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SPELLING BEE & More Lead St. Louis's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Spelling Bee and more.

Video: Katy Geraghty Performs Sings 'Good Morning Baltimore' from HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026

Katy Geraghty, playing Tracy Turnblad in The Muny's HAIRSPRAY, performs a selection from 'Good Morning Baltimore' alongside Music Director/Conductor Evan Roider in a rehearsal studio preview.

Video: 'I Know Where I've Been' from HAIRSPRAY at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026

Tarra Conner Jones performs the Act Two showstopper 'I Know Where I've Been' in Maine State Music Theatre's current production of HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram.

Review: HAIRSPRAY is An Anthem to Optimism and Change
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 5, 2026

From the joyful opening number, “Good Morning, Baltimore,” to the to the rousing vibrancy of the finale, “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” Maine  State Music Theatre’s revival of HAIRSPRAY, a co-production with Lancaster, Pennsylvania‘s Fulton Theatre, which opens the 2026 season, offers the audience pure optimism and joy. Despite - or perhaps because of - the more serious underlying themes that the musical tackles such as racism, segregation, body positivity, and inclusion - HAIRSPRAY remains the perfect theatrical evening where entertainment and inspiration combine. This new production, directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram with a superbly talented cast that features an extraordinary blend of Broadway, MSMT veteran, and young professional talent invites audiences to marvel at the company’s artistic range and to revel in an exquisitely delightful evening’s entertainment.

Javier Munoz, Julia Murney, Nick Adams and More Join The Cape Playhouse Productions This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.

Casting Call: HAIRSPRAY busca intérpretes para su estreno en Barcelona en 2027
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 4, 2026

Nostromo Live ha abierto el proceso de audiciones para su producción del musical, que se representará en el Teatre Tívoli a partir de septiembre de 2027.

Full Cast Set For HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The Muny announced the full cast for its production of HAIRSPRAY, opening the theatre's 108th season in Forest Park. Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty, and Charity Angél Dawson lead the company.

HAIRSPRAY llegará a Barcelona en septiembre de 2027 de la mano de Nostromo Live
by Adela González Pérez - Jun 2, 2026

La producción de Nostromo Live se presentará en el Teatre Tívoli y abrirá su proceso de audiciones este mes de junio.

Review: THE DIVINE SISTER at Vagabond Players Ignites Heavenly Delight!
by Kirby Povilaitis - Jun 2, 2026

In a world of change and confusion, some essential truths will always remain. Chief among these truths is this: Campy, irreverent, John Waters-style comedy will always have a home in Baltimore. Its current place of residence: Vagabond Players’ 110th season closer, The Divine Sister. 

IT'S DOROTHY! Documentary Exploring WIZARD OF OZ Character Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.

Interview: Eden Franco Talks HAIRSPRAY at Maine Street Music Theatre
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 19, 2026

When HAIRSPRAY begins its run at Maine State Music Theatre on June 3, the new revival, created as a co-production with Lancaster’s Fulton Theatre, will be an evening of professional firsts for its young star, Eden Franco, who plays the demanding role of the musical’s protagonist, Tracy Turnblad. For Franco, who was graduated from college only two years ago, this production marks her first professional contract, her first experience in regional theatre, her debut in Maine, and her role debut in the Marc Shaiman-Scott Wittman musical.

THE DIVINE SISTER To Play Vagabond Players
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026

Vagabond Players closes its 110th Season with Charles Busch’s THE DIVINE SISTER, directed by Steve Goldklang. The wildly campy production will convert audiences into believers with an outrageous send-up of every over-the-top nun movie ever made.

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.”

Review: WAITRESS’ Down Under Debut makes for a thoroughly yummy affair
by Bayley Turner - May 11, 2026

Australian musical theatre lovers have been eagerly awaiting this day, when ‘Waitress’ would finally clock in down under, ten years after it first set up shop on Broadway, to great acclaim from audiences for its originality and deeply human story. What director Diane Paulus and the creative team have served up is a charming, wholesome, resoundingly fun slice of life.

Review: Music Carries the Day in The Umbrella Stage Company's HAIRSPRAY
by R. Scott Reedy - May 6, 2026

In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and More Set for Lyric Arts Eight-Show Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

Lyric Arts Company of Anoka has revealed its upcoming season, featuring eight productions including Merrily We Roll Along, Twelve Angry Men, and She Kills Monsters. Season subscriptions and single tickets will go on sale later this year.

Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.

THE PLAZA THEATRE Continues Rolling Out A Season Of Exciting Shows And Events For 2026-27
by David Green - Apr 21, 2026

The Plaza Theatre continues the rollout of its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season with the addition of two iconic tribute performances celebrating legendary voices of American music. From the unmistakable sound of Johnny Cash to the timeless charm of Dean Martin, these productions bring beloved classics to life with stunning authenticity and theatrical flair.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, MÍSTICA, And More Set for Thalian Hall 26-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

Thalian Hall announced its 26-27 Main Attractions Season, featuring John Waters, the Barricade Boys, American Ballet Theatre, and a Community Day open house at the historic Wilmington, NC venue.

Photos: Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, & More Attend KEVIN Premiere in New York
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

On Thursday, the red carpet premiere of the new animated series Kevin was held at Metrograph in New York. Take a look at the photos, featuring co-creator and cast member Aubrey Plaza, co-stars Whoopi Goldberg and Joe Locke, and more.