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The forthcoming feature-length documentary film Billy Idol Should Be Dead, directed by three-time Grammy-winner Jonas Åkerlund, will have its wide theatrical release in early 2026.

Korean musical Let Me Fly is beginning early Broadway theater scouting, according to Gordon Cox’s Jaques newsletter, as South Korean producers push to expand their presence on Broadway.

Jon Osbaldeston will join the cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY as Nikos at London's O2, starting January 28, 2026. The show offers a unique theatrical dining experience with a Greek feast and ABBA's music.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will present a revival of Joe Orton's LOOT, a dark farce critiquing social norms and institutions, set to open in February. The play features a chaotic blend of sharp dialogue and physical comedy, following two young thieves in a comically grim scenario involving a stolen loot and a funeral.

The English National Opera will present a new production of RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY, featuring Andre de Ridder and Danielle de Niese. Learn more here!

Full casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming touring production of Hamlet which visits Truro, Bradford, Norwich, Nottingham, Blackpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, York and Canterbury.

To celebrate the centenary, trailblazing artists Trigger will present The Big One Hundred, a series of  free cultural events at Ashdown Forest and throughout Sussex.

BALAM Dance Theatre will present 'DANCING THE LYRA WAY' to open their 2026 season at Gotham Early Music Scene's Midtown Concerts. This free event showcases a blend of contemporary cultural dance under the artistic direction of Carlos Fittante.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released photos of the cast of The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026. Check out the photos and learn more here!

The 21st annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will take place from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a diverse array of comedic talents in various venues across the city.

KNOW THE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME is a show that was born out of disaster, catastrophe, and a feeling of being at a place where I couldn't go on the way that I had been going on...

The National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera, is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Phantom of the Opera is widely considered one of the world's most beautiful and spectacular musicals.

Long before dating apps promised to find “the one,” matchmaking in many cultures promised the same for generations. In Turkey, it often meant mothers of brides and grooms visiting neighbours, relatives and acquaintances in search of the most suitable partner for their children. What once travelled from door to door now finds itself reimagined on a London stage.

New AI glasses are being used in theatres in South Korea to provide live subtitled for non-Korean speakers. Learn more about the new technology and the productions utilizing it here.

SIX THE MUSICAL announces an extended booking period at the Vaudeville Theatre, now open for reservations through January 2027. The celebrated production introduces new cast members as it continues to captivate audiences.

Rehearsals are underway for Children’s Theatre Company;s Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Check out rehearsal photos here!

Daughters of Persia is a special, one-off evening of music and words, created by British pianist Margaret Fingerhut and Iranian composer Farhad Poupel. Learn more here!

Boston Playwrights' Theatre will present ZABEL IN EXILE, a new play exploring timely themes, from February 19 to March 8. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.

Juilliard-trained violinist Emi Ferguson will return to Sarasota to perform at the Crosby Alumni Music Series, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat, showcasing her renowned musical talents.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS is a bit of a soap opera by way of a particularly existential “Twilight Zone” episode while tackling class, entitlement, and status, making it as relevant as it was 60 years ago.

The 92nd Street Y in New York will present concert titled Our People, featuring Grammy-winning tenor Freddie Ballentine and acclaimed pianist Kunal Lahiry.

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast for the U.S. tour of Hamnet—a co-production from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions—taking place at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater.

ENHYPEN reveals the tracklist for their 2026 mini-album 'THE SIN : VANISH,' featuring 11 tracks and a unique narrative. Discover more!

As part of a new overall deal, comedian Shane Gillis and director/writer John McKeever will develop film, series, and unscripted projects with Gillis to star in and produce two new stand-up specials, exclusively for Netflix.