.

This summer, Chicago is offering a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, music, and more. To highlight these productions, The League of Chicago Theatres is publishing its Summer Theatre Guide.

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO. CATS leads with 11 nominations among 65 eligible productions across 23 categories.

The cast has been revealed for Nightsweat, a new farce by Natalie Symons, set to open at The SigPro Studio in The Villages, Florida, marking the venue's first-ever summer production.

Juliette Jeffers' directorial debut Pan Gyul, a coming-of-age short film set in Nevis centered on steelpan music and Caribbean identity, has been selected for the American Black Film Festival's 'Voices of Culture' showcase in Miami Beach.

Broadway San Jose and Children's Musical Theater San Jose announced the 2026 Rita Moreno Awards winners, recognizing high school musical theatre achievement from San Mateo to Kern County. Lead Actor and Actress winners will compete at the Jimmy Awards at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

Theater Resources Unlimited's weekly Zoom gathering will feature the founders of Houses on the Moon and Parity Productions discussing milestone anniversaries, evolving fundraising strategies, and lessons learned leading community-centered theater companies.

​​​​​​​The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) is proud to announce the acclaimed directors selected to helm the winning plays of its Ninth Annual Festival, taking place Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 12 PM at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

Four-time Tony nominated and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, GIANT, has recouped its $5.6 million Broadway capitalization just 10 weeks into its planned 16-week limited engagement on Broadway.

The story follows the grandson of Victor Frankenstein, Frederick, as a trip to Transylvania becomes less about sorting his dead grandfather’s estate and more about taking up the family business of accidental monster making. To help him in his quest, Frederick has a team of quirky personalities who round out the non sequiturs so ubiquitous in a Mel Brooks piece.

Lea Michele exclusively tells BroadwayWorld about auditioning for her first Broadway show, the 1987 production of 'Les Miserables,' on a whim.

The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.

East Lynne Theater Company of Cape May will open its 46th season with HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS, starring Richarda Abrams and Sharon Hope at the Clemans Theater for the Arts.

Stage star Gracie Cochrane departs HBO's Harry Potter after season one; her Ginny Weasley role will be recast for future seasons.

The Royal Academy of Dance announced the judges and faculty for THE FONTEYN 2026, with Dame Darcey Bussell, Francesca Hayward, and Kevin O'Hare among those evaluating competitors at London's Coliseum.

Wilison Labs will present Katie Gaven's immersive thriller 00:45:00 at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring moral responsibility and the value of human life through audience participation.

Tony-nominated actress Robyn Hurder will host the Joci Awards at The Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, where high school students from 21 schools compete for scholarships up to $16,000 in performing arts categories.

Juniper Circle Productions and Blue Sage Center for the Arts will present FAMOUS, a new work-in-progress written and performed by Sandra Bauleo and directed by Thomas Caruso, in Paonia, Colorado.

Interview with the Top 20 nominees for the 2026 Broadway San Diego Awards, a competition that awards Best Musical, Best Actor, and Best Actress, with two students advancing to The Jimmy Awards in New York City this June.

The global musical phenomenon “Die Eiskönigin” („Frozen“) continues to captivate audiences of all ages in Germany. Following a successful run in Hamburg, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf have firmly established themselves in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. This acclaimed production — a replica of the Broadway and West End versions — proves to be nothing less than pure Disney magic here as well.

Returning to celebrate the Centennial of the El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, is Disney’s “The Rocketeer.' Before the movie, guests can enjoy a Q&A with Director Joe Johnston and Executive Producer Larry Franko.

The story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—two great Mexican artists who also happened to be in a tempestuous marriage—seems tailor-made for the opera stage. They struggled in their art, as well as in their lives and relationship with one another. Passions explode. So it’s not surprising to see them on the stage at the Met in EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO, composed by Gabriela Lena Frank (newly crowned winner of the Pulitzer prize for music) with libretto by Nilo Cruz (Pulitzer winner for his play “Anna in the Tropics”).