BODYTRAFFIC to Close with Final Los Angeles Performances at the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
BODYTRAFFIC will mark the end of its 20-year run with final Los Angeles performances at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, featuring works by Trey McIntyre, Cayetano Soto, and others as part of a national Tour of Thanks.
MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to Return to NYC After Decade-Long Hiatus
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return in 2026 after nearly a decade-long hiatus. The festival will take place June 15 through July 26 at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City.
Giovanna Fletcher Will Star in BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP UK and Ireland Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
The stage adaptation of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP will tour the UK and Ireland in 2027. The production, based on the bestselling novel by S J Watson, will star Giovanna Fletcher and is adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and directed by Loveday Ingram.
FINGERS CROSSED Solo Show to Make One-Night-Only Workshop Debut in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Stacy Cancelarich's solo show FINGERS CROSSED, a comedy about caring for a dying father amid COVID lockdown and family chaos, will perform one night only at Paradise Factory Theater as part of Diamond Mesh's Manifestival.
DANCIN' IN THE STREET World Premiere Cast Set at Mountain Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Mountain Theatre Company announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of DANCIN' IN THE STREET, a jukebox musical featuring Motown, soul, and disco hits, playing at the Highlands Performing Arts Center in Highlands, NC.
BANANA MAN LIVE to Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Ari Fromm's solo show BANANA MAN LIVE, directed by Natalie Nicole Dressel, will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Broadwater Black Box in Los Angeles.
FRIGID New York Reveals Full Lineup For 12th Annual Queerly Festival At UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
FRIGID New York will present the 12th annual Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks in New York City, featuring in-person and livestream performances themed around queer identity across time.
Tickets on Sale Now for the Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival is returning to New York City after nearly a decade away, taking over all theatres in the American Theatre of Actors complex for a multi-week season of new works.
Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter and More to be Featured in RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT CONCERT SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Prescott Park Arts Festival has revealed its next wave of performers for the River House Restaurant Concert Series, set on the Wilcox Main Stage in Portsmouth, NH, featuring artists including Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, and more.
TRANSIT Will Return to London's The Cockpit
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
TRANSIT, the OffComm Award-winning multidisciplinary theatre piece exploring migration and belonging, returns to The Cockpit in London. The production uses physical theatre, poetry, dance, and live music to examine the migrant experience.
Nina Conti Will Debut NINA'S C*NTI CABARET at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winning Nina Conti will return to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her brand-new show ‘Nina's C*nti Cabaret.'
MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA Reveals Dates and Venues For UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
New Adventures announced full tour dates for Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA, with the Olivier Award-winning production set to visit 16 UK venues across 23 weeks, opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth before a Christmas season at Sadler's Wells.
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP Will Make World Premiere UK Tour Starring Giovanna Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Giovanna Fletcher is set to return to the stage in the world premiere UK tour of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP, based on S.J. Watson's bestselling novel previously adapted into a film starring Nicole Kidman.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Speaker Series to Return to The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced a three-show NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE speaker series package in Las Vegas, featuring talks on Pompeii, Antarctic penguins, and nature's soundscapes, available for $99.
Straight No Chaser Will Return to the Florida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
A cappella group Straight No Chaser will perform at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville on their Making Spirits Bright holiday tour. VIP/Meet & Greet packages are available.
EMMA'S WEDDING(S) Will Make World Premiere at Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the world premiere of EMMA'S WEDDING(S), a new comedy by Carey Crim about a woman getting married for the fourth time. The production closes the company's 35th anniversary season in Chelsea, Mich.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER to Bring 'Making Spirits Bright' Tour to The Fabulous Fox
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
A cappella group Straight No Chaser announced their 'Making Spirits Bright' fall tour, with a stop at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. The RIAA Gold-certified group has sold over 2 million tickets across nearly two decades of holiday shows.
HOT COMBINATION to Return to Birdland with Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club will present an encore of HOT COMBINATION, featuring Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis honoring 1920s jazz duo Red Nichols and Cliff Edwards, backed by an all-star traditional jazz band.
Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Cast Album Party
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
On Monday, May 18) the cast and creative team of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and friends celebrated their Cast Album Vinyl Release with an intimate party at RPM Underground. Check out photos of the event.
South Street Seaport Museum to Launch 2026 Summer Sailing Season on Pioneer and W.O. Decker
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
South Street Seaport Museum has announced that tickets are on sale for its upcoming sailing season aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer and 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker, with fares ranging from $5–$70 to sail New York Harbor.
THE LISBON TRAVIATA to Kick Off Pride Month with Brief Cameo Productions Reading
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Brief Cameo Productions will present a one-night reading of Terrence McNally's THE LISBON TRAVIATA as a Pride Month fundraiser at The Centerbrook Meeting House in Connecticut, featuring cast members who began their BCP careers backstage.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.
GRAYSON THE MUSICAL Will Hold First Look Preview Performances at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
GRAYSON THE MUSICAL will present first look preview performances at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, giving audiences an early glimpse of the new musical production.
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Will Come to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
NJPAC announced it will host RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION, marking three decades of the Irish dance production. The four-performance run at Prudential Hall features a new cast directed by John McColgan, with music by Bill Whelan.
Cast Set For JOB at Adirondack Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Adirondack Theatre Festival announced casting for JOB, the psychological thriller by Max Wolf Friedlich, with Laura Menzie and Paul DeBoy starring at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY.
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