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Open Door Theater of Acton, one of the only integrated and accessible theater companies in the country, will stage Honk! this March. Honk! is a musical telling of 'The Ugly Duckling'.

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will headline the Winterlude Jazz Festival at Johnson County Community College's Midwest Trust Center this March.

Dallas Children's Theater will present MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY, a glow-in-the-dark theatrical experience by Lightwire Theater, from March 27-29, 2026.

The Greek National Opera is getting ready to welcome its little friends with Isadora Duck, a highly successful musical suitable for the whole family, written and directed by Stella Michalidou, with music composed by Kostas Vomvolos.

New visiting shows for 2026 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre have been revealed! The lineup includes The Gruffalo, the much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and more.

What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre?

Looking for a fun family outing the day after Thanksgiving? Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas” is the ticket! Recommended for all ages, this unique entertainment experience takes place in Overture Hall.

Christine Pedi and Michael Lavine have a good thing going at 54 Below.

The hit family musical TAKE A QUACK AT IT!, a rock-infused sequel to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, has extended its run in Taiwan following strong audience demand. Performances continue at the Weiwuying National Art and Culture Center Drama Theater and the Taichung National Opera House Chinese Theater. Check out photos from the show.

The Revel Puck Circus’s latest collaboration with Underbelly is set in the faraway land of the Circus Hub on the Meadows in Edinburgh, in a sweet, acrobatic retelling of The Ugly Duckling.

A roundup of our coverage from the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced two dynamic plays to round out its 59th anniversary season, along with the directors and creative teams.

The Sydney Opera House will present Duck Pond, an inventive reimagining of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling by internationally celebrated contemporary circus company Circa. The production will play a strictly limited engagement in the Concert Hall from 9–12 January 2026.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) will present a scripts-in-hand presentation of beloved fairytales in the Classics for Kids! production of UNEXPECTED: The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that the musical Hans Christian Andersen JR. is now is available for licensing. We have all of the details here!

2025 marks Underbelly's 25th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, celebrating a milestone year at the heart of the world's biggest arts festival. Tickets for the 2025 programme are on sale now.

Underbelly has announced its programme for this year's Circus Hub at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Circus Hub on the Meadows returns this August. Learn more here!

At this year's Brighton Fringe Festival, Revel Puck Circus will bring a delightful family show in the form of a bold and imaginative reworking of The Ugly Duckling - a Circus Story to the stage; blending storytelling with acrobatics in a vibrant, family-friendly production.

Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Spring is in the air which means that The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Classics for Kids! Series is right around the corner! Learn more about the upcoming events.

Revel Puck Circus, the multi-award-winning contemporary circus company from East London, is set to transform Brighton's The Level into an exciting hub for of family-friendly circus and late night cabaret at Brighton Fringe Festival.

Lightwire Theater will bring the timeless tale of The Ugly Duckling to the Eisemann Center. Combining innovation, imagination, and stunning visuals, this performance promises a captivating experience for audiences of all ages. Learn more!

DanceHouse and The Cultch will present the BC premiere of Circa’s Duck Pond, on stage this month. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!

When circus is performed well, it is as high an art form as perfectly executed ballet or impeccable Shakespearean oratory. When it falls down in execution, it falls hard. Australian circus company Circa's production Duck Pond unfortunately belongs in the latter camp.

With enough vim and vigour to light up the nearby town hall, Revel Puck Circus brings The Ruckus back to their hometown of Walthamstow as part of their Winter Festival.