Portland Center Stage Enters Final Phase of $9 Million 'Save PCS' Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Portland Center Stage has raised over $7 million of its $9 million 'Save PCS' campaign goal, with $1.2 million still needed to secure an operating reserve and ensure the theater's long-term stability.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Edinburgh Fringe Benefits Zoom Gathering
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Zoom community gathering on navigating the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring a director, publicist, and solo actress sharing costs, challenges, and firsthand experience.
A NEW BRAIN to Close Arc Stages' 2025-2026 Season on the Community Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Arc Stages' Community Stage in Pleasantville, NY, will present William Finn's A NEW BRAIN, directed by Rena Gavigan, as the final production of its 2025-2026 season.
THE PANSY CRAZE, Hosted by Mason Alexander Park, Debuts on Audible
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
THE PANSY CRAZE, a six-episode queer history variety show hosted by Mason Alexander Park, is now streaming exclusively on Audible, featuring guests Laverne Cox, Lea DeLaria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Evan Rachel Wood.
UNSUNG: The Accidental Villains of History to Make Toronto Fringe Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
UNSUNG: The Accidental Villains of History, a comedy musical that reimagines historical disasters, will make its Toronto Fringe debut at Theatre Passe Muraille with an expanded cast after acclaimed runs in Ottawa, Winnipeg, and London.
QUESTING THROUGH LIFE to Open at Toronto Fringe Festival With 10-Foot Dragon Puppet
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Dodo Tree Productions will present QUESTING THROUGH LIFE at Soulpepper's Weyni Mengesha Theatre as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. The youth-led fantasy-drama, written and directed by 17-year-old Tanya Yong, features a tabletop RPG campaign that begins controlling the real world.
BREAK OF DAY: Kat Stewart and Sarah Goodes to Reunite at Malthouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Kat Stewart and director Sarah Goodes reunite for the world premiere of Steve Rodgers' Break of Day at Malthouse's Merlyn Theatre, leading an ensemble cast in a new Australian drama about a mother and daughter in regional Australia.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR to Open Outdoor Season for OpenStage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
OpenStage will present Shakespeare's THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR outdoors at The Center for Creativity in Fort Collins, directed by Kate Austin-Gröen, with tickets ranging from $18 to $42.
Video: GIRL, INTERRUPTED At The Public Theater- First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Public Theater has released video highlights from the world premiere of GIRL, INTERRUPTED. Based on Susanna Kaysen's memoir and adapted by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok.
TCHAIKOVSKY: CHILD OF GLASS to Make UK Premiere at Opera Holland Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
A music-drama about Tchaikovsky's life and homosexuality will make its UK premiere at Opera Holland Park, featuring Royal Ballet dancer Téo Dubreuil, pianist Jayson Gillham, and RPS-nominated playwright Tama Matheson.
SLEEPING BEAUTY and More Set for New Ballet 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
New Ballet announced its 2026/2027 season, marking the company's 10th anniversary with an expanded Symphony San Jose partnership for live music at THE SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER and SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Sallie Bieterman to Bring Solo Cabaret Show to Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Performer Sallie Bieterman will present a solo cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama this June. Directed by Katie LaVelle with music direction by Billy Blair, the performance features a selection of songs spanning musical theater, Carole King, Ani DiFranco, Florence + the Machine, and more.
THIS SIDE OF PARADISE Musical to Make NY Theatre Festival Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
THIS SIDE OF PARADISE, a musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's autobiographical novel with book, music, and lyrics by Colby Thompson, will play NY Theatre Festival at Teatro LATEA on the Lower East Side.
BRIAR PATCH to Make Mainstage Debut at Midtown International Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
William Carter's drama BRIAR PATCH, exploring race, legacy, and cancel culture, will move from a developmental stage reading to a full mainstage production at the returning Midtown International Theatre Festival at the American Theatre of Actors.
A ROCK FEELS NO PAIN to Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Dylan McCormick's debut play A ROCK FEELS NO PAIN, a dramatic comedy about two actors who discover a dead body on set, will run at the Stephanie Feury Theater in Larchmont Village as part of the Hollywood Fringe.
ONE-ACT PRIDE FESTIVAL NYC to Feature Works by Queer Artists at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Village Playwrights will present three one-act plays by queer artists, including two works by gay playwright Robert Heide, at Theater for the New City in Manhattan.
ART OF LAUGHTER FEST to Kick Off The Miami Takeover's Summer Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Miami Takeover will present the ART OF LAUGHTER FESTIVAL at Miami Beach Bandshell, featuring 10 Black standup comedians, go-go and R&B performances, and a visual art exhibit by Miami artist Rodney Royal.
ADRENALIZE to Kick Off Ohio Summer Concert Season with Def Leppard Tribute Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience will perform at Wilmington's Friday Night Summer Concert Series and LA-Z Acres Campground in Nashport, OH, as part of a broader summer schedule including theater and festival dates.
Photos: Brittany K. Allen, Morgan Siobhan Green and More in A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
You can now get a first look at Lincoln Center Theater's new play, A Woman Among Women, which opens tonight at LCT’s Claire Tow Theater. A Woman Among Women is written by New York Times best-selling author Julia May Jonas.
STRANGE MEN to Receive Developmental Workshop at BrickAux in Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Stroller Scene will present a developmental workshop of Strange Men, a dark comedy by Sarah Bernstein directed by Chris Diercksen, at BrickAux in Brooklyn. The play follows four men and a dating coach navigating masculinity and vulnerability.
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek to Perform at National Sawdust for World Music Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
World Music Institute will present Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, performing music from their latest album Yarın Yoksa.
DON BARNHART & FRIENDS is Coming to Comedy Cabana for a One-Week Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Las Vegas headliner Don Barnhart will bring his comedy showcase Don Barnhart & Friends to Comedy Cabana in Myrtle Beach for a limited one-week run, featuring comedian David Ryan.
Simone Porter and More Join Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Concert Following Renée Fleming's Withdrawal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is presenting a reimagined season finale after Renée Fleming withdrew due to illness, replacing the program with violinist Simone Porter, and more.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Zoom Panel on Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will present a free Community Gathering on navigating the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring a critic, publicist, and solo performer who debuted at the festival last year.
HAZEL & BEA IN THE IN-BETWEEN to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Columbia MFA playwright Zoe Stanton-Savitz will premiere her queer drama at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack and Emmy winner Kathleen Noone, directed by Nikki DiLoreto.
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