Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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Vermont Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Vermont — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Northern Stage Adds Three New Members to Its Board of Directors
Northern Stage announced the election of three new board members — Shoshana Belisle, David Finnerty, and Holly Kania — bringing the White River Junction theater's Board of Directors to 19 members.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Miles Donahue Quartet to Perform at Town Hall Theater
The Miles Donahue Quartet is set to perform at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, Vermont.
RING OF FIRE to Open Weston Theater Company's 90th Anniversary Season
Weston Theater Company will present RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash at Walker Farm in Weston, VT, launching its 90th Anniversary Season.
CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION to Open Parish Players' 60th Season in Vermont
Parish Players will present Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Circle Mirror Transformation at the Eclipse Grange Theater in Thetford, VT, directed by J.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Dorset Theatre Festival to Complete 2026 Summer Season Casting With Broadway Veterans
Dorset Theatre Festival announced final casting for its 49th Main Stage season, with Nayib Felix joining ADVICE, a full ensemble set for LOBBY HERO, and W.
Complete Cast Set for 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival
Dorset Theatre Festival has revealed the final cast members for its 49th summer season, adding Nayib Felix to Advice, a full ensemble for Lobby Hero, and more.
THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE to Open at Lost Nation Theater
Lost Nation Theater will present THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, the Tony Award-winning comedy made famous by Lily Tomlin, in a limited run at City Hall Arts Center in Montpelier, VT, with two actors playing 15 characters.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Review: NEW STAGE PLAYERS 2026 COMEDY PLAY FESTIVAL at Grange Hall Cultural Center
Nine original short comedies are served up with a slice of laughter on the side at New Stage Play Festival, featuring local actors and directors in the Grange Hall Cultural Center’s black box theatre.
TRANSFIXED! A Youth-Driven Magical Coming-of-Age Show To Be Presented at NEYT
New England Youth Theatre will present TRANSFIXED!, a devised production set in a magical realm where young people navigate power and resistance, featuring cast-created costumes, choreography, and lip-syncing.
THE WAVERLY GALLERY Will Come to Shaker Bridge Theatre
Shaker Bridge Theatre will present THE WAVERLY GALLERY, Kenneth Lonergan's Pulitzer Prize-finalist play, at Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, VT, featuring a cast of returning and new performers.
Review: RHINOCEROS at Vermont Stage
Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Cristina Alicea for Vermont Stage, is a relevant play about the dangers of conformity and anger in times of change.
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals Cast for DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY
Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, including the psychological thriller DECEIVED and Theresa Rebeck's backstage comedy THE UNDERSTUDY, featuring stage and screen veterans.
DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY Casting Announced for Dorset Theatre Festival 2026 Season
Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, with DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY featuring stage veterans with Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television credits.
LA TRAVIATA To Be Performed By Opera Company of Middlebury
The Opera Company of Middlebury’s season finale begins with a new production of La Traviata.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
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The Prescription Band monument arts & cultural center (9/05-9/05) |
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Falsettos Main Street Landing (8/13-8/23) |
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Gold Dust Woman - Tribute Band monument arts & cultural center (9/19-9/19) |
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Bug Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill (8/28-8/30) |
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Into The Woods Lost Nation Theater (7/22-8/02) |