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Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) and Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) have announced the addition of new board members set to join in February 2026. The new members are expected to bring fresh perspectives to the organizations' strategic directions.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present the world premiere of 'Vaudeville in Teal' by Julian Grant, featuring harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani, on March 7-8 at Richardson Auditorium.

Christopher Koelsch, the Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco President and CEO of LA Opera, has announced details for the company's 2026/27 season, which will launch on October 17, 2026.

The Secret Agent, currently nominated for 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, is now available on digital platforms, retailing for $14.99 to rent and $19.99 to purchase.

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Tony nominee Bess Wohl’s Liberation for its Dramatists Play Service imprint.

When Penelope’s father passes away in England, the family divides: where should he be buried? His Greek Cypriot sister thinks ancient tradition should take over, but his wife refuses to move his body abroad. An ugly feud erupts. The plot of The Ophiolite has a lot of potential. Philip de Voni’s debut play addresses loyalty and household politics, ritualistic allegiances and emigration; it’s a shame that the structure is messy, the writing is lousy, the acting is shockingly subpar, and Kerry Kyriacos Michael’s direction is equally disappointing.

The National Youth Theatre will present Jack Thorne's adaptation of Let the Right One In at Underbelly Boulevard Soho in 2026, showcasing emerging talent in a compelling production.

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.

Theater aficionados will be able to enjoy eight one-act plays from the comfort of their homes and pick the one they liked best, thanks to The Theater Project's thirteenth annual Think Fast, a virtual competition.

​The Big Umbrella Festival will return to Lincoln Center this spring for a multi-week series of free and choose-what-you-pay performances, workshops, and outdoor installations designed with and for the neurodiverse community.

Camerata Pacifica's season will continue with a daring musical mix, including the world premiere of Natural Light, a Camerata Pacifica-commissioned work for wind quintet and Thai button gong by David Bruce.

Of all Tom Stoppard's work, Arcadia has always stood out. Touching on sex, Fermat's last theorum, the second law of thermodynamics, landscape gardening with a detective story thrown in, it is a mixture of subjects that few playwrights could attempt to combine. Does it matter if you don't understand the complex scientific and mathematical theories? Not at all. Carrie Cracknell's magnificent revival has huge amounts of humour and heart, which is not always a given with Stoppard's work.

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present a 2026-27 season with five culturally urgent productions, including the Tony-winning JAGGED LITTLE PILL, reflecting current societal questions.

Netflix has renewed Finding Her Edge for a second season. Season 1 of the YA series launched on January 22 and debuted in the Netflix English TV Top 10, where it has remained since its release.

L.A.’s Latino Theater Company will enter its 41st season with a dynamic slate of productions and arts education programming that celebrates its 20th anniversary operating The Los Angeles Theatre Center. 

San Francisco Playhouse will present the West Coast Premiere of Candrice Jones' Flex, directed by Bay Area theatre titan and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre artistic director Margo Hall.

Walter Schlinger's Romeo and Juliet, written and performed by Sean Gordon and directed by Dixie O'Connell. The production will be presented as part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at The Rat NYC.

Sarasota Opera will present THE MERRY WIDOW by Franz Lehár as part of its 2026 Winter Festival. The operetta will open on February 21 and run through March 27 following the festival’s opening production of LA BOHÈME.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Metropolis Ballroom will present Food Glorious Food!, a Dickensian-themed dinner inspired by Oliver!. The event will feature a multi-course English-inspired menu and live performances.

Sony Pictures Classics will release A Magnificent Life in select theaters nationwide on March 27, 2026. Written and directed by Sylvain Chomet, the animated English-language feature stars Laurent Lafitte and Géraldine Pailhas. 

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

Exploring linguistic identity, Why English? by Vibhinna Ramdev, delves into the nuances of speaking English in India. The show returns to Adelaide Fringe for a compelling second season.

Japanese boy band timelesz is featured in “timelesz project -REAL-,” a new Netflix Original docuseries now available to stream worldwide. Following the conclusion of their reality competition project -AUDITION-, which saw the group expand from a trio to an eight-member unit, timelesz returns with a new docuseries. timelesz project -REAL- provides an intimate look at the group's transition as they navigate their new identity. The series documents their preparations for a nationwide tour—featuring performances at two of Japan's premier concert venues—and follows the members to Los Angeles, where they underwent intensive training to strengthen their collective synergy and performance skills.

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Now celebrating 10 years of wowing audiences across Australia, Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival after smash hit, sell-out runs in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane.