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Cumberland Theatre will present Charles Busch's cult camp comedy PSYCHO BEACH PARTY, directed by artistic director Kimberli Rowley, featuring a cast of local and visiting actors including two performers from New York City.

There is a moment, somewhere between the knife-thrower's insane grin and Brian the Goose making his entrance with the unruffled authority of a minor aristocrat, when you simply have to give in to the magic. Giffords Circus has this effect on people. It has had this effect on people for twenty-six years, and Waterfield — this season's new production, themed around the riverbanks and hedgerows of an England that exists mainly in children's literature — gives absolutely no indication that the spell is about to wear off.

The Stratford Festival’s Opening Week wrapped up last night with director Molly Atkinson’s production of Samuel Beckett’s WAITING FOR GODOT at the Festival Theatre. As I sit here contemplating what I want to say about it, I suspect I could write a One Act play called Reviewing Godot. How does one review what has been described as ‘a play in which nothing happens…twice’? One can of course highlight the brilliant performances of Tom McCamus, Paul Gross, Jonathan Goad, and David W. Keeley as Estragon, Vladimir, Pozzo, and Lucky – but even as I sit here reflecting on the performances, I find myself continuing to reflect (in a good way) on the absurd profundity of ‘nothing’ happening.

Laura Benanti is in for a busy Tony weekend. The popular performer will join Tituss Burgess to co-host “The Tony Awards: Act One,” a live pre-show, which will include the presentation of the first round of this year’s Tony Awards, airing free on Pluto TV.

You can now get a first look inside the first day of rehearsals for the West End transfer of The Old Vic’s Olivier Award nominated production of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, directed by Carrie Cracknell.

NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Executive Pastry Chef Ron Paprocki about his career and MO Lounge at Mandarin Oriental New York.

Sondheim’s joyous, musical romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga. The show is directed by Kenny Brian Gagni, musical direction by Hannah Hurst and choreography by Jeannie Larson.

Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, will curate The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026, featuring dancers from six major companies at The Joyce Theater in NYC.

Myron's at The Smith Center in Las Vegas announced a new lineup of performers, including Judy Collins, THE FAMILY STONE, Mindi Abair, Mike Dawes, Yuko Mabuchi Trio, and a tribute to Electric Light Orchestra.

The Broadway touring production of Mamma Mia! set to the songs of ABBA, will play eight performances at Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, presented by American Theatre Guild.

Tony Nominations were announced earlier this month Tuesday, providing many shows, particularly new musicals, with a shot in the arm, as many had been previously struggling.

The 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! is coming to Keller Auditorium. Featuring the iconic songs of ABBA, the long-running hit follows a daughter’s quest to discover her father’s identity on the eve of her wedding.

Further details are now known about the forthcoming remake film of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by Enda Walsh, which will have music written by Tim Minchin. Learn more here!

Center Theatre Group is presenting the 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, at the Ahmanson Theatre this June and July

Claire Danes will receive the Performer Tribute at the 2026 Gotham Television Awards on June 1 at Cipriani Wall Street — celebrating her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning career.

George Street Playhouse announced a 60-minute multimedia benefit event celebrating Al Hirschfeld's Broadway illustrations, hosted by David Leopold of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

Lizzy Caplan has signed on to join the fifth season of The Morning Show, and will play the role of Gwen, a Broadway theater director. Learn more about the show here!

The Smith Center in Las Vegas announced its upcoming season lineup, including Broadway productions SHUCKED and Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN, plus concerts from Natalia Lafourcade, Boney James, and others.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston will present The Gondoliers at the Cullen Theater in Wortham Theater Center, marking the company's 75th season with the same opera that launched its very first production in 1952. Tickets on sale now.

Comedy trio UNITARD will continue their 25th Anniversary season with two performances of their show “Above the Fruited Plain” at Red Eye this summer.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Ben Stevenson's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Benedum Center, featuring live music from the PBT Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.

Extant, the UK's leading performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, will present an expanded Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, with projections suggesting up to 12% of shows could be accessible to visually impaired audiences.

St. Louis is at the center of one of the most hotly contested races at this year’s Tony Awards. The producing teams of Ragtime and CATS: The Jellicle Ball have ties to St. Louis, and both are nominated for Best Revival of a Musical. Stages St. Louis founder Jack Lane is a co-producer of Ragtime. Mike Bosner, a John Borroughs High School alum and former associate producer at The Muny is the lead producer on CATS: The Jellicle Ball.

The Dance Centre announced Ziyian Kwan as recipient of the biennial Lola Award and Alvin Erasga Tolentino as recipient of the annual Isadora Award, honoring outstanding BC choreographers.