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New York, NY

Built: 1837

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Dates Production
3/8/1852 - 3/12/1852

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Photos: ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO at Royal & Derngate
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

See production photos from Once Upon a Time in Sokoto, directed by Roy Alexander Weise and featuring Adeola Yemitan, Antonia Layiwola, Bayo Gbadamosi and Will Atiomo.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Will Play The Bushnell in May 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT will perform at The Bushnell in Hartford from May 4–9, 2027, as part of its North American tour. Single tickets go on sale October 14 at 10 AM.
Charlie Cox Will Lead THE KING'S RANSOM at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

The Donmar Warehouse announced full casting for Stuart Slade's world premiere THE KING'S RANSOM, a dark comedy about a heist to steal Elvis Presley's corpse, directed by Matthew Dunster and starring Charlie Cox.
Josh Finan, Reece Shearsmith and Hugh Skinner Join AN OAK TREE Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

A press release for AN OAK TREE is set to go out, with further details forthcoming.
Carolyn Taylor to Join Ann-Marie MacDonald in GOODNIGHT DESDEMONA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

Carolyn Taylor, creator and star of CBC's BARONESS VON SKETCH, will perform alongside Ann-Marie MacDonald in the Canadian Stage production of GOODNIGHT DESDEMONA (GOOD MORNING JULIET), marking Taylor's return to stage after more than a decade.
Robby Hoffman to Bring Stand-Up Tour to Australia
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026

Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Robby Hoffman will perform her stand-up tour across Australia and New Zealand, with shows scheduled in multiple cities.
New Musical IN MARRAKECH Will Hold Development Workshop in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Concord Theatricals announced the cast for a development workshop of IN MARRAKECH, a new original musical by Kate Marlais and Alex Young directed by Josh Seymour, featuring Niamh Cusack, Edward Bennett, and Katherine Kingsley.
Review Roundup: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Starring Gillian Anderson & Billy Crudup
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 1, 2026

The two face off as George and Martha, one of theatre's most notoriously dysfunctional couples in Albee's hilarious and provocative masterpiece. They are joined by Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks as the unwitting young couple invited over to George and Martha's for an unforgettable night of cocktails and crossfire.
CORIOLANUS, RICHARD II, and More Set For Royal Shakespeare Company's Summer 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

The RSC has announced full details of its Summer 2027 programme, which sees Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Elizabeth Debicki make her debut with the company as Richard II, alongside Damien Molony in the role of Coriolanus.
THE LAST HAMLET to Open at Sadler's Wells East
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Ben Duke returns to the London stage in a new dance-theatre work that reimagines Shakespeare's most famous character as a depressed, violent figure making one final appearance before Hamlet is performed no more.
Jodie Comer to Receive Outstanding Achievement Award at UK Theatre Awards 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Jodie Comer has been named the inaugural recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in British Theatre Award, which will be presented at the UK Theatre Awards 2026 on October 12. The honour recognises her Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in PRIMA FACIE and her UK and Ireland tour of the one-woman play.
Photos: Olivia Marcus and More in JANE EYRE UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

A new production of JANE EYRE directed by Lily Dyble opens at Mercury Theatre Colchester before touring to Storyhouse Chester and Rose Theatre Kingston. Check out new photos here.
Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn, and Rachael Wooding Join CATS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Grizabella'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.
Interview: Theatre Life with Steven Huynh
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 30, 2026

Today’s subject Steven Huynh is currently living his theatre life on tour as the lead character Oliver in the National Tour of Maybe Happy Ending. The Tony Award winning musical is currently “Hitting the Road” across the country including a stop here in DC at the National Theatre from October 6th to 11th.
Review: DIRTY DANCING at The National Theatre
by Peter Rouleau - Sep 30, 2026

In August of 1963, sheltered Jewish teenager Frances 'Baby' Houseman (Annalese Starzec) arrives at the Catskills resort Kellerman's with her father Jake (Bryan Fenkart), a successful doctor, mother Marjorie (Gina Lamparella) and her more worldly older sister Lisa (Lily Kren).
Cast Set THE SILENCE AND THE NOISE and BIRDCATCHER UK Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

Papatango Theatre Company and Pentabus announced full cast and creative teams for the UK premieres of two award-winning plays by Papatango Prize winners Tom Powell and Laura Waldren.
BEL Documentary to Broadcast on BBC; HEIR OF THE CURSED Album Longlisted
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

Louise Lockwood's documentary BEL chronicles the legacy of late Kenyan-Scottish musician Beldina Odenyo, also known as Heir of the Cursed. The musician's album HEIR OF THE CURSED has been longlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year Award.
New Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Paddington The Musical has announced a new cast including Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj as alternating Paddington performers, as the show celebrates its first year in London.
Video: Michael Ball Performs 'Pure Imagination' Ahead of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

An all new music video has been released featuring Michael Ball OBE performing 'Pure Imagination', from CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Ball will star as Willy Wonka for the limited run at the London Coliseum in 2027. Check out the video here!
MY FIERCE IGNORANT STEP to Make Montreal Debut at Danse Danse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Choreographer Christos Papadopoulos brings his internationally touring work to Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts, marking the first appearance of a Greek company at the presenter.

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