BBCSSO/Canellakis review – electrifying trio of women unleash the horror in Strauss’s Elektra by Michael Downes

Usher Hall, EdinburghMaking the most of a huge orchestra, conductor Karina Canellakis treated the dissonant score with relish, but the evening belonged to the singers, with even the tiniest …

BOOP! The Musical Now Available to View at the New York Public Library by Diep Tran

We could see BOOP! at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts!

The Book of Mormon by the Numbers: 15 Years, 42 Hellos and One Incredible Broadway Mission by Sophia Rubino

The Book of Mormon first said “hello” to Broadway on February 24, 2011 and has been leaving audiences in stitches ever since. The musical, created by South Park funny guys Trey Parker…

2 Girls 1 Cup Play Will Be Presented by Dad Don’t Read This Team by Dgordon

David Gordon| Two Girls will premiere at the Cherry Lane Theatre. ||Off-Broadway|School Pictures,Two Girls [...] Read More... from 2 Girls 1 Cup Play Will Be Presented by Dad Don’t Read Th…

The Night Ramin Karimloo Stopped The Phantom of the Opera Chandelier From Falling by Seth Rudetsky

Plus, Brady Bunch's Eve Plumb has a new memoir out and Seth is in it!

Allison Curran Joins Manhattan Theatre Club as Chief Development Officer by Margaret Hall

She comes to MTC from Facing History & Ourselves, where she served as Director of Development for its New York region.

Pride Musical to Transfer to London's Bridge Theatre by Margaret Hall

The musical is based on the true story of the 1984 miners’ strike, when a group of friends formed Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners.

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Rhinoceros Starring Paul Giamatti and John Turturro? by Logan Culwell-Block

The production is running at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

A Conversation with Abigail Gampel by Kristin Marting

By Kristin Marting. On 14 September 2026, TORCHES continues with a conversation with multihyphenate Abigail Gampel.

West End RENT Revival Reveals Full Cast by Ben Thomas

One of Broadway’s most famous musicals is heading back to the West End. We now know the full company who’ll be bringing Jonathan Larson’s much-loved RENT to London for its 30th anniver…

Brigadoon on the River/In the Park to Be Offered Free in September by Margaret Hall

The 70-minute long concert version of the musical will be curated for those who can no longer access the theatre because of age, disability, or financial restrictions.

John Scherer, John Rapson, Nathan Lee Graham, Jason Kravits, Dan DeLuca Rehearse 'You Never Say Good Luck on Opening Night' From The Producers by Andrew Gans

James Gray is re-creating Susan Stroman's direction and choreography for the Mel Brooks musical at Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine.

Joe Pallister Joins Perfect Crime Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The whodunit murder mystery is the longest-running play in New York City history.

Casting and Creative Team Revealed For World Premiere of The Charioteer by Meg Masseron

Mia Wurgaft and John Blake will star in Dan Giles' play at the cell.

Cast Complete for Rent in the West End, Starring Stranger Things' Gaten Matarazzo by Andrew Gans

Alexa Lopez has replaced Bella Brown as Mimi in the Jonathan Larson musical.

Constellation Theatre Company announces 20th anniversary season by News Desk

The multi-award-winning company launches artistic partnership with Atlas Performing Arts Center and expands into the wider DC area to include Bethesda, MD.

Lillias White Will Lead Cabaret Benefiting Core Theatre Group by Meg Masseron

The one-night only event benefiting the Warwick, New York, theatre company will be held this September.

​MCMUSICAL’S FIRST DEVELOPMENTAL RUN COMES TO NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 17–20, 2026 by Robert Shuman

From the creators of Garfeld: The Musical (A Garfield Parody) comes McMusical, a brand-new, unhinged satirical romp making its first developmental production at Theater for the New City, Sep…

Curve announces full cast and extended run for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Staff Writer

Curve has announced the full cast for its Made at Curve production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, alongside an extension to the musical's Leicester run The post Curve announces full c…

New play HIM to explore love, parenthood and the complexities of modern family life at Union Theatre by Staff Writer

A brand new production of HIM by award-winning playwright Natalie Ekberg will run at London's Union Theatre from 19 to 30 October 2026 The post New play HIM to explore love, parenthood and t…

Blaze FM embarks on national tour exploring free speech, censorship and community through pirate radio culture by Staff Writer

The Big House has announced a national tour for Blaze FM, a politically charged gig theatre production that explores freedom of speech, community and the policing of Black culture The post B…

Brunel Museum unveils autumn season of theatre, comedy and underground experiences by Staff Writer

The Brunel Museum has announced an extensive autumn season of events, bringing theatre, music, comedy and interactive experiences to its historic Thames Tunnel Shaft and Engine House The pos…

Alexa Lopez joins cast of RENT as full company announced for West End revival by Staff Writer

Full casting has been announced for the new West End production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT The post Alexa Lopez joins cast of RENT as full comp…

Stage Top 5: September 2026 by Todd Hieggelke

Big shows hit big stages as the fall theater season kicks off.

