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The Royal Ballet's NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL to Return to the Linbury Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026


The Royal Ballet's NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL will bring together junior companies and dance schools from around the world, including the School of American Ballet and The Royal Ballet School, for performances at the Linbury Theatre.

Review: SCHOLL - THE BUD OF THE WHITE ROSE [DIE KNOSPE DER WEISSEN ROSE] at Theater Magdeburg
by André Böke - May 24, 2026


With “SCHOLL – The Bud of the White Rose”, Thomas Borchert and Titus Hoffmann have created an exceptionally complex and intellectually ambitious work. Following its world premiere in Fürth, Theater Magdeburg now presents a musically and dramaturgically refined production featuring a sensationally talented young cast. A significant chapter of German history is reimagined here as a highly philosophical coming-of-age drama, exploring the confusions and contradictions of extraordinary young lives under National Socialism.

Photos: Glenn Adamson, Lauren Jones, and More in DARK OF THE MOON
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026


All new production images have been released from the world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at The Candlelight Theatre
by Rosanne DellAversano - May 19, 2026


It doesn’t matter if you know the stage version, or the movie version, or don’t know anything about it, just know ARSENIC AND OLD LACE has an easy to follow plot that leads you down a path of hijinks straight to your funny bone.

The El Capitan Theatre Sets Plans for 100th Anniversary of Historic Cinema
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2026


The El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, a new archival display will be featured inside the theatre along with a new curtain show, soundtrack, and more.

ARMS AND THE MAN and HEDDA GABLER Set For Classical Theatre Company 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026


Classical Theatre Company announced its upcoming 2026-2027 Mainstage Season. Full details on productions and scheduling are available from the Houston-based company.

Video: Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones Perform 'Wildflower' From DARK OF THE MOON
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026


An all new video has been released of Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones performing 'Wildflower' from the upcoming musical, Dark Of The Moon. Check out the video here!

MAD Company & Living Room Productions to Present EVE OF THE FIRST SPARK Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026


MAD Company and Living Room Productions, two of New York City's independent theatre companies founded by graduates of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, will present Eve of the First Spark fundraising gala.

Orinda Starlight Village Players Will Perform PRESENT LAUGHTER This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026


The Orinda Starlight Village Players will stage Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER at the Orinda Community Center Park Amphitheatre, directed by Patrick Atkinson and starring Matt Cardigan-Smith.

Review: COPENHAGEN, Hampstead Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Apr 8, 2026


A play that makes its demands but provides its rewards

Did you Know that These Broadway Shows Are Inspired by Magazine Articles?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 19, 2026


Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones Will Lead The World Premiere of DARK OF THE MOON at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026


Witzend Productions and Charing Cross Theatre will present the world premiere of DARK OF THE MOON, featuring GLENN ADAMSON and LAUREN JONES, with performances scheduled from May to August 2026.

Review: OUR CLASS at Z Space
by Steve Murray - Mar 30, 2026


There are many types of great theatre- light, cheerful, romantic, uplifting, silly, classic. Z Spaces’ co-production of Tadeusz Slobodzianek’s Our Class is unflinchingly dark, emotionally devastating and a tough watch – but it is great theatre, a timely cautionary tale of evil startingly conceived and executed.

Interview: Regina Fernandez on the Classic Detective Mystery THE MALTESE FALCON
by Lucía Serrano - Mar 12, 2026


In this interview, Regina Fernandez shares her insights on performing in The Maltese Falcon, the world‑premiere stage adaptation by Matthew Salazar‑Thompson, based on the classic noir novel by Dashiell Hammett and directed by Todd Nielsen.

Photos: THE OLD LADIES In Rehearsal At Finborough Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026


The Finborough Theatre will present a new London production of THE OLD LADIES, the drama by Rodney Ackland based on the novel by Hugh Walpole. See rehearsal photos.

DARK OF THE MOON Will Make World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026


The world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon, based on the classic 1941 play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney, will run at Charing Cross Theatre.

World Premiere of TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY Comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026


Troupe has announced the world premiere of Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Learn more here!

THREE MUSKETEERS: 1941 Comes to Connecticut Repertory Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026


Connecticut Repertory Theatre will continue its 76th Anniversary Season with Megan Monaghan Rivas’ Three Musketeers: 1941, running March 7 – 16, 2026 in the Nafe Katter Theater on the University of Connecticut campus. 

Full Cast And Creative Team Set For Michael Frayn's COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026


Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Michael Frayn's acclaimed play Copenhagen. The play delves into the historical meeting between physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.

BLITHE SPIRIT Continues at ActorsNET
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026


ActorsNET will continue its 29th Season with BLITHE SPIRIT, Noël Coward's iconic supernatural comedy, running through February 15 at the Heritage Center Theatre in Morrisville.

Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff to Star in COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026


Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen will receive its first London staging since its 1998 premiere in a new production. Opening at Hampstead Theatre in March. The cast will feature Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff.

Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026


San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.

The Sauk To Open 2026 Season With ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026


The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan. The classic comedy features a cast of Sauk veterans and marks the theatre’s third production of the play.

Unearthed Theatre Company to Present Triple Bill of Original Solo Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026


Unearthed Theatre Company proudly presents These Roots Are Made For Walking, a triple bill of original solo plays. Three new plays illuminate untold stories from history, reimagining the past and reigniting hope for the future.

THE LITTLE FOXES Comes to Island City Stage This Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026


Ambition, avarice and intrigue punctuate Island City Stage's production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic now showing through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.

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