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The Record Company Extends 'Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2026

GRAMMY-nominated trio The Record Company are set to hit the road on Wednesday, June 17 for additional summer dates on their “Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary” Tour, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album.

WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

The Broadway musical Waitress will launch a North American tour this September in honor of its 10th anniversary. Learn more about how to catch Waitress in a city near you.

Myra Dubois Will Join TITANIQUE in London as 'Ruth'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Self-declared South Yorkshire Siren Myra DuBois is set to board the ship of dreams and star as Ruth for 6 weeks. Learn more about the upcoming casting here.

DEFIANTLY JONI to Open at Mark Taper Forum with MUSE/IQUE Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul at the Mark Taper Forum, led by Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, in partnership with Center Theatre Group.

PAY NO ATTENTION to Make World Premiere With Flying Fruit Fly Circus
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Australia's National Youth Circus will present the world premiere of PAY NO ATTENTION, a new show blending acrobatics, theatrical trickery and comedy at The Cube Wodonga and Sydney Opera House.

Single Tickets On Sale For Houston Grand Opera’s 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Houston Grand Opera has put single tickets on sale for its upcoming season, featuring 38 performances across six productions, including SUSANNAH, SHOW BOAT, and a new staging of AIDA.

IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! to Return to 54 Below with Jason Graae
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026

Jason Graae will reprise IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at 54 Below in New York City, following sold-out performances in Los Angeles and an earlier NYC run. Gerald Sternbach serves as musical director.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater. The production has reached over 17 million women worldwide.

Obituary: Operatic Superman Speight Jenkins
by Erica Miner - Jun 16, 2026

Opera enthusiasts, and devotees of Seattle Opera in particular, have been grieving the recent loss of a titan whose memory never will be absent from the minds of people who knew and loved him. Having succeeded Seattle Opera founder Glynn Ross in 1983 as the company’s second general director, Jenkins held the position for an unprecedented 31 years, from 1983 to 2014.

Idina Menzel to Perform Concert at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed an addition to its 2026/27 Season: Idina Menzel in Concert at the Lyric Opera House. The Tony Award–winning actress, singer, and songwriter will make her Lyric debut for one night.

Conductor Lorenzo Passerini Will Make Royal Opera Debut In Puccini’s LA BOHEME
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Conductor Lorenzo Passerini makes his Royal Opera House debut leading Richard Jones' staging of Puccini's LA BOHÈME, featuring two casts including Freddie De Tommaso, Juliana Grigoryan, and several artists making their Royal Opera debuts.

THE STILL POINT to Make World Premiere at SOMArts Cultural Center in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Iris Company's THE STILL POINT will transform SOMArts' Bay Gallery into an immersive dance-theater experience blending choreography, projection, and sound design inspired by Tibetan Buddhist teachings and T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets.

Interview: Julia Murney Talks FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE at The Psych Drama Company
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 16, 2026

The popular stage performer – an original cast member in the 2005 Broadway production of “Lennon” and the fifth Elphaba in “Wicked” – is currently making her Boston directorial debut with the Psych Drama Company production of “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” which will be at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Black Box Theatre,

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - Jun 15, 2026

Based on Tina Fey's (of Saturday Night Live fame) wildly popular 2004 film, Mean Girls wisely embraces what made the original such a phenomenon while bringing enough energy and personality to succeed on stage. Like many movie adaptations, however, it occasionally struggles to escape comparisons to the film, particularly when it comes to length. The original movie clocked in at a brisk 97 minutes. The stage version, with intermission, stretches close to three hours, and the second act occasionally feels every bit of it. That's a challenge in today's attention-deficit world.

Industry Pro Newsletter: The Lost Boys Wins Big in the Theater Fans Choice Awards — Plus the WNO-Kennedy Center Drama Heats Up
by Alex Freeman - Jun 15, 2026

The theater world never really slows down — and this week is proof. The Lost Boys dominated our Theater Fans' Choice Awards, sweeping nearly every musical category, while the Washington National Opera's legal battle with the Kennedy Center over $17 million in disputed funds continues to unfold. On a more hopeful note, Berkeley's beloved Aurora Theatre is planning its comeback after a year in the dark. All that, plus BroadwayWorld has launched a brand-new Producer Fantasy Game — so if you've ever thought you could pick the hits, now's your chance to prove it.

DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY to Extend Run at The Other Palace Studio
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY, the hockey-themed panto parody written by Olivier nominee Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott, has extended its run at The Other Palace Studio in London.

Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape Opera House
by Kim R2 - Jun 14, 2026

A hilarious, gorgeous 1920s reimagining of the Greek myth. Veronica Paeper's classic choreography meets dazzling sets, varied costumes and standout performances from the principals and the ensemble. Showing until 21 June, tickets from R225.

Video: The Royal Ballet Explains BENESH MOVEMENT NOTATION in New Educational Clip
by Robert Diamond - Jun 14, 2026

The Royal Ballet's Senior Benesh Choreologist and Assistant Répétiteur Gregory Mislin and Benesh Choreologist Daniel Kraus explain how Benesh Movement Notation is used to record and restage dance works, including a Kenneth MacMillan ballet.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 13, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

A NIGHT WITH EFFIE PASSERO to Make NYC Solo Debut at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

Singer-songwriter Effie Passero, known for touring with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox and her classical-crossover project CelloVoci, will perform her first solo New York City show at 54 Below.