The Forum

Angela Rayner, Dame Tessy de Nassau Honored at Creative Women Forum's 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, humanitarian Dame Tessy de Nassau, and entrepreneur Kate Roberts were among the leaders honored at the Creative Women Forum's 10th anniversary awards in London, welcoming delegates from over 60 countries.

STILL LIFE Will Open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Noël Coward's STILL LIFE, the play behind the classic film 'Brief Encounter,' will be staged as an immersive dining experience in Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar, presented by Bob and Co. and Wild Pursuit Theatre.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - Jun 17, 2026

The Play That Goes Wrong, now playing at the Keegan Theatre, amusingly subverts classic murder mystery tropes by merrily mixing the physical comedy of the Three Stooges with the verbal intricacy of the Marx Brothers. This frenetically and madcap play conveys the double-entendre of Charlie Chan and the mass appeal of detectives we have all come to know through literature and film (for, indeed, the marvelous Matthew Pauli does a superb job of portraying “Chris” as Inspector Carter-- who reminded me of an absent-minded  Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple).

Review: Unitard's ABOVE THE FRUITED PLAIN at Red Eye NY Is Anything But Plain
by Rob Lester - Jun 11, 2026

Do you revere the irreverent and have a taste for the 'tasteless'? The comedy trio Unitard's ABOVE THE FRUITED PLAIN returns to Red Eye NY on 6/24. Read a review of last month's performance

Sutter Street Theatre Actor Jon Beaver Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Jon Beaver, a long-time local actor associated with Sutter Street Theatre, has passed away, according to a notice shared by Allen Schmeltz of the theater.

Broadway Veteran Gina Ferrall Has Died
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

Broadway actress Gina Ferrall, whose stage credits included Mamma Mia!, She Loves Me, Beauty and the Beast, and Les Misérables, has died following a battle with uterine sarcoma.

MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR to Make American Premiere at Gretna Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026

Gretna Theatre and the Fulton Theatre will present the American premiere of MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, a comedy whodunit inspired by Agatha Christie, featuring three actors playing a sprawling cast of suspects.

Cabaret Roundup: June 8-14 – Alex Newell, Norm Lewis, Donna McKechnie & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 8, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a concert reading of Dames at Sea in honor of its 60th anniversary, Glee and Broadway star Alex Newell in a new solo show, pride shows and more.

15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026

These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.

Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum to Present Pride Week, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2026

The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a season of performances and conversations, including Pride Week hosted by Gavin Crawford, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN performed on a moving city bus, and a talk with former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.

Michael Crawford Teases Potential Reunion with Andrew Lloyd Webber
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

A grand reunion may be on the horizon for Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Crawford. The duo, whose partnership resulted in Crawford's award-winning turn as The Phantom of the Opera in both New York and London, may come together for a new project, says the star.

THEATRE FROM THE STREETS Reunion to Stream Live with Hungarian Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

New Perspectives Theatre Company's Gilder-Coigney International Theatre Forum will present a free live stream reuniting Hungarian theatre artists from THEATRE FROM THE STREETS, moderated by Anikó Szűcs in collaboration with HowlRound Theatre Commons.

The Prince Fellowship to Open Applications for 2026 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced applications are open for its 2026 program, offering early-career producers a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 production budget, and mentorship from industry leaders.

Best Cabaret in June 2026: Lillias White, Donna McKechnie, Norm Lewis & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Tickets to these shows are likely to sell out, so get yours soon!

Nathan Lane Documentary Will Highlight Theatrical Legacy of the Stage and Screen Star
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

Three-time Tony Award-winner Nathan Lane, currently on Broadway in Death of a Salesman, will serve as the subject of a new documentary from filmmaker Matthew Miele.

Broadway Vet Manny Azenberg on the State of Broadway
by Cara Joy David - May 26, 2026

Legendary Broadway producer Manny Azenberg, 92, talks ticket prices, the loss of playwrights to screens, the rise of investor 'producers,' and whether theater can reclaim its cultural footing.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM To Play Sutter Street Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 24, 2026

Sondheim’s joyous, musical romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga. The show is directed by Kenny Brian Gagni, musical direction by Hannah Hurst and choreography by Jeannie Larson.

William 'Bill' Pullinsi, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Founder, Dies at 86
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

William 'Bill' Pullinsi, the director and producer credited with pioneering dinner theatre and founding Chicago's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, has died at 86. His venues launched the careers of Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, and others.

Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? A Complete History of Tony Hosts
by Sidney Paterra - May 22, 2026

On June 7, 2026, viewers will be able to tune in to watch P!nk take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 79th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?

Video: Watch 'Corner of the Sky' From Signature Theatre's PIPPIN
by Michael Major - May 21, 2026

Watch a video of Brayden Bambino performing 'Corner of the Sky' in Signature Theatre's production of Pippin. The in-the-round production is now running through July 26 with tickets available now.