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TheaterWorks Hartford to Present THE FILING CABINET Gallery Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026

TheaterWorks Hartford will present The Filing Cabinet, a new gallery exhibition featuring works by Miller Opie, Paul Wylenczek, Lauren Be Dear, Logan Ray Bishop, and Paco Winebox, on view July 30 through August 30.

TheaterWorks to Present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

TheaterWorks has announced its production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running August 28 through September 13 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Nick Gunell stars as Joseph alongside Molly Lajoie as the Narrator.

MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

Luna Stage and Richard Jordan Productions bring MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre, inspired by Hannah Arendt's arrest, before transferring to 59E59 Theatre in New York City.

Next Act Theatre Promotes Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.

Interview: Lauren Quigley of ESCAPE TO MARGARETAVILLE at Cornwell's Dinner Theatre, Turkeyville, USA
by Brian Hilbrand - Jul 6, 2026

Escape to Margaretaville, opening this Wednesday in Marshal, Michigan, July 9th-August 22nd, 2026, at Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre, Turkeyville USA, for a multi-week engagement. On a small island in the Caribbean, vacationers and the laid-back staff of the Margaritaville bar flirt, unwind, and sip drinks under the sun. When an ambitious tourist named Rachel arrives with her friend Tammy for a much-needed vacation, she finds an unexpected romance with Tully, the island bartender and musician. As paradise collides with real life, both are faced with deciding what they want beyond the sandy beaches of Margaritaville. This tropical romantic comedy has plenty to laugh at and a sweet love story – all underscored by Jimmy Buffett’s classic tunes, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (My Name Is Earl, Raising Hope) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (Survivor’s Remorse, Shameless), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for! Broadway World Michigan was fortunate to interview Lauren Quigley, who plays Tammy, ahead of the show’s opening night!

Cast and Creative Team Set for MALA ARIA at Premiere Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026

Premiere Stages at Kean University revealed the cast and creative team for Mala Aria, a new play by Gloria Majule, directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, featuring Nazira Cisse, Shiro Kihagi, Eugene Nesmith, and Anita Welch-Smith.

LIVING ROOM CONCERT SERIES at TheaterWorks Hartford to Close With Mayor Arunan Arulampalam
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam will close out TheaterWorks Hartford's 25/26 Living Room Concert Series, marking the final installment of the season's intimate concert programming.

Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.

Annalee Jefferies, Constance Shulman, and Gus Birney Will Lead THE CANNIBALS OF McGOWER COUNTY at Theaterworks Hartford
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Annalee Jefferies, Constance Shulman, and Gus Birney will lead the cast of THE CANNIBALS OF McGOWER COUNTY at TheaterWorks Hartford in an upcoming production this summer.

Interview: OH MARY's Bianca Leigh on RAINBOWS & SPANDEX at The Laurie Beechman
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 15, 2026

The star talks her origins in the performing arts, the importance of Pride and more ahead of her solo show 6/21 at NYC's Beechman Theatre in Hell's Kitchen.

Video: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Teased in New Clip from Hartford Stage
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

Hartford Stage has shared a new video teasing its upcoming chamber production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, set to run June through July 2026.

Single Tickets Now On Sale For TheaterWorks Hartford's 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Single tickets are now on sale for TheaterWorks Hartford's its upcoming season. The season will include Suzan-Lori Parks's Topdog/Underdog, Stefano Massini's The Lehman Trilogy, and more.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maya Keleher
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 11, 2026

Today’s subject Maya Keleher is currently living her theatre life onstage touring the country as suffragette Alice Paul in the Tony Award winning Suffs. The show begins a two week engagement at the National Theatre on June 16th and will play through June 28th.

ANNIE to Open TheaterWorks' 2026-2027 MainStage Season in Peoria
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026

TheaterWorks will present the Broadway musical ANNIE to open its new MainStage season at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, featuring a 44-actor cast, local young talent, and a therapy dog named Bailey in the role of Sandy.

Hartford Stage Surpasses $20 Million Goal for Set the Stage Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Hartford Stage announced it has surpassed its $20 million fundraising goal for the Set the Stage campaign, with the effort continuing through June 30 as the theater aims to double its donor count.

MIDNIGHT AT THE NEW DAWN to Make World Premiere at Kelsey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Maurer Productions OnStage and Maurer TheaterWorks announced a co-production of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEW DAWN, an original ensemble comedy written and directed by Perry Award-winning Dan Maurer, with open auditions at Mercer County Community College.

Jane Don't Will Headline CELEBRATE DRAG 2026 at TheaterWorks Hartford
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

TheaterWorks Hartford will present CELEBRATE DRAG 2026, featuring JANE DON'T from Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race, hosted by ROBIN FIERCE from Season 15.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Drama Desk winners announced & Jeff Awards halt non-Equity Adjudication
by Alex Freeman - May 18, 2026

In New York, awards season rolls on: Schmigadoon! and Ragtime led the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, Dorian Award nominations have been announced, and John Lithgow is slated for a lifetime achievement honor. Chicago’s Jeff Awards have halted non-Equity adjudication to overhaul policies following community backlash, while the UK’s National Theatre is launching a 12-venue partnership to rescue a collapsing regional touring network. We round out the news with a wave of key executive appointments in Massachusetts, Dallas, and London, a breakdown of Australia’s complex new $1.1 billion arts budget, and the return of BroadwayWorld's My Show’s Curtain Call for the 2025-2026 season.

ANNIE, SEUSSICAL and More Set for TheaterWorks 2026–2027 MainStage Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

TheaterWorks is raising the curtain on its biggest MainStage Season yet, announcing an expansion from six productions to seven for the 2026–2027 season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: IATSE Takes on the Kennedy Center — and Touring Theatre's Crisis in the UK Deepens
by Alex Freeman - May 11, 2026

This week's theater news spans awards season milestones, legal disputes, labor tensions, and the business challenges facing the art form on both sides of the Atlantic. The 2026 Tony nominations are in — with Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys leading the pack. Voting is also now open for BroadwayWorld's own Theater Fans' Choice Awards. On a more turbulent note, a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre has shuttered The Book of Mormon through at least May 17, a second lawsuit has been filed against the producers of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and IATSE is accusing the Kennedy Center of using its upcoming temporary closure as cover to permanently eliminate union jobs. Regionally, The Naples Players have secured a multi-year grant to expand paid apprenticeships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And internationally, The Stage examines whether the UK touring sector — where the number of touring plays has fallen 64% since 2019 — can find a path forward through its mounting financial and structural pressures.