PrideArts Announces New Season Programming
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
PrideArts has announced its 2026-27 season of six productions of plays and special showcases, to be performed in the company’s resident space – the Hoover Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted. In a change from previous seasons, all evening performances will have a curtain time of 7:00 pm.
RED SKY AT SUNRISE To Play Southbank Centre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett will perform in RED SKY AT SUNRISE: LAURIE LEE IN WORDS AND MUSIC at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, alongside Orchestra of the Swan, tracing Lee's journey from rural England to the Spanish Civil War.
THE NEW YEAR To Debut At Edinburgh Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
THE NEW YEAR, a romantic tragicomedy about two lonely teenagers who meet on New Year's Eve in an online chatroom, will make its Edinburgh Fringe debut at Greenside @ George Street, following a run at The Tank in NYC.
FREEDOM HOUSE: GIVING LIFE A SECOND CHANCE To Make PBS Debut
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Prime Stage Theatre's play about the 1967 founding of Freedom House Ambulance Service, America's first paramedic-staffed EMS program, is set to stream on WQED+ after its world premiere at New Hazlett Theater.
GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! To Perform At The Chain Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Youlim Nam's one-act GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! will be presented at the Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival in New York City, marking Nam's fourth production selected by the festival within a single year.
Review: PETER PAN AND MARY at TAFE:Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - Jun 20, 2026
Peter Pan is famous for never growing up and bringing Wendy and her brothers to Neverland to stop the ruthless Captain Hook. In Peter Pan and Mary, we go back many years and meet Mary, Wendy’s mother. Hope Lowry, as Peter Pan, portrayed this well-loved character as confident and adventurous, and maybe a tad self-centered. Mary, played by Rory Fogle, was as adventurous and confident as Peter Pan. This self-proclaimed Pirate expert was perfect to bring back to Neverland to defeat the evil pirate, Captain Barbecue, played by Caryn Darrow. Darrow was evil, manipulative, and cunning in this role. Without giving too much away, Mark Tauzin’s portrayal of Jimmy was excellent as he showed the evolution of this character.
Review: BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 20, 2026
Featuring music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, a book by Karen Zacarías, and direction by Michael Greif, BASURA is a vibrant, uplifting new musical filled with heart, hope, and the transformative power of music.
Photos: First Look At ABIGAIL'S PARTY At Theatre Royal Bath
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Theatre Royal Bath Productions has released a first look at production photography for the UK tour and West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Theatre Royal Stratford East production of Abigail’s Party. Check out the photos!
Video: Watch the Opening Number for the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026
116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, the Wicked movies) will host the 2026 ceremony. Watch as the nominees rehearse the opening number ahead of the big night in this video!
King’s Head Theatre CEO To Step Down After Four Years
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
King’s Head Theatre, Islington has announced that Sofi Berenger is stepping down from her role as Executive Producer and CEO. Sofi led the theatre through restabilishing after Covid, the opening of its new venue, and programme since the new venue opened in January 2024. Her programme will finish in August 2026.
Woolwich Works Announces Return of Brassworks In Celebration of Fifth Anniversary
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Woolwich Works announced the return of Brassworks, its annual celebration of brass music, street performance and community involvement. Taking place as a flagship event in the venue's fifth anniversary year, the free festival will once again bring together some of the most renowned names in brass.
CHAPTER MEETING, A SOCIALIST COMEDY FOR THE PEOPLE! To Perform At Wild Project
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Perfect10s will present the world premiere of Chapter Meeting, A socialist comedy for the people!, written and directed by Taylor Jon Gonzalez in a limited engagement at Wild Project. An all-night DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) chapter meeting in Brooklyn devolves into chaos when one member reveals the unthinkable: he got a job.
Belfast Tradfest Announces Full Programming
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Belfast TradFest has unveiled its full program for 2026, marking a landmark eighth edition of one of the island's leading celebrations of traditional music, song and dance. Taking place from this summer, the festival will bring together more than 1,000 artists across almost 600 events in 40 venues.
Review: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Opera Holland Park
by Cheryl Markosky - Jun 20, 2026
At the age of 10, my daughter was completely spellbound by The Magic Flute at Opera Holland Park, striking up a lifelong love of opera, dance and theatre. So, what better way to introduce children to opera than down the rabbit hole of one of Opera Holland Park's most cherished productions, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.