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Interview: Namir Smallwood On Facing Off With Glenn Davis in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company launches its 51st Season with Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, now playing a limited engagement through November 1, 2026 in the Downstairs Theater. Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, who returns to Steppenwolf following his hit production of KING JAMES, the revival arrives more than two decades after the company’s celebrated 2003 production.
Interview: Nathan Cottam On Reimagining THE MADNESS OF LADY BRIGHT Through Drama and Dance
Mannakin Theater & Dance presents THE MADNESS OF LADY BRIGHT, Lanford Wilson’s poignant one-act play about loneliness, aging, and the human need for connection, reimagined through drama and dance. The production is now playing through October 25 at The Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis before moving to the iMPACt Center for Art & Dance in San Francisco November 6 through 15, 2026.
ATTACK ON TITAN: THE MUSICAL Will Launch Its First World Tour in Singapore in 2027
Attack on Titan: The Musical is heading out on its first world tour, Stage Natalie reports. Billed as ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical World Tour, the production will kick off at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, playing April 15 through May 2, 2027. Additional tour stops will be announced at a later date. Based on Hajime Isayama’s best-selling manga, published by Kodansha, the musical first premiered in Japan in January 2023.
Tanz der Vampire Will Return to Vienna in 2027 for 30th Anniversary
Tanz der Vampire is heading back to Vienna. As reported by Musicalzentrale, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW) has confirmed that the Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze musical will be its next production at the Ronacher Theater, beginning in fall 2027. The production will succeed Maria Theresia, which continues at the Ronacher through June 2027.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Songs Cut From Musical Written With Tim Rice Ahead Of London Run
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music will no longer be part of Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas , the festive comedy that reunited him with longtime writing partner Tim Rice, ahead of the show’s London revival next month. The show, which features a book by Humphrey Ker and David Reed, premiered at Birmingham Rep last year with original songs by the pair behind , , and . It is set to play Alexandra Palace Theatre in London beginning with previews on November 24.
Interview: Louise Pitre On ENCORE! at The Rose in Brampton
Canada’s First Lady of Broadway, Louise Pitre, takes to The Rose Mainstage in Brampton, Ontario on Thursday, October 29, 2026 with ENCORE!, an intimate evening of songs and stories from her legendary career. The concert features favourites from LES MISÉRABLES, MAMMA MIA!, and PIAF, plus heartfelt tributes to Judy Garland, performed alongside virtuoso collaborative pianist Diane Leah.
Calgary Opera Drops Tosca Singer For Bringing Palestinian Flag On Stage
Calgary Opera has removed bass Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega from the remainder of its run of after he displayed a Palestinian flag during the curtain call of the production’s opening night on October 16. Another artist will take over the role of Angelotti for the rest of the engagement. “During the October 16 opening-night performance of , a cast member displayed a flag during the curtain call. This action was unexpected and unauthorized,” the company said in a statement.
Video: LIKE FATHER at Alliance Theatre
A new trailer from Alliance Theatre offers a first look at LIKE FATHER, the coming-of-age musical now playing at the Atlanta venue. The clip previews a story built around a family forced to reckon with a hidden past after it becomes public fodder for a true-crime audience. LIKE FATHER follows seventeen-year-old Chris, who moves in with her estranged mother, Michelle, and stepfather, Ben, after her father's arrest.
Interview: Jacob Ryan Smith, Caroline Pernick, and Tinashe Kajese-Bolden On the World Premiere of LIKE FATHER at the Alliance Theatre
The Alliance Theatre presents the world premiere of LIKE FATHER, a coming-of-age musical set against America’s true-crime obsession, running through November 15, 2026 on the Hertz Stage, with opening night on Friday, October 16. Bold, audacious, and unlike anything else on stage this fall, LIKE FATHER is the must-see theatrical event of Atlanta’s season.
Interview: Matt Conner On Directing the 10th Anniversary Revival of MONSTERS OF THE VILLA DIODATI at Creative Cauldron
Creative Cauldron is bringing back MONSTERS OF THE VILLA DIODATI, the musical by Helen Hayes Award winners Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith, ten years after its 2016 world premiere.
Interview: Crystal Finn On Playing Jeanie in the World Premiere of ANON at MCC Theater
MCC Theater opens its 40th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of ANON, a new play by Anne Washburn (Mr. Burns, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY) directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Anne Kauffman. Now playing through November 1, 2026 at the Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, the play follows Jeanie, an increasingly online TikToker in a Texas suburb, whose household and the one across the street freak out when a gay pride flag is unfurled between them.
