Shakespeare Theatre

Interview: Theatre Life with Douglas Sills
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 9, 2026

Happy 2026 everyone!!! Today’s subject Douglas Sills is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the iconic role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. The brilliantly Joe Calarco directed and reimagined production runs through January 25th in Signature’s MAX space.

Cast Set for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Ma Rainey and her band return to The Goodman this spring in a major revival—and a reunion of two Chicago theater legends. Goodman Family Resident Director Chuck Smith directs August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Associate/Music Director Harry J. Lennix.

Cast and Creative Team Set For World Premiere of CIRCLE FORWARD at  Gulfshore Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

The cast and creative team has been announced for the World Premiere of Circle Forward, a new play by Deb Hiett, directed by Neel Keller. Learn more about the production here!

Marsha Mason and James Naughton Join THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason and Tony Award winner James Naughton will join previously announced Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of 'The Pancake Club'.

Wendell Pierce to be Honored at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Wendell Pierce will be honored with  Shakespeare Theatre Company's Will Award at its annual Gala, All the World’s a Stage. The annual Sea Change Award will be presented to arts philanthropists Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!

The Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey Unveils REVOLUTIONARY VOICES Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has announced Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series exploring the language, ideals, and debates that have shaped the American experiment.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Present REVOLUTIONARY VOICES Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series examining the promise and potential of America.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Opens 2026 With Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith's “Unnecessary Farce” directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, March 1. Learn more here!

Cast Updated For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

​​​​​​​Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a casting update for Paranormal Activity, an original story based Paramount Pictures' terrifying film franchise—now live on stage. 

Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026

Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Adds New Dates for Eddie Izzard’s HAMLET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a second week of performances of Tony Award-nominee Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet. Learn more about the production here.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; ANASTASIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; THE PRODUCERS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Critics' Choice: Gary Naylor's Best Theatre of 2025
by Gary Naylor - Dec 24, 2025

Theatre is, of course, a window on another world, often glitzier and brighter than our own, sometimes a reflection that can comfort or discomfit us and sometimes a portal into what it is to be human at all. It is an escape - and who can deny that we need such refuges more than ever - but it can be so much more than mere escapism. The best theatre of 2025 made those lofty promises - and kept them.

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; GALA Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; Little Radical Theatrics Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!