American Theatre

Ogunquit Playhouse Appoints Michael Dix Thomas As Director Of Education And Community Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Ogunquit Playhouse announces its new season, featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary shows set to captivate audiences.

South Coast Repertory to Showcase New Talent at 2026 Pacific Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

South Coast Repertory has revealed the lineup for the 28th Pacific Playwrights Festival, anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions.

Woodie King Jr. to Be Honored With Special Tribute at The Barrymore Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

The life and legacy of Woodie King Jr. (1937–2026) will be honored at a special tribute at the Shubert Organization’s Barrymore Theatre.

Cygnet Theatre Adds JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to 22nd Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

 Cygnet Theatre has announced the addition of the acclaimed play John Proctor Is the Villain, officially completing the eight-show lineup for the company's 22nd season.

Williamston Theatre To Present Staged Reading Of BRAVE NEW WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

Williamston Theatre will present a staged reading of BRAVE NEW WORLD, adapted by Douglas Post from the novel by Aldous Huxley, on Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Ensemble Theatre Company to Present Hershey Felder in THE PIANO & ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara and HFP Live will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer present the Southern California premiere of Hershey Felder starring in a new play, The Piano & Me.

The American Theatre of Actors to Present Anne L. Thompson-Scretching's HOME IS SWEET SORROW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

The American Theatre of Actors will present the world premiere of Home Is Sweet Sorrow, the visceral new drama from the pen of celebrated African American playwright/director, Anne L. Thompson-Scretching.

Two River Theater Receives Grant From American Theatre Wing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

Two River Theater has been awarded the prestigious 2025 National Theatre Company Grant by the American Theatre Wing, recognizing its excellence among only five theaters nationwide.

CLYDE'S Comes to Canadian Stage in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Canadian Stage will conclude its season with the Canadian Premiere of the newest play from two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, CLYDE'S, on stage April 11th to 26th at the Bluma Appel Theatre. 

National Black Theatre To Host Inaugural Spring Luncheon Honoring Whitney White And Robyn Coles
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

National Black Theatre will host its inaugural Spring Luncheon on March 16, 2026, honoring director Whitney White and producer Robyn Coles. The Harlem-based institution is celebrating Black women’s contributions to theatre while advancing its $100 million capital campaign.

Obie Awards Event Postponed Due to Weather
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

A private event set to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Obie Awards, set to be held on February 23, was postponed due to the ongoing blizzard in the New York City area.

CIRCA Pintig Unveils New Acting Ensemble for 35th Season in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago's Filipino American theatre and community arts organization welcomes its upcoming 35th year with the announcement of establishing an official acting ensemble of Filipino performers.

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART TWO: PERESTROIKA at Theater West End
by Albert Gutierrez - Feb 22, 2026

Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own familiarity for the characters, I can also see now how the original production’s 18-month gap would have also been enticing for an audience.

La Jolla Playhouse's THE RECIPE Extends Through March 29
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026

Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse announces a week-long extension of its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear.

TRU to Present Live Town Hall: Being Nonbinary In A Predominantly Binary Business
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present a live Town Hall titled 'Being Nonbinary in a Predominantly Binary Business' at Polaris North Studio, exploring the unique challenges faced by nonbinary individuals in theater.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2026- CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Heads Into Rehearsal and More
by - Feb 20, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season.

THE SNOW GOOSE Writers to Receive Jonathan Larson Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed that Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie, award-winning writers of Goodspeed’s upcoming world premiere production of The Snow Goose, are recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant.

Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026

Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.

Michael Arden, Dane Laffrey, and More Will Receive Transporting American Theatre Award
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Michael Arden, Dane Laffrey, Hillary Blanken, and Fred Gallo will be honored with the Transporting American Theatre Award by Transport Group on April 28.