Theatre West

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at Musical Theatre West
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Musical Theatre West will present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, starring Broadway performer Brian Justin Crum in the title role.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to Return to Torrance's George Nakano Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation will present an encore engagement of What the Constitution Means to Me at the George Nakano Theatre, reuniting the original cast from last season's sold-out run.

HOW HIGH THE MOON to Open in World Premiere at Theatre West in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

Barbara Nell Beery's new play HOW HIGH THE MOON, set in 1952 San Fernando Valley, will receive its world premiere at Theatre West in Los Angeles, directed by Asaad Kelada.

Sophie Okonedo Will Lead A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.

Photos: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026

New rehearsal photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as the company prepare to embark on a major UK tour. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Headlong's ROBOTA in Rehearsal at Oxford
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026

Headlong will premiere their first new production in the city this July, ROBOTA, the first full scale production to be staged at the theatre at the University of Oxford’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. Check out rehearsal photos!

Rose Ayling-Ellis and James Spence Will Lead PRIVATE JONES at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Rose Ayling-Ellis and James Spence will lead the cast of PRIVATE JONES, a new WW1 musical weaving sign language, live captioning, and a Foley soundscape, at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London.

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.

PRIVATE JONES Musical to Make European Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

The European premiere of PRIVATE JONES, a new WW1 musical written and directed by Marshall Pailet, is set to run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, featuring a cast of hearing, hard-of-hearing, and deaf performers.

Actress Ebony Blake Passes Away
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026

Ebony Blake who was most recently on the first national tour with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, playing Hermione, has passed away surrounded by her family and friends after a battle with cancer. 

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 35th anniversary season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, directed by Jim Helsinger and starring national tour veterans recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session at DeSales University.

Review: ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL Enchants at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Jun 11, 2026

I'll say this now: this Summer's most beguiling, most enchanting theatrical surprise is perhaps the brand new, gorgeously opulent regional production of ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL, now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through June 20, 2026. A visual stunner punctuated by remarkable musicality and an impressive acting ensemble, this epically-staged, winningly triumphant local iteration is an impressive presentation, from its thrilling technical aspects and grandiose (yet still grounded) storytelling to its superb, talent-bursting cast led by a fierce star turn by Lena Ceja in the title role that audiences will remember for a long time.

Jill Gold, Beverly Jenkins and Ira Mont to Receive 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

The Stage Managers' Association announced the upcoming 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. No additional details from an attached press release were available in the submission.

Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour Will Lead UK Premiere of JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

West End stars Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour will lead the cast of JANE EYRE A MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, marking the show's UK premiere in a new staging co-directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winner John Caird.

TRUNK SONGS to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

TRUNK SONGS, a new musical travelogue by Maria DiFabbio, follows a musician's solo drive through Appalachia, drawing parallels with trailblazing historical women. The show runs at Greenside, Riddle's Court.

Cast Set For A WORLD ELSEWHERE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for A WORLD ELSEWHERE, a new show inspired by Shakespeare's tales, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson and co-written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, running at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK AND ROLL Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

The biographical play with live music celebrating Dr Feelgood co-founder Wilko Johnson will tour 13 UK venues, with rock and roll guest performers joining the production that originated at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026

Chloe Lamford took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!

IN THE HEIGHTS Highlight Reel Released for Aurora Theatre's 30th Season Closer
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026

Aurora Theatre released a highlight reel for its production of IN THE HEIGHTS, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical, which closes the company's 30th season and was voted the audience's favorite show in Aurora's history.