Video: 'Mirror' from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre has offered a preview of its upcoming regional premiere of ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE, sharing a performance clip of the song 'Mirror' ahead of the production's opening. The video gives audiences a first look at Erin Driscoll, Callum Francis, Kyle Sherman and Deema Turkomani performing the number with the band. ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE is a new musical written by Adam Gwon, known for Ordinary Days and Cake Off.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Rehearsals at La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts shared rehearsal footage of Tyler Donovan McCall performing 'Waving Through a Window' ahead of the venue's upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. The clip offers an early look at McCall's performance in the title role before the show begins performances this fall. DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Steven Levenson and a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman and La La Land.
Video: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Olney Theatre Center
New footage from Synetic Theater's production of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW offers a glimpse of the movement-based staging currently running at Olney Theatre Center. The clip shows scenes from the wordless adaptation, which is now playing at the theatre's Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. The production is based on Washington Irving's classic story and relies on choreography, dance, and mime rather than spoken dialogue to tell its version of the tale, including its take on the Headless Horseman.
Scott Bakula to Make LA Opera Debut in CANDIDE
Scott Bakula will make his LA Opera debut this fall, taking on the dual role of Voltaire and Dr. Pangloss in Leonard Bernstein's Candide. He joins a starry cast that includes three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone as the Old Lady, tenor Duke Kim in the title role and soprano Meghan Picerno as Cunegonde.
THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB Musical Will Have World Premiere in Los Angeles
The Baby-sitters Club: A New Musical, adapted from Ann M. Martin’s bestselling book series, has set its world premiere. Center Theatre Group will present the musical for a four-week run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, with previews beginning May 6, 2027, and opening night set for May 16, Deadline reports. The producing team includes Mountain A, the production company co-founded by Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Will Open at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in 2027
Paddington is headed Down Under! Paddington The Musical, the seven-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, will open at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in September 2027. Casting will be announced at a later date. The Australian production is presented by Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL, Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK, and Suzanne Jones of JONES Theatrical Group, with support from the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.
Black Theatre Alliance Awards 2026 Nominations Announced
The Black Theatre Alliance Awards (BTAA) has announced the nominees for its 2026 awards, recognizing another year of Black theatre, performance, and theatrical artistry throughout the Chicagoland area. This year's nominations recognize an impressive range of artists, designers, directors, writers, musicians, and theatre companies whose work has contributed to the vitality and continued excellence of Chicago theatre.
Interview: Director Telly Leung On DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh
Theatre Raleigh presents DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen’s irreverent comedic spin on the classic horror story, this October just in time for Halloween. Starring Nick Adams as Dracula, the production features a versatile ensemble of five actors who play every role in the story, and will transform the Theatre Raleigh lobby into The BITE ME Bar, an immersive pre-show experience with interactive games and prizes.
Interview: Director Michelle LoRicco On the World Premiere of WINNIE-THE-POOH: FOREVER FRIENDS at First Stage
First Stage in Milwaukee presents the world premiere of WINNIE-THE-POOH: FOREVER FRIENDS, a brand-new musical inspired by the stories of A.A. Milne, running weekends January 29 through February 28, 2027 as part of the company’s 40th Anniversary season.
Video: 'Heart to Heart' from CHARMZ: THE OTHER REINDEER at Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore Center Stage unveiled an official music video for 'Heart to Heart,' a song from its upcoming holiday musical CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer. The song is written and performed by Nygel D. Robinson, who also wrote the original music and lyrics for the production. According to the theatre, 'Heart to Heart' was the first song Robinson wrote after Stevie Walker-Webb and Ken-Matt Martin approached him with the concept for CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer a few years ago.
Video: JOB at Cygnet Theatre
Cygnet Theatre's production of JOB is now playing at the Dottie Studio Theater, and a new trailer gives audiences a preview of the psychological thriller's central confrontation. The clip sets up the premise of Max Wolf Friedlich's play, which runs through November 1. JOB follows Jane, an ambitious employee at a tech company placed on forced leave after a viral video, as she sits down with crisis therapist Loyd for what begins as a routine evaluation.
LES MISÉRABLES to Make Sydney Opera House Premiere
Opera Australia has announced that Cameron Mackintosh's production of Les Misérables will play the Sydney Opera House for the first time, with performances set for the Joan Sutherland Theatre beginning 27 August 2027. It marks the first time the fully-staged production has played in Australia in over a decade, when it broke box-office records. The arrival at the Sydney Opera House brings together the musical and the venue for the first time.
Video: Alan H. Green Reflects on PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare
A new clip from Chicago Shakespeare Theater features actor Alan H. Green discussing his history with PLAY ON!, the jazz musical now playing at the Chicago theater. Green, who plays Rev in the current production, made his Broadway debut in the show's original 1997 run, where he served as an ensemble member and understudied both Duke and Rev, the character he now plays onstage. PLAY ON! sets Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in Harlem and tells its story through the music of Duke Ellington.
