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Theater Resources Unlimited Workshop on Commercial Potential Nov. 22
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present a hybrid workshop on evaluating theatrical productions as investments Nov. 22, featuring producers, attorneys, and investors discussing how to assess commercial viability and pitch shows to potential backers.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2026- MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Opens Off-Broadway and More
by - Oct 16, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB Musical Will Have World Premiere in Los Angeles
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2026

The Baby-sitters Club: A New Musical, adapted from Ann M. Martin’s bestselling book series, has set its world premiere. Center Theatre Group will present the musical for a four-week run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, with previews beginning May 6, 2027, and opening night set for May 16.

D.L. Hughley On His Father's Lasting Impact On His Comedy
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026

D.L. Hughley appeared on THE VIEW to discuss his new memoir, Charlie's Boy, reflecting on how his father shaped his life and his career in comedy.

Michael Douglas Recalls Affair With Kathleen Turner, Coke With OJ
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

Michael Douglas discussed his new memoir One Helluva Ride, including an affair with Kathleen Turner and using cocaine with OJ Simpson, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Michael Douglas Opens Up On His Complicated Bond With Father Kirk Douglas On THE VIEW
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026

Michael Douglas discussed his new memoir and his complicated relationship with his father, Kirk Douglas, during an appearance on THE VIEW.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is Coming to Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026

Kimberly Belflower's Tony-nominated play will perform at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles as part of a co-production with American Conservatory Theater and Seattle Rep.

The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.

Phylicia Rashad To Direct FENCES At The Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026

Phylicia Rashad will direct August Wilson's Fences at the Mark Taper Forum. Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker.

CLUB 27 to Make World Premiere at Jaxx Theatricals
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026

Jaxx Theatricals will present CLUB 27, an original rock musical showcase conceived and directed by Jeremy Lucas, featuring Actors Equity Association performers and exploring themes of loss, addiction and mental health.

Interview: Zack Abbey Talks Playing the Half-Dog, Half-Man Hero in DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
by Melissa Heckscher - Sep 10, 2026

BroadwayWorld caught up with Zack Abbey, the actor who plays the title character in Dog Man: The Musical to find out what it’s like to play a dog-human mashup, what happens when an audience full of kids meets its comic-book hero in real life, and why Dog Man: The Musical might actually charm the grown-ups, too.

Center Theatre Group to Launch 2026/27 Education and Engagement Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