J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
New Musical WARBUCKS About 'Daddy Warbucks' From ANNIE is in Development
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Tony-winning producers behind THE OUTSIDERS announced WARBUCKS, a new stage musical tracing the early life of Oliver Warbucks, timed to Annie's 50th Broadway anniversary.
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play Chris' parents in a new UK tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, opening at Birmingham Rep before touring nationally.
BEAN VS. THE ROBOTS: A Solo Show Musical Will Come to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
LA-based writer and performer Midge Lema brings BEAN VS. THE ROBOTS: A SOLO SHOW MUSICAL to the Hollywood Fringe at Hudson Backstage Theatre, a sci-fi exploration of grief and memory sequel to her award-winning solo show BEAN.
MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS Will Come to the Tobin Center
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio will present MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS, the Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based ensemble led by Jesús 'Chuy' Guzmán, in a celebration of mariachi's Golden Era.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and More Set for The Soraya 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Soraya announced its 2026-27 season featuring 45 performances, eight major debuts including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Audra McDonald, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, plus the introduction of incoming Executive & Artistic Director Chad Hilligus.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
38 SPECIAL and HANSON Added to 2026 SERVPRO After Hours Concerts Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
38 SPECIAL and HANSON have been added to the 2026 concert season at SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, VA, with tickets going on sale soon.
UK's First Purpose-Built Sauna Theatre Will Come to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sauna Sessions Arts Club's Sauna Theatre, the UK's largest sauna at 80-person capacity, will present theatre, music, literature, and Aufguss rituals at Summerhall Arts during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Photos: Daniel Brocklebank and Faye Brookes in DOUBLE DOUBLE at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
All new photos have been released from the Built By Barn Revival of Rick Elice and Roger Rees’ Double Double at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. Learn more about the show here!
Chelcie Lynn Will Bring THE LOOSE LIPS TOUR to Comedy Works Landmark
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Chelcie Lynn, Variety's 2021 Top 10 Comics To Watch and creator of the viral Trailer Trash Tammy character, will perform at Comedy Works Landmark in Denver as part of her Loose Lips Tour.
Fred Armisen Will Bring COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME to Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Fred Armisen, an 11-season SNL veteran currently starring in the Broadway play ALL IN, will bring his tour COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME to Paramount Theatre in Denver.
NEXT TO NORMAL To Be Presented At Trinity Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company will close its 2025-26 season with NEXT TO NORMAL, the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning rock musical directed by former Associate Artistic Director Amanda Dehnert at the Dowling Theater in Providence.
George Lopez Will Bring Stand-Up Comedy Tour to Paramount Theatre in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
George Lopez, star of NBC's Lopez vs Lopez and the Warner Bros. film Blue Beetle, will perform live at Paramount Theatre in Denver as part of his ongoing national comedy tour.
Florida Repertory Theatre Unveils Casting & Directors for PLAYLAB 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Florida Repertory Theatre announced directors and casts for its 2026 PLAYLAB Festival of New Works, featuring five new play readings by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford at the Historic Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers.
Jasmine Hearn's MEMORY FLEET: BELOVED LET'S CROSS to be Presented at New York Live Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
New York Live Arts and Chocolate Factory Theater will co-present the world premiere of Jasmine Hearn's Memory Fleet: Beloved Let's Cross, the latest chapter in an episodic performance and archive project centering Black intergenerational stories.
Levi Brown and More Join the Cast of RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Levi Brown joins Adrian Lester and Susannah Fielding in the RSC's West End transfer of CYRANO DE BERGERAC at the Noël Coward Theatre, with a full company of over a dozen additional cast members now announced.
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW: UNION MADE TOUR Comes to Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW on the UNION MADE TOUR. The Grammy-winning band, known for 'Wagon Wheel,' will perform at the Long Island venue.
PRONOUN, YOU WILL GET SICK and More Set for FSU/Asolo Conservatory 2026/2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory revealed its 2026/2027 season, including the Florida premiere of Pronoun, Noah Diaz's You Will Get Sick, a Shakespeare adaptation, and a New Works Play Lab in Sarasota.
L'Alliance New York to Present EUPHRATE, a French Solo Show Blending Dance and Spoken Word
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
L'Alliance New York will present Euphrate, a solo performance by Nil Bosca blending dance and spoken word at the Florence Gould Theater. The French-language show with English supertitles follows a young woman navigating dual Turkish-French identity.
Paines Plough Receives £750,000 Grant to Renovate ROUNDABOUT Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Paines Plough has been awarded a £750,000 Creative Foundations Fund grant from Arts Council England to renovate ROUNDABOUT, its pop-up, in-the-round touring theatre, which has reached over 150,000 people across the UK since 2014.
MusicaNova Orchestra to Present CALMING WATERS: SIBELIUS & FRANK in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
MusicaNova Orchestra will close its 2025–2026 season with Calming Waters: Sibelius & Frank at Tempe Center for the Arts, featuring works spanning Finland, Ukraine, Peru, and Singapore.
Palo Alto Players Will Perform A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, MARY POPPINS, and More in 96th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Palo Alto Players announced its 2026-27 season, featuring A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CLUE, Disney's MARY POPPINS, and ON GOLDEN POND at the Lucie Stern Theater. The season begins in September 2026.
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