Kennedy Center Names Rick Canny Artistic Director
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has named Rick Canny as its artistic director, according to The New York Times. The appointment was announced to staff on Thursday. Canny is a Los Angeles-based artist representative whose clients have included ZZ Top, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, and Creed frontman Scott Stapp. He began consulting for the Kennedy Center last year and has advocated for more commercial, mass-market programming, the Times reports.
Video: THE URMETAZOAN at Barrington Stage Company
Get a first look at THE URMETAZOAN at Barrington Stage Company, now playing in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Written by Alex Rugman, the play is set in the not-too-distant future and follows two sisters contemplating their shared past. The production marks the North American premiere of the work, which is also running in a World Premiere staging at the Hampstead Theatre in London.
Video: 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS at The Rep
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is currently staging 2 Pianos 4 Hands, and a new trailer offers a preview of the production now running at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts. 2 Pianos 4 Hands follows two pianists as they recall their years of music lessons, recitals and competitions, tracing their paths from childhood training toward careers as professional musicians.
Photos: CATS Opens at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. The worldwide phenomenon introduces the Jellicle Cats as they gather for their magical midnight “Jellicle Ball.” With breathtaking choreography, spectacular costumes, and unforgettable music — including the treasured classic “Memory” — CATS has captivated audiences for generations.
Video: ROMEO AND JULIET at Alley Theatre
Get a first look at Alley Theatre's staging of ROMEO AND JULIET, playing in Houston. The footage highlights a scene between the two characters. Shakespeare's tragedy follows Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague, whose families' feud complicates their romance in Verona. Juliet's Nurse serves as her confidante throughout the play, present for key moments including the lovers' secret meetings and the unfolding consequences of their relationship.
Video: 'Fake Flowers' from BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe
The Old Globe shared a clip of 'Fake Flowers,' a song from its world premiere musical Begin Again, currently running on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in San Diego's Balboa Park. Begin Again is based on the Exclusive Media film written and directed by John Carney, with music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train, whose members Jerry Becker and Matt Musty contributed to the score.
Video: DEAD GIRL'S QUINCEAÑERA at Goodman Theatre
Get a first look at Dead Girl's Quinceañera, the production currently on stage at Goodman Theatre's Owen Theatre. The clip arrives as the play continues its run in Chicago through November 1. Dead Girl's Quinceañera is written by Phanésia Pharel and centers on a missing person case investigated by three Latina teen girls in Miami, Florida. Described as a play 'filled with humor, teenage bravado and a mystery,' the story follows its young protagonists as they work to piece together what happened.
Video: First Look at THE TEMPEST at Denver Center
Denver Center Theatre Company's staging of THE TEMPEST is now playing in the Kilstrom Theatre, and a new first-look video offers a preview of the production. The clip gives audiences a glimpse of the world built for Shakespeare's story of a sorcerer exiled to a remote island with her daughter. The play follows Prospera, who has survived for years in exile with her daughter Miranda.
Video: SMALL TOWN at Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse's world premiere musical SMALL TOWN is now playing in Maine, and new footage from the production's opening has been released, offering a look at the staging as the show continues its run. SMALL TOWN follows Jack, played by Dillon Klena, as he prepares to leave for college while his girlfriend Diane, played by Morgan Higgins, along with their families and friends, gathers to send him off.
Photos: First Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN at White Plains Performing Arts Center
Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven Levenson and a celebrated score by Grammy, Tony, Emmy and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has become a modern musical theatre classic. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, the show follows Evan Hansen, a high school student who has felt invisible his entire life.
Video: Playwright Stephanie Alison Walker Talks ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE at Steppenwolf
A clip from Steppenwolf Theatre Company features playwright Stephanie Alison Walker speaking about her upcoming world premiere comedy ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE, offering a preview of the production ahead of its opening.
Video: 'Waving Through a Window' from DEAR EVAN HANSEN at John W. Engeman Theater
A new clip from DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the John W. Engeman Theater shows Joe Serafini performing 'Waving Through a Window.' The production is now playing at the Northport, Long Island venue. DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the songwriting team also known for The Greatest Showman. The musical follows Evan Hansen as he navigates isolation and the fallout of a lie that spirals into something larger than himself.
Video: LES MISÉRABLES Costumes, Wigs Explored at Tuacahn
Tuacahn has shared Episode 5 of its behind-the-scenes series Before The Barricade, this time focusing on the artists building the costumes, wigs and makeup for its current production of LES MISÉRABLES. The episode features Costume Designer Ricky Lurie, Hair & Makeup Designer Annie Hardt, and Wig, Hair & Makeup Supervisor Elisa Stroud, who walk viewers through the design process used to create the show's characters and setting.
