Brisbane Festival to Launch 2026 Program Under New Artistic Director Ebony Bott
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Brisbane Festival announced its 2026 program, the inaugural vision of new Artistic Director Ebony Bott, featuring 700 performances, world premieres, international productions, and free events across the city.
THE COMEDY OF OPERA to Be Presented by Guild Opera Company at Flappers Comedy Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Guild Opera Company will present THE COMEDY OF OPERA at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, featuring comedic divas Diana Lucas and Gracie Moore alongside guest artists performing comic opera gems.
Full Cast Set For Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL UK Tour and London Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions announced the full cast for the first UK non-replica production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, starring Jason Donovan, Harry Judd, and Disney icon KayCee Stroh, at Lowry, Salford before transferring to London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
Eric Carle Museum to Open Jerry Pinkney Retrospective Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present 'Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney,' a retrospective of over 75 works exploring music's influence on the late illustrator's career.
HAMILTON, WICKED, BEETLEJUICE and More Set For WEST END LIVE Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
West End LIVE, Europe's largest free musical theatre festival, announced its 2026 line-up featuring over 50 performances at Trafalgar Square, including HAMILTON, WICKED, LES MISÉRABLES, MAMMA MIA!, and PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL.
Additional Set Cast for CINDERELLA Panto at Orchard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford announced additional casting for its upcoming pantomime CINDERELLA, with Keith Jack as Prince Charming, Ben Goffe as Buttons, and Joe Pasquale as Baron Hardup.
Ian McKellen Will Return to the Stage in LEAR at The Yard Theatre's New London Venue
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick announced its first season in a new RIBA award-winning building, featuring six productions including Ian McKellen in LEAR and a 50th-anniversary revival of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF.
SCHMIGADOON! and THE LOST BOYS Lead 2026 Dorian Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.
Canadian Premiere of JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE Will Come to the Shaw Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Shaw Festival's Canadian premiere of JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, directed by Brendan McMurtry-Howlett, stars Damien Atkins and Jeff Irving in the Olivier award-winning P.G. Wodehouse adaptation at the Court House Theatre.
New York Philharmonic Launches Philharmonic Youth Choir in Partnership With Harlem Organizations
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The New York Philharmonic's PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR, formed in partnership with The Unsung Collective and The Abyssinian Baptist Church, will present its inaugural free concert at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Awkward Prods announced a new solo show inspired by a real-life homophobic attack on performer Linus Karp in Soho. LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA will play Underbelly Bristo Square at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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.
THE DISTANCE World Premiere Set for Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
THE DISTANCE, a new solo show written and performed by former Team GB runner Ben Norris, will have its world premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by the teams behind SIX THE MUSICAL and CHOIR OF MAN.
Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.
The Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre Society Will Present America 250-Themed SPRING RING & SING Dinner Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
The Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre Society will present SPRING RING & SING, a handbell dinner concert at Journey Community Church in Plain City, OH, featuring patriotic, pop, sacred, and Broadway music.
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Make Queensland Premiere at Brisbane Festival 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Choir of Man, the Olivier Award-nominated West End hit, will make its long-awaited Queensland premiere at Brisbane Festival, performing in the returning Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent at South Bank Cultural Forecourt.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
The Choir of Man will run at Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing its pub-set choral show to Buckinghamshire for a limited five-night engagement. Learn more here!
THE CHOIR OF MAN, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For Milton Keynes Theatre Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced its vibrant Summer Season for 2026, featuring a line-up of West End hits, concerts, drama, comedy, family favourites, dance, and opera.
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!
Francis Jue, LaChanze, and More Join ROMEO & JULIET at Shakespeare in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Photos: Meet the Cast of the UK & Ireland Tour of THE CHOIR OF MAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
All new photos have been released of the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of The Choir of Man. Check out the photos here! The show’s first ever UK & Ireland Tour opened at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 14 March 2026.
QPAC Will Host CLANCESTRY Festival in July and August
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children's events, is set for July and August.
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