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136 East 13th Street New York City, NY 10003

The Island is set in the jail where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his 27-year political imprisonment on Robben Island, off the coast of Cape Town. The play tells the story of two cellmates rehearsing Sophocles' Antigone for a prison concert. As their lives unnervingly echo the world of this Greek tragedy, the men find solace and strength in their burgeoning friendship.


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Bryson Tiller Sets Dates for International 'The Neo Trapsoul Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026


GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum selling artist Bryson Tiller will be returning to the stage for his upcoming headline tour, Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour, with support from Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz on select dates.

Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY At Wilbury Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026


Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the Rhode Island premiere of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY by Conor McPherson, featuring music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. See photos of the production.

WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026 to Run in Repertory at Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026


Burning Coal Theatre Company's Second Stage Series will present three works by emerging artists — SHADOWS IN RED LIGHT, DANGER!, and DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE — in repertory in Raleigh, NC.

Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

Second Stage Series Will Come to Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026


Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.

WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026


Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.

LIGHT SWITCH To Have Florida Premiere At Island City Stage Will Present
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026


Island City Stage will present the Florida premiere of LIGHT SWITCH, a comedy by autistic playwright Dave Osmundsen following a young, gay, autistic man navigating modern dating through the lens of 19th-century romantic literature.

CATS, CHESS, RAGTIME, and SCHMIGADOON! Nominated For Broadway Chorus Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


Actors’ Equity Association’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) has announced the nominees for this season’s ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, including Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Chess, Ragtime, and Schmigadoon!

Calgary Philharmonic Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


The Calgary Philharmonic announced its 2026/2027 season, with full program details available for the upcoming year of performances at Calgary's Arts Commons.

Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.

Lina Koutrakos and Gregory Toroian to Present AN EVENING OF CABARET at Palisades Hub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026


Performer Lina Koutrakos and pianist Gregory Toroian will perform at Palisades Hub in Washington, DC, marking their first appearance in the nation's capital together.

Blue Öyster Cult to Perform at Patchogue Theatre This November
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will perform at the Long Island venue. Tickets range from $81 to $121 including fees.

Elvira Tortora Will Bring THE BOOKMAKER'S DAUGHTER To Josephine’s Cabaret at Club Café in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026


Elvira Tortora will bring her Bistro Award-winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker's Daughter to Josephine's Cabaret at Club Café in Boston.

Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; Tour Cast Announced
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026


Zachary Noah Piser (KPOP, Dear Evan Hansen) and Hannah Kevitt (Maybe Happy Ending, Back to the Future) will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway respectively, beginning on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars of Broadway & Korea Duet on 'The Way That It Has To Be'
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2026


Maybe Happy Ending stars from Broadway and Korea joined together for a mashup of “The Way That It Has To Be,” with Will Aronson. Watch a video of Hannah Kevitt, who plays Claire on Broadway, and Jin-Joo Park, who played Claire in Korea.

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026


Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026


In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival Will Present THE RULE OF THIRDS by Marco De Simone
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026


In Scena! Italian Theater Festival will present THE RULE OF THIRDS, directed by Montgomery Sutton, at The Tank from April 22 to May 15. The play explores themes of war and civilian experiences.

Titanique Broadway Cast: Meet Every Star at the St. James
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026


Meet the full Titanique Broadway cast! Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox & more bring this Céline Dion-powered musical comedy to the St. James Theatre.

Meet the Cast of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Performances are now underway for  CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!

BILLY JOEL SYMPOSIUM Speakers Set for The Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026


The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame will host the inaugural Billy Joel Symposium, featuring discussions on the artist's cultural impact and honoring Dennis Arfa.

David Strathairn in WAITING FOR GODOT and More Set for Guthrie Theater 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the nine productions that will make up its 2026–2027 mainstage season. The full lineup includes Samuel Beckett’s seminal play Waiting for Godot, featuring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn and more.

Photos: Hannah Kevitt and Darren Criss in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; New Block of Tickets Released
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026


All new photos have been released from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, featuring the show's new star, Hannah Kevitt as 'Claire', alongside Darren Criss as 'Oliver.' Plus, a new block of tickets is now on sale through Sunday, November 22, 2026.   

CUNY Dance Initiative to Host RISING by Pigeonwing Dance and Neave Trio in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026


The CUNY Dance Initiative will present the New York premiere of Rising by Pigeonwing Dance and The Neave Trio, exploring themes of climate change and ocean conservation, at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 20-city U.S. tour with performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event marks the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.

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