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Photos: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has released production photos from Hairspray, now on stage through September 12. Directed by Bill English, the production stars Ella Ruth Francis as Tracy Turnblad and Trevor March as Link Larkin.

A CHORUS LINE to Open at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre will present a new production of A CHORUS LINE, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Denis Jones.

THE LEGEND OF KORRA IN CONCERT Sets 2027 U.S. Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2026

The Legend of Korra In Concert, a new live-to-picture orchestral experience that brings the acclaimed animated series to life on stage, will kick off next year.

NEXT FESTIVAL 2026 Casting Announced by Theater Latté Da for Three New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026

Theater Latté Da announced casting for its 2026 NEXT Festival of New Musicals, featuring three new works — BLACK GIRL IN PARIS, HEARTS IS BROKE, and ALICE IN NEVERLAND — each receiving developmental workshops and public presentations at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis.

RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Village Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

Village Theatre has announced creative leadership teams for its upcoming Mainstage season, featuring Broadway veterans and award-winning directors helming RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, and the world premiere of LOVE IS DEAD.

Lyle Lovett and His Small Large Band to Play U.S. Fall 2026 Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2026

Lyle Lovett is hitting the road for Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band, a fall tour kicking off October 20, 2026 in Spokane, WA and concluding November 21, 2026 in Austin, TX.

NEXT TO NORMAL Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026

BroadwayWorld looks back on the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical 'Next to Normal.'

MY FAVORITE SOCIOPATH Will Come to the Contemporary American Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

My Favorite Sociopath by Aurin Squire will make its world premiere at the Contemporary American Theater Festival. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Katy Geraghty to Bring Solo Show to Blue Strawberry in St. Louis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

Katy Geraghty, known for her Broadway roles in Into the Woods, Groundhog Day, and Hairspray, will perform a solo show at Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, spanning music from Paramore to Sondheim.

THE GREAT PRIVATION to Run at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Theatre Exile has extended Nia Akilah Robinson's dark comedy THE GREAT PRIVATION through June 20 due to strong audience demand. The Philadelphia premiere explores the city's history of grave robbing, set across 1832 and the present day.

RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.

Doomsday for American Theater? Not at Milwaukee Rep, Where the Budget Just Doubled.
by Joshua Wright - May 26, 2026

Executive Director Chad Bauman on Milwaukee Rep's expansion, new play development, and why he sees this moment in American theater as 'a call to purpose.'

Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Student Production Will Be Performed By The 5th Avenue Theatre Company’s Rising Star Project
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company's Rising Star Project will present a student production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, featuring 71 students from 41 Washington State schools working alongside professional mentors.

Video: First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre has released first look footage of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic rock opera now playing through May 17, 2026 in Seattle.

Video: SUFFS is Now Available to Watch in Full For Free
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Shaina Taub's Tony-nominated musical Suffs is available to watch now in full! The capture was filmed during the show's original Broadway run. Watch the video here.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE To Play This Summer At Gretna Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

This summer, Gretna Theatre opens its 2026 season with Always... Patsy Cline, bringing audiences a heartfelt, toe-tapping tribute to the legendary country singer. Inspired by the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with devoted fan Louise Seger.

Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, and More Will Lead MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, with Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Katerina McCrimmon and others joining previously announced Beth Leavel in the production's return to Forest Park.

Video: Jenn Colella and Grace McLean Lead 'Fire & Tea' in SUFFS PBS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - May 4, 2026

A new performance clip of 'Fire & Tea' has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, featuring Jenn Colella and Grace McLean. Check it out now, ahead of its PBS debut this Friday.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Are 8 PM Curtains Hurting Broadway? Plus: Your 2026 Tony Nominations Guide
by Alex Freeman - May 4, 2026

As New York prepares for the 2026 Tony Award nominations and honors the recent Lucille Lortel winners, producers are facing tough questions about whether traditional 8 PM curtain times are driving audiences away. The business landscape is shifting heavily behind the scenes, marked by the merger of licensing giants BMG and Concord, looming strike ballots in the West End, and the Kennedy Center's controversial two-year shutdown. Despite these logistical and financial challenges—including a devastating embezzlement case at a Pennsylvania community theatre—there is plenty of positive momentum to report, from the rapid financial recoupment of the Suffs national tour to new initiatives supporting theater education and large-scale playwriting.