Priscilla Lopez, Bryan Batt, Robert Cuccioli, and Rachel York Set for Windows in Arizona by Dgordon

David Gordon| The new play will be recorded for streaming. ||Arizona|Bryan Batt,Priscilla Lopez,Tawni O’Dell,Windows [...] Read More... from Priscilla Lopez, Bryan Batt, Robert Cuccioli, a…

Helder Guimarães’s The Hope Theory to Make Off-Broadway Debut by Dgordon

David Gordon| Frank Marshall directs the latest work from the acclaimed illusionist. ||Off-Broadway|Frank Marshall,Helder Guimarães,The Hope Theory [...] Read More... from Helder Guimarães…

Judy Kuhn, Steven Skybell to Lead Rags Concert at Classic Stage Company by Dgordon

David Gordon| Nicholas Barasch and Jenna Lee Rosen also star. ||Off-Broadway|Classic Stage Company,Jenna Lee Rosen,Judy Kuhn,Nicholas Barasch,Rags,Steven Skybell [...] Read More... from Judy…

Meeting the fan mid-scroll by Chad Burris

Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary 4K Release Set for October by Dgordon

David Gordon| The Ellen Greene-Rick Moranis-led classic gets a new physical media release. |||Little Shop of Horrors [...] Read More... from Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary 4K Releas…

Review: The Lost Boys (2nd Visit) by JK

Review of the Wednesday, August 19, 2026 matinee performance at the Palace Theatre in New York City.  Starring LJ Benet, Shoshana Bean, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Benjamin Pajak, Maria Wirries, P…

Illeana Douglas, Veanne Cox to Star With Joy Behar in Bonkers in the Boroughs by Dgordon

David Gordon| Behar’s latest play will run in September at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. |||Ammiel Sobey,Bay Street Theater,Bob Ari,Bonkers in the Boroughs,Craig Bierko,Illeana Douglas…

Cast and creative team announced for 2026 tour of The Void: A Horror Story by Staff Writer

Thunder Road Theatre, in association with Watford Palace Theatre, has announced the cast and creative team for The Void: A Horror Story, an immersive sci-fi horror production The post Cast a…

Cowboy by Nicole Itkin

Slowly, the life of a cowboy and the life of a dancer started to meld together, blend into one. The post Cowboy appeared first on The Front Row Center.

Kara Lindsay to Star as Mary Poppins at Paper Mill Playhouse by Dgordon

David Gordon| Lindsay will take flight as the magical nanny this holiday season. ||New Jersey|Kara Lindsay,Mary Poppins,Paper Mill Playhouse [...] Read More... from Kara Lindsay to Star as M…

Preview: Disney’s ‘The Lion King’: Keeping the Legacy Alive on Stage by Mingsi Ma

By MINGSI MA Since the musical’s premiere in 1997, Disney’s The Lion King has staged more than 11,000 performances. This poses an interesting challenge: After years of touring, the per…

Sheila Mathews obituary by Anthony Hayward

Performer and presenter in the early days of ITV and a stalwart of West End musical theatreSheila Mathews, who has died aged 99, was a West End musical performer who became an early star of …

On the Couch with Heather Jeong

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 24, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway Firsy Look and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. NEW - BWW For You, Personalized S…

Full exhibition program for Powerhouse Parramatta revealed​

The post Full exhibition program for Powerhouse Parramatta revealed​ appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The Dancers Turning Stairs and Fences Into Their Stage by Margaret Fuhrer

Fluency in a variety of movement techniques — street dance, acrobatics, parkour — allows site-responsive dancers to shape seemingly unbounded interactions with their environments.

Initial casting announced for Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree at The Other Palace by Staff Writer

Francesca Moody Productions (FMP) has announced the initial casting for Tim Crouch’s acclaimed play An Oak Tree, which runs at The Other Palace from 7 October The post Initial casting anno…

‘Ab-sol-utely incredible!’ The blockbuster ballet that says Pandora’s box unleashed AI by Lyndsey Winship

She was the first woman, according to myth, and she let loose all the evils and sorrows of humanity. But Aszure Barton thinks Pandora’s had a bad rap – and she’s using dance to reimagi…

Those People review – a double act with raw passion and no filter by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAre they besties, housemates or more than that? Lara Ciulli and Riana White keep the audience guessing in a gripping hour of comedyFifteen years ago in this roo…

Seán O’Boyle named inaugural Noctavé Prize Winner for Composition

The post Seán O’Boyle named inaugural Noctavé Prize Winner for Composition appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces cast of ‘The Score’ by News Desk

US premiere of Oliver Cotton's West End hit, starring Brian Cox, runs September 11-October 18 at STC.

Folger Theatre announces casting for ‘Measure for Measure’ by News Desk

Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' returns to the Folger Theatre for the first time since 2006, set in the 1950s American South and directed by Psalmayene 24.

Theater Alliance announces 2026/27 season by News Desk

Theater Alliance welcomes new and returning audiences to its first full season in its new, permanent home in Southwest DC.

Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All review – a furious comedy show about healing crystals by Brian Logan

Monkey Barrel Comedy, EdinburghThe frenetic Mancunian turns to quartz in search of inner peace – but his standup remains as crude and self-loathing as everI’ve seen two prominent comedia…

Interview: Slam Frank Writers Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky Want to Shake the Theater Out of Its Conservative Phase by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The Afro-Latin hip-hop musical about Anne Frank is set to reopen off-Broadway this fall. ||Off-Broadway|Andrew Fox,Anne Frank,Joel Sinensky,Orpheum Theatre,Slam Frank [...] …

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore

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Outdoor fun in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ from Ardeo Theatre Company by Bob Ashby

While at times the production works a bit too hard at being funny, it succeeds in providing a nice summer evening. By BOB ASHBY