Intimate Theatre

San Diego International Fringe Festival Expands with Baja Fringe Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

The San Diego International Fringe Festival will present the Baja Fringe pilot in Ensenada, offering artists a unique cross-border performance opportunity at the Gertrude Pearlman Theatre.

Review: THUNDER AND TURF: ONCE UPON A TIME IN IRELAND at Brigit Saint Brigit
by Christine Swerczek - Mar 20, 2026

Brigit Saint Brigit never fails to roll out theatre unlike any other community theatre in the metro. It is impossible to attend without being educated while being entertained. Their most recent offering is THUNDER AND TURF: ONCE UPON A TIME IN IRELAND.

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett Will Tribute Victoria Wood With 'Fourteen Again' Performance
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Leading ladies Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett will be going into the recording studio during rehearsals for the brand-new musical FOURTEEN AGAIN, to record and film a special rendition of the song Fourteen Again.

Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at Theatre Tallahassee
by Gloria Lopez - Mar 7, 2026

In the play “The Mountaintop” by playwright Katori Hall, audiences are led into Room 306, during the late hours of April 3rd. This play is a fictional reimagining of Dr. King’s final night, after delivering his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. Through a conversation with multi-faceted character of Camae, Dr. King confronts mortality and the idea of what type of legacy he wants to leave behind. Through acting, directing, set design, lighting and sound, this play, directed by Dee Selmore, is delivered with a deep sense of respect for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This production of “The Mountaintop runs at The Studio at Theatre Tallahassee until March 15th.

Town Hall Theater Will Stage TREATY, a Timely Play on Global Diplomacy
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Ground UP Productions and Town Hall Theater will present Treaty: A Play About How Not to Blow Up the Planet, a compelling and urgently timely work of documentary theater by acclaimed British playwright Chris Thorpe.

Review: I DO I DO! at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 23, 2026

Love was unmistakably in the air at Music Box Lounge Valentine’s weekend as audiences gathered for the perfectly timed production of I Do! I Do!. Featuring beloved Hot Spring performers Dan Breshears and Tami Kendall, with Kristen LaMadrid serving as Music Director and pianist, this intimate two-person musical became a celebration of romance, not just the excitement of new love, but the humor, frustration, and deep devotion that come from building a life together. 

New Hampshire Theatre Project Will Present MARJORIE PRIME This Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

New Hampshire Theatre Project will continue its 2025–2026 season with Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison, directed by Monique Foote. The production opens February 27 in Portsmouth and runs through March 15.

Simon Brodkin Announces 2026 Australian Tour
by Gillian Blum - Feb 16, 2026

Acclaimed English comedian Simon Brodkin will bring his world tour to Australia in June and July 2026, performing in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Open Space Arts Will Stage Chicago Premiere of A THIRD WAY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Open Space Arts has announced it will stage the Chicago premiere of A THIRD WAY, running April 3 through 19 at its intimate theatre at 1411 W. Wilson Ave. in Chicago.

Review: CHICAGO Brings All That Jazz at Split Stage
by Greg Kerestan - Feb 11, 2026

Never underestimate the power of hiring the full orchestra

West End Stars Join New Talk Show HOUSE SEATS at Crazy Coqs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

A new monthly musical talk show is coming to one of London's most iconic cabaret venues as performer and broadcaster Henry Patterson launches House Seats at Crazy Coqs.

Ben Platt Will Lead UK Premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET, Directed by David Cromer
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2026

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen, Parade), will make his Menier stage debut in Midnight at The Never Get with book music and lyrics by Golden Globe® and Grammy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Mark Sonnenblick (“Golden”, KPop Demon Hunters).

Eboni Booth’s PRIMARY TRUST Coming to Virginia Repertory Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026

The Pulitzer-Prize winning play Primary Trust will serve as the first Virginia Repertory Theatre production opening in 2026. Performances take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays at 7:00 PM, select Saturdays at 2PM, Sundays at 3PM, and select Wednesday evenings and matinees.

The Herd To Tour UK With New Baby Show COUNTING SHEEPS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

This spring, The Herd will present their interactive baby show, COUNTING SHEEPS, across various theatres in the South East of England. The show offers a unique experience for babies and toddlers with live music, bubbles, and tactile exploration.

Interview: Tamara Kangas Erickson of GUY'S AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Feb 4, 2026

In 1986, Tamara Erickson was just nine years old when she appeared on the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres stage as Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music—the second child from the left, brimming with confidence and joy. At the time, no one could have predicted that this young performer would one day help lead the very theatre where her journey began.

The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 25, 2026

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!

THE GROWN-UPS Comes to the Blackfriars Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Blackfriars Theatre will stage THE GROWN-UPS, a satirical coming-of-age play that tackles contemporary social issues, promising a captivating experience for its audience. Learn more here!

FAIR PLAY Will Make Australian Premiere at the Old Fitz Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

FAIR PLAY, a play by Ella Road, will make its Australian debut, depicting the intense world of competitive sports through the lives of two young athletes. Learn more here!

Capital Stage Opens 2026 PLAYWRIGHTS’ REVOLUTION Script Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025

Capital Stage is accepting submissions for its annual Playwrights’ Revolution new play festival, which supports the development of new full-length works through staged readings.

Blackfriars New Year's Eve Concert Returns For Third Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025

Enjoy New Year's Eve without the late bedtime at BT's New Year's Eve Musical Mayhem concert, playing two shows on December 31st at Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street).