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The Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki will star as Tennessee Williams in Gregg Ostrin's new play Kowalski at Lookingglass Theatre Company with performances set for the fall.

American Ballet Theatre dancer Jake Roxander has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer, effective in September 2026. Roxander recently performed the lead role of Basilio in Don Quixote.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours

Little Theatre of Fall River is presenting Pageant, a musical by Bill Russell, Frank Kelley, and composer Albert Evans, at Little Theatre's Firebarn. Get a first look at production photos!

Bristol Riverside Theatre revealed its 40th anniversary 2026-2027 season, featuring Annie, Fences, Antigone and more at its Bristol, PA home. The season will run October to June.

I’ve been five days in Toruń and saw nine shows. After a while I figured that there is an invisible rope connecting all of them - if you followed it carefully enough, it led you from one theatrical venue to the next, weaving a thread you didn't quite see until the very end.

Icelandic rock band KALEO has unveiled dates for the EU/UK leg of their Way Down We Go tour. The band will be heading to several cities in Europe and The UK in March 2027.

“Shark Week” will return to The Play That Goes Wrong for a fifth consecutive year at New World Stages. Learn how to purchase $39 tickets to Shark Week performances.

Global icon Celine Dion has shared “Bonjour, Pardon, Merci,” her second original release this year, following the release of “Dansons” earlier this spring. Listen to it here.

3x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings has added three new shows to his extensive headline tour this fall, including Austin’s Moody Center and two special performances that will mark the grand reopening of Chattanooga’s newly renovated Tivoli Theatre.

Donizetti’s Don Pasquale returns to the stage at Theatro São Pedro as part of the theater’s 2026 lyric season, with performances on July 10, 12, 15, 17, and 18. Conducted by Ira Levin and directed by Lívia Sabag, the production brings new life to one of the finest examples of Italian comic opera. Premiered in 1843, Don Pasquale combines sparkling humor, lyrical beauty, and dazzling bel canto writing in the story of an aging bachelor whose marriage plans are hilariously undone by a pair of young lovers. A cornerstone of the operatic repertoire, the work remains a showcase of Donizetti’s melodic genius, theatrical wit, and unforgettable characters.

On July 16, BookTalk The Musical: The Cabaret will take the stage at The Green Room 42 as a celebration of the literary subculture that is BookTok and its community of fans.

What did our critic think of SENJA TEDUH PELITA at JAKARTA MOVIN?

At Don’t Tell Mama, Fidelity Theatricals brings Hair to life with a vibrant cast and stripped-back intensity that highlights the score’s emotional and cultural impact.

​​​​​​​Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its summer event, “Universal Cool Summer – Discover U!!!”. For summer 2026, the park is introducing an all-new lineup of nighttime entertainment, inviting guests of all ages to enjoy the season from day to night. Running from July 1 through August 26, the limited-time event will feature the debut of “Universal Summer Matsuri Nights: Neon Glow Up.” As the sun sets, the park transforms into a vibrant festival atmosphere illuminated by colorful neon lights. Guests can experience the brand-new nighttime show “NO LIMIT! Glow Up Oh-Matsuri” along with a variety of new street performances presented as part of “Glow Up Street Performance.” Bringing energy and excitement to summer evenings, the event offers a unique way to experience the park and celebrate its 25th anniversary with a completely different atmosphere after dark.

​​​​​​​ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、開業25周年を記念した夏季イベント「ユニバーサル・クール・サマー～Discover U!!!～」を開催する。2026年の夏は、大人も子どもも昼から夜まで思いきり楽しめるよう、ナイト・エンターテイメントを刷新。7月1日から8月26日までの期間限定で、新イベント「ユニバーサル・サマー・マツリ・ナイト ～ネオン・グロウアップ～」が登場する。 日が落ちるとパークは色鮮やかなネオンが輝く“お祭り”空間へと一変。新ナイト・ショー「NO LIMIT! グロウアップ Oh! マツリ」や、数々の新ストリート・ショー「グロウアップ ストリートパフォーマンス」が繰り広げられ、夏の夜を華やかに彩る。昼とは異なる表情を見せるパークで、25周年の夏ならではの特別な体験を楽しめる。

Theatres Trust announced its 2026 Theatres at Risk Register, listing 39 UK venues threatened by closure, redevelopment, or decay. Now in its 20th year, the Register has helped restore over 80 theatres since its 2006 launch.

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Royel Otis, Titanique star Nya in a new solo show, Wayne Brady & Orfeh at 54 Below with Ray Angry and more.

GRAMMY Award-winning Pentatonix member Kirstin Maldonado is back on Broadway as Anne Boleyn in the Tony Award-winning musical SIX. In this interview, she reflects on returning to the stage after Kinky Boots, adapting to the show's demanding schedule, bringing her harmony-driven background to the score, and discovering her own take on one of musical theater's most beloved queens.

This season, 46th Street will join these special ranks when the new musical Warriors moves into the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Warriors, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, moves in across the street from Hamilton in its long-time home at the Richard Rodgers. Hamilton, with book, music, and lyrics by Miranda, already has a history of inspiring block party vibes on 46th Street with Ham4Ham, their in-person lottery turned pop-up concert event. Will there be a crossover lottery event for both shows? Perhaps Warriors will be the Lunt-Fontanne show to finally reopen the theater’s long-dormant retractable rooftop and wave to their neighbors? 

Community, dance, and philanthropy took centre stage as the EmpowerHER 2026 benefit gala took over the stunning Oakley House in Bromley. Orchestrated by choreographer and lead organiser Vicky Longley, the exclusive evening brought together a powerful collective of dancers to raise a spectacular Grand Total of £5,737.50 for Minds Up, a crucial educational program operating under the umbrella of South East London Mind.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire about bringing Space Dogs to the Other Palace in the UK after runs in Maine and New York. We discussed what made them want to create the show eight years ago, what their creative process has been like and what they hope audiences take away from Space Dogs.