INTO THE WOODS & More Set For Goodspeed Musicals 2027 Season
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2027 season at The Goodspeed, featuring two classic works and a musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis And The News. The season offers 'something for everyone with two beloved classics by musical theatre titans and a rockin' '80s summer escape.' The season will open with Into the Woods, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The production will run from April 30 – July 4.
Interview: Deborah Silver On DEBORAH SILVER & FABULOUS FRIENDS: VOICES FOR ALS at Carnegie Hall
Grammy-nominated vocalist Deborah Silver makes her Carnegie Hall debut with Deborah Silver & FABULOUS FRIENDS: VOICES FOR ALS, an evening of beloved standards, jazz favorites, and musical surprises at Zankel Hall on October 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
Interview: Jeff Revels On 20 Years as Artistic Director and 30 Years at Orlando Family Stage
Jeff Revels begins his 20th year as Artistic Director of Orlando Family Stage, having celebrated 30 years with the organization last year. One of the largest professional Theatre for Young Audiences organizations in the United States, Orlando Family Stage was founded in 1926 and recently marked its 100th anniversary.
Interview: Troy Sussman On Playing Tevye in Australia's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
After selling out in London twice and breaking the record for the best-selling musical of all time at the Barbican Theatre, Jordan Fein's three-time Olivier Award-winning production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF earned rave reviews in Sydney and heads to Brisbane's Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC from 9 October. Told through a contemporary lens, the production will then tour to Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne from 31 October and His Majesty's Theatre in Perth from 7 January 2027.
Video: MYSTIC PIZZA National Tour First Look
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1988 film that helped launch Julia Roberts's career, is currently touring North America and is now playing Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, through October 11, 2026. The musical follows best friends Kat, Daisy, and Jojo as they navigate love and self-identity while working at a small-town pizza restaurant.
Video: Inside NYC Ballet's Artistic Department
New York City Ballet has turned its lens on the behind-the-scenes work that keeps its repertory running, offering new footage that follows a single day inside the company's Artistic Department. The video, part of NYCB's ongoing One Day series, centers on Repertory Director Glenn Keenan as she moves through the company's daily rhythm of preparing dancers for the stage.
Video: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Mini-Doc at The Huntington
The Huntington Theatre debuted a mini-documentary delving into its upcoming production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, offering context on why the decades-old novel continues to resonate with audiences today. The short film, produced by Kligerman Productions, considers what it means to revisit the story now, asking how far society has come and how far it still has to go.
Video: Betty Buckley Sings 'Rose's Turn' From 1998 GYPSY at Paper Mill
A performance clip pulled from Paper Mill Playhouse's archives offers a look back at Betty Buckley delivering "Rose's Turn," the climactic number from the 1998 production of GYPSY staged at the Millburn, New Jersey theater. The footage is part of what Paper Mill calls its PMP Archives series, drawing on recordings held within the theater's broader Legacy Project. The 1998 production was directed by Mark Waldrop with choreography by Liza Gennaro.
Video: FROZEN Trailer at Casa Mañana
DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is coming to Casa Mañana, and the Fort Worth theatre has shared a promotional preview ahead of the production's arrival this November. Based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Frozen follows sisters Anna and Elsa as they navigate a kingdom thrown into eternal winter by Elsa's icy powers.
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs 'Old Friends' at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre has posted a performance video from its current production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, now playing in Arlington, Virginia. The clip features Melanie Field, Jason Gotay, and Jake Loewenthal performing 'Old Friends.' MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth, based on the original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.
Video: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Orlando Shakes
Orlando Shakes is currently running Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a comic spoof of the gothic vampire tale, and a new clip offers a glimpse of the production's fast-paced antics. The footage features cast members Fredy Ruiz, Trevor Spence, Paul Vogt, Kelly Bashar, and Regina Fernandez, who together take on dozens of characters across the show's quick-change comedy.
Video: Netherlands Production of & JULIET from Stage Entertainment
A new Dutch-language trailer for & JULIET has arrived online, giving audiences a glimpse of the jukebox musical as it continues its run in the Netherlands. & JULIET reimagines the aftermath of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, following Juliet as she chooses her own path rather than meeting the fate written for her. The musical is built around a catalogue of pop songs, threading well-known hits into a story about rewriting one's own ending.
Bipartisan Bill in Congress Aims to Block Demolition of the Kennedy Center
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would prevent President Donald Trump from tearing down The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts without congressional approval, according to a report from The Daily Record. The short bill, just 15 lines long, was authored by Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Democratic Representative Chellie Pingree of Maine.
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