True Stories 2021 Off-Broadway

THE RECKONING to Tour UK Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary

by Stephi Wild • Sep 1, 2026

Dash Arts will tour THE RECKONING, a dramatization of witness testimonies from the war in Ukraine, to Belgrade Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Arcola Theatre.

BINGE FRINGE FESTIVAL to Open at Santa Monica Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 28, 2026

Santa Monica Playhouse will present its Eleventh Annual Binge Fringe Festival, six weeks of free performances, workshops and music featuring local and visiting artists from across the country.

WAKEMAN to Make Developmental Debut at New London Barn Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 24, 2026

The folk-rock musical WAKEMAN, based on the true story of Civil War soldier Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, will make its developmental production debut at the New London Barn Playhouse.

New Folk-Rock Musical WAKEMAN to Open at New London Barn Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Aug 24, 2026

The new folk-rock musical Wakeman, based on the true story of Civil War soldier Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, will make its developmental debut in New London through the Barn Playhouse's NEST Initiative.

Rocketsuit Rogue Release Debut Album HELLO, APOCALYPSE!

by Rachel Stone • Aug 21, 2026

Matty Lewis's new punk rock band Rocketsuit Rogue released its debut album via Double Helix Records and SBAM Records, led by the track Watch The World Just Fall Apart.

VLADIMIR, THE WATERFALL, BRACE BRACE to Headline Shattered Globe's 36th Season

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 17, 2026

Shattered Globe Theatre's new season under Producing Artistic Director Ian Frank will include Midwest premieres of VLADIMIR and THE WATERFALL alongside BRACE BRACE at Theater Wit in Chicago.

Nate Bargatze's BIG DUMB EYES Tour Earns Official Guinness World Records Title

by Rachel Stone • Aug 17, 2026

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS recognized Nate Bargatze onstage in Toronto for selling more tickets than any stand-up comedy tour in history, a milestone reached during his BIG DUMB EYES World Tour.

Margo Cilker to Release LITTLE WHITE CROSS Album October 9

by Rachel Stone • Aug 13, 2026

Margo Cilker's third album, LITTLE WHITE CROSS, is set for an October 9 release via Fossil Records, following sessions with producer Bruce Robison in Lockhart, Texas.

OVERFLOW RADIO to Premiere at Northrop This Fall

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 6, 2026

Emily Johnson / Catalyst will premiere OVERFLOW RADIO, a performance, skill-share, and radio transmission housed in a large quilt installation, at Northrop, University of Minnesota.

The Orchard Project Names Writers for 2026 Episodic Lab

by Stephi Wild • Aug 6, 2026

The Orchard Project announced the writers and projects selected for its upcoming Episodic Lab, a summer residency for television, film, and audio storytelling held at Skidmore College.

Eureka O'Hara Will Lead DIVINE: BEYOND THE FLAMINGOS! Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild • Aug 5, 2026

Emmy Award nominee Eureka O'Hara, known for “RuPaul's Drag Race' and HBO's “We're Here”, will step into the pumps of drag icon Divine, leading Divine: Beyond The Flamingos!, a new play written and directed by Donnie.

Mandy Gonzalez, Nobuntu and More Set for Caramoor 2026-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Jul 14, 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.

WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND to Make U.S. Premiere at SoHo Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi • Jun 29, 2026

The multi-award-winning solo show WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND, written and performed by Alex Hill, will make its U.S. debut at SoHo Playhouse in a limited Off-Broadway engagement.

GOOD BONES to Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Opera

by Stephi Wild • Jun 10, 2026

Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.

MOMMA WON'T DIE to Make World Premiere in Dallas, Directed by Del Shores

by A.A. Cristi • May 28, 2026

Clark, Pell & King Productions will present the world premiere of MOMMA WON'T DIE, a dark comedy based on a true story, at Bryant Hall at Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, directed by Del Shores.

Premiere Stages at Kean University To Present Three New Plays for 2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi • May 14, 2026

Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Elects 8 New Board Members for Three-Year Term

by A.A. Cristi • May 7, 2026

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.

Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES Will Come to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

by Stephi Wild • May 5, 2026

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present a limited black box run of Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES, a time-bending drama following two Black women across centuries, directed by Jim Weaver.

DIRTY BOOKS World Premiere Enters Final Performances at Bated Breath Theater

by A.A. Cristi • Apr 30, 2026

Bated Breath Theatre Company announced the final performances of DIRTY BOOKS, the immersive world premiere written and directed by Mara Lieberman, playing at Bated Breath Theater in New York's Union Square.

World Premiere of BODY UNREDACTED Will Come to Brooklyn From Blessed Unrest

by Stephi Wild • Apr 29, 2026

Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The ensemble-created work explores the art, science, and lived experience of the human body.

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