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Stephen Sheffer's LEAN-TO to Make World Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre will present Stephen Sheffer's new play about a hiker and a couple forced to share a woodland shelter, directed by Jesse Jou Off-Broadway.

Princess Grace Foundation Reveals Winners and Honoraria Recipients for 2026 Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced its 2026 class of Princess Grace Award winners, Honoraria recipients, Artist Fellows, Special Project grant recipients and Grace Kelly Scholarship winners.

FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE to Play 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026

54 Below will host FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE, spotlighting the writing duo behind new musical BAKED, with performances by Sidney Dupont, Nora Schell, Alex Lugo and others, in person and via livestream.

Interview: Dan Fishbach of THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 1, 2026

The Complete History of American Musical Theater” series returns to the Odyssey Theatre with an exploration of landmark shows, songs, artists and innovations from The 1950s that helped define the Golden Age of the American musical. Through engaging narration and live performances, the evening celebrates classics including Guys and Dolls, The King and I, My Fair Lady, West Side Story and The Music Man. Featured performers include Eileen Barnett, Camryn Hamm, Scott Harlan, Hayden Kharrazi, Tony nominee Mary Gordon Murray and Tony nominee Rory O’Malley, with narration by Dan Fishbach and Mark D. Kaufmann. One performance only takes place on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90025. For more information and Tix Click: go to OdysseyTheatre.com.

NEW HARMONY PROJECT to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season in Indianapolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026

The New Harmony Project will mark its 40th anniversary with a third season of New Plays Indy and an Annual Writers' Residency developing eight new plays with Indianapolis and national theatres.

THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS Immersive Play to Open in Greenpoint
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026

An immersive play set inside a fictional tech startup will run at Loft Story in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, casting audience members as new hires navigating the company's unraveling.

Video: RAGTIME's Marina Kondo Sings National Anthem at Mets Game For Japanese Heritage Night
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2026

Ragtime cast member Marina Kondo performed the National Anthem at a recent Mets game for Japanese Heritage Night. Watch Kondo perform on the field at Citi Field in the new video.

SOON, a New Musical by Nick Blaemire and Directed by Will Blum, Will Premiere Off-Broadway in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaemire and directed by Will Blum, will make its off-Broadway debut this September. Learn more about the new musical here.

Nicholas Polonio Will Direct THE NOTEBOOK THE MUSICAL in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Theatre Group Asia has announced that Filipino-American theater director Nicholas Polonio will direct its upcoming production of The Notebook, The Musical. Learn more here.

Ancram Center for the Arts to Host Second Annual Summer Bash Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026

Ancram Center for the Arts will hold its second annual Summer Bash at The Farm at Pond Lily in Elizaville, NY, featuring a performance by THE BENGSONS and emceed by Rena Sofer and Danielle Skraastad.

THE BIRTH OF THE PILL World Premiere to Open TimeLine Theatre's 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for the world premiere of THE BIRTH OF THE PILL, written by Jessica Huang, based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Jonathan Eig's book, and directed by Sandra Marquez at its new Uptown home.

JUDY GARLAND IS FAT AT CARNEGIE HALL to Play EdFest and Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

NYC drag artists Xena Fauxbia and Soda Pressed bring JUDY GARLAND IS FAT AT CARNEGIE HALL to Brooklyn Art Haus' EdFest and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, blending drag, theater, and cultural criticism to examine fatphobia and the entertainment industry.

AFFLUENZA, SACRILEGIOUS, and EXPECTING Set For Riverside Studios' Mainstage Season 2026-27
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026

Riverside Studios announced a five-play Mainstage Season directed by Andy Sandberg, launching with three world premieres including AFFLUENZA, SACRILEGIOUS by Oscar winner Tom Schulman, and EXPECTING.

Cabaret Roundup: July 6-12 – Matthew Morrison, Cedric the Entertainer & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 6, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a wine tasting hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, a concert in the catacombs of a cemetery in Brooklyn, Broadway and TV star Matthew Morrison in a new solo show, and more.

SORRY by Jenny Gorelick to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2026

Emmy-nominated comedian Jenny Gorelick will bring her solo hour SORRY to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring dating, gender dynamics, and why women apologize for everything while men face little scrutiny.

THE WHITE CHIP to Open Marin Theatre's 60th Season in Bay Area Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

Marin Theatre will launch its 60th season with the Bay Area Premiere of THE WHITE CHIP, Sean Daniels' semi-autobiographical comedy about addiction and recovery, directed by Executive Artistic Director Lance Gardner.

Center Theatre Group to Present 2026 LA Writers' Workshop Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

Center Theatre Group's LA Writers' Workshop Reading Series will feature six new plays at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and REDCAT, marking the program's 20th anniversary. Tickets are $17.25 for general admission.

Ensemble Studio Theatre and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Award 2026 New Play Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced ten recipients for their 2026 Science and Technology New Play Commissions, continuing a 25-year program that has developed over 300 plays exploring science.

END OF THE DAY, EP 1 to Be Presented by FRIGID New York at UNDER St. Marks
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

FRIGID New York will present END OF THE DAY, EP 1, a new play by Adrienne Dawes directed by Jenny Larson-Quiñones, at UNDER St. Marks in New York. The absurdist comedy follows reality contestants navigating love after a mass extinction event.

Under the Radar Names Janet Wong and Jenn Kidwell Co-Creative Directors
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Under the Radar has announced the appointment of Janet Wong and Jenn Kidwell as the Festival’s Co-Creative Director team for our 2027 to 2029 seasons.