Death in Venice: Willem Dafoe thrills theatre biennale with adventurous shows about ghosts and rebirth by Arifa Akbar

From a Noh Othello that puts Desdemona centre stage to a requiem for a family killed in the Rwandan genocide, the theatre at this year’s festival gives voice to the marginalisedWhen Willem…

Dates Announced for Billy Crystal's 860 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre by Sophia Rubino

Billy Crystal’s new one-man show, 860, will play Broadway’s Imperial Theatre this fall. Performances will begin on October 1, ahead of an October 21 opening night. The strictly-limited 1…

Get a 1st Look at NAATCO'S Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts by Meg Masseron

Stephen Brown-Fried is at the helm of the production, first staged in 2018.

Elaine May-Mike Nichols Play Best Line Wins, Refugee Rhapsody, More Will Run at Contemporary American Theater Festival by Meg Masseron

The festival will stage five new plays by acclaimed playwrights on the West Virginia's Shepherd University campus.

Billy Crystal's New One-Man Show 860 to Play Broadway’s Imperial Theater this Fall

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal’s new one-man show, 860, directed by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis, will begin a limited 14-week engagement on Thursday, October 1, 2026 and offic…

Video: Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, and More Celebrate End of THE BOOK OF MORMON 'Magical Mormon Mystery Week'

Last week, The Book of Mormon celebrated its 15th anniversary on Broadway with the "Magical Mormon Mystery Week." A video was shared on Instagram recently celebrating the end of the excitin…

Caitlin Houlahan, Daniel Marconi, More Will Lead Enda Walsh Mixtape Concert by Meg Masseron

The concert featuring songs from Walsh’s plays and films kicks off Origin Theatre Company's Irish Theatre Festival.

Savage, a play about Paul O’Grady’s rise to national treasure, to premiere in February by Amelia Hill

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard to step into Lily Savage’s heels in Jonathan Harvey’s playFew showbusiness careers begin in a towering blond beehive in the gay pubs of Vauxhall a…

Rosie O’Donnell Bringing Solo Show Common Knowledge Off-Broadway This Summer by Dgordon

David Gordon| O’Donnell’s new play will run at the Daryl Roth Theatre. ||Off-Broadway|Common Knowledge,Rosie O’Donnell [...] Read More... from Rosie O’Donnell Bringing Solo Show Comm…

The 2026 JKTS Awards: Editors' Choice, Part Two by JK

Editors' Choice, Part TwoBest Logo of the Season   Revival: Cats: The Jellicle Ball New Musical: The Lost BoysHeadlines of the Year The fire at the Eugene O'Neill TheatreBoth headlines h…

Billy Crystal Sets Opening Date, Venue For Broadway Solo Show ‘860’ by Greg Evans

Billy Crystal’s new one-man show 860, directed by Scott Ellis (Fallen Angels, Art), will begin a limited 14-week Broadway engagement at the Imperial Theatre on Thursday, October 1, officia…

Dates Set for Billy Crystal’s Broadway Return in New Solo Play 860 by Dgordon

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Billy Crystal's New Solo Show 860 Sets Dates at Broadway's Imperial by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Emmy and Tony winner will perform a piece centered around the longtime home he lost in the 2025 Palisades Fire.

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, June 15, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

‘Spring Awakening’ to return to New York, ‘Stranger Things’ to close, Joshua Henry’s new musical Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrica…

Review Roundup: BLACK SWAN Opens at American Repertory Theater

The world premiere stage adaptation of Black Swan, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, has officially opened at American Repertory Theatre. Performances will continu…

What’s the best Broadway can be? by Damian Bazadona

Situation founder Damian Bazadona offers three central themes key to optimizing Broadway.

Fandom is the primary growth engine for live experiences by Devon Wuagneux

Photos: Wayne Brady, Billy Porter, Harvey Fierstein, and More in Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores

Rehearsals are now underway for the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles. Set to open on June 17, this final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 perf…

Photos: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Visit OH, MARY! on Broadway

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently had a date night at Oh, Mary! on Broadway. The couple attended the performance at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday, June 13, and headed backstage after t…

From Bloomsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

The Standard of Living by James Graham traces economist’s influence on British politics and cultureAfter exploring the rise of Rupert Murdoch and the emergence of Gareth Southgate’s Engl…

Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova to star in world premiere of The Standard of Living in the West End by Staff Writer

The world premiere of The Standard of Living, a new play by three-time Olivier Award winner James Graham, will open in the West End this autumn at the Theatre Royal Haymarket The post Rory K…

Selection panel revealed for second Emma Gladstone Award by Staff Writer

The selection panel has been announced for the second Emma Gladstone Award, recognising and supporting innovative dance producers developing their careers The post Selection panel revealed f…

Jessie Buckley in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and More Theater to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

If you can’t make it to Shakespeare in the Park, check out a version starring Josh O’Connor. Other picks include Matthew López’s “The Inheritance.”

STELLA: A New Australian Musical

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‘Break Your Hips!’ Spinning to the Rhythm of Venezuelan Tambores by Alexandra Starr and Lucía Vázquez

Tambores may not be as widely known as other Latin dances like merengue and salsa, but that is starting to change with the exodus of millions of Venezuelans.

On the Couch with Katherine Sortini

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Brisbane Open House reveals more of the city in its landmark 17th year

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Spiegel Haus Melbourne announces closing date and final extension for Blanc de Blanc Encore

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Interview: Willem Dafoe Talks Global Theater, Emerging Artists, and His Viral Wooster Group Clip by Dgordon

David Gordon| The Oscar nominee discusses this year’s Venice festival, mentoring emerging actors, and the decades-old performance clip that keeps resurfacing online. ||Venice|Biennale Teat…

Krysta Rodriguez Rocks Broadway in Chicago Tonight by Sophia Rubino

Krysta Rodriguez begins performances as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago on June 15. She is taking on the role of merry murderess Roxie Hart in the long-running musical revival at the Am…

Preview: Roméo & Juliette at the New Hazlett Theater by Ghoover

Resonance Works concludes its 13th season with Roméo & Juliette, Charles Gounod’s operatic retelling of Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers and the devastating cost of hatre…

Lewis Major’s internationally acclaimed dance work Triptych set for Victorian premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne

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Shooting Hedda Gabler

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Theatre News: Joni Mitchell, Joshua Henry, Raúl Esparza, Celebrity Autobiography and a Knicks Sprint Worthy of Broadway by Suzanna Bowling

Broadway never sleeps. Neither, apparently, does Mariska Hargitay. Here’s what has the theater world buzzing this week. Before there was Taylor. Before there was Sara. Before there was eve…

The York Theatre Opens Applications for the Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program by Suzanna Bowling

The future of musical theater directing may be about to find its next rising star. The York Theatre has announced applications are now open for its 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Progr…

America/Beautiful, Carlisle Floyd's 100th, Encanto, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene in NYC.

Krysta Rodriguez Joins Broadway Cast of Chicago June 15 by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.