Contemporary Stage

MAKS & PETA LIVE! to Come to Jacksonville, Presented by Burn the Floor
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Burn the Floor will present MAKS & PETA LIVE! in Jacksonville, FL, through FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville. The dance production features the well-known duo in a live performance.

PIPPIN, MEDEA, and More Set For Quintessence 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.

Boyu Chen: Cross-Cultural Identity Exploration and Self-Reconstruction on Stage
by Team BWW - Apr 13, 2026

Recently, the stage adaptation of the classic mystery masterpiece And Then There Were None has returned to critical acclaim, prompting renewed reflection on human nature, guilt, and fate. Within this tightly structured ensemble drama—renowned for its psychological intensity—New York–based Chinese actor Boyu Chen portrays Anthony Marston, one of the ten central characters.

Quintessence Theatre Concludes Season with Molière’s THE HYPOCHONDRIAC
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

On April 15, Quintessence Theatre concludes its 16th season with French playwright Molière’s final play, The Hypochondriac, featuring a world premiere of a new translation by renowned British playwright and translator Sir Ranjit Bolt.

Los Angeles Master Chorale Reveals Grant Gershon’s 25th Anniversary 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.

Lily Rabe, Kristolyn Lloyd and More to Star in The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

The Drama League has revealed the cast members for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.

BROADWAY & BEYOND ACT II Comes to PJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Broadway & Beyond Act II is coming to PJPAC in April.  Back by popular demand, Broadway & Beyond Act II returns with an all-new programme celebrating the power, emotion, and spectacle of musical theatre.

Duluth Playhouse To Open 2026 With DIAL M FOR MURDER By Jeffrey Hatcher
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Duluth Playhouse will open its 2026 season with Jeffrey Hatcher’s stage adaptation of DIAL M FOR MURDER at the NorShor Theatre. The classic thriller follows a plot of jealousy and deception inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock film.

The Drama League Unveils 2026 DirectorFest Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the lineup for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.

THE WOLVES Will Run at Royal Family Productions in November
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Royal Family Productions will present The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, running November 14–16, 2025, in New York City. The production will be directed by Anire Kim Amoda.

Cast Set For DON'T LOOK NOW at New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

The cast and creative team have been announced for New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse’s major new revival of Don’t Look Now, which will play New Wolsey Theatre from 9 - 25 October and Salisbury Playhouse from 29 October - 15 November.

Reimagined Revival Of Daphne Du Maurier's DON'T LOOK NOW Comes to New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse will co-produce a major revival of Daphne du Maurier's Don't Look Now this Autumn. The story has been significantly reimagined for a 21st-century audience by award-winning playwright Nell Leyshon, and it is directed by Douglas Rintoul.

Repertorio Announces 2025–2026 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025

Repertorio has just announced its 2025-2026 season, featuring three limited-engagement productions, complemented by new dates for recent favorites and an acclaimed lineup of repertory long runs. This season offers a vibrant mix of theater and dance, celebrating the diversity, richness, and creativity of Latinx and Hispanic arts.

FIRE!! Included in Sixteenth Season of Classic Theatre at Quintessence Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Exploring the theme of “chosen family,” the theatre’s upcoming 16th season presents Wallace Thurman’s Fire!!, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Shakespeare’s Rare Accidents, and Moliere’s The Hypochondriac.

How Often are Live Animals in Broadway Shows? 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 20, 2025

This time, the reader question was: How often do legit Broadway plays and musicals include live animals in their companies? Can you name some recent examples of animals in Broadway shows?

La consagración de nadie Makes North American Premiere at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Following sold-out runs at FIBA-International Performing Arts Festival of Buenos Aires and Zagreb’s Sounded Bodies Festival, La consagración de nadie (Unsuccessful) will have its North American premiere at La MaMa.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Enters Final Week of Performances at The Ritz Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

Time is running out to experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at The Ritz Theatre Company! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: IIIII – ABOUT THE ART OF LETTING GO, Underbelly Circus Hub On The Meadows
by Christiana Rose - Aug 22, 2024

Sandra Hanschitz & Joel Beierer perform in IIIII - The Art of Letting Go at The Underbelly Circus Hub on The Meadows at The Beauty, a circus show showcasing the Cyr wheel.

Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Quintessence Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with a world premiere adaptation of Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM and the Philadelphia premiere of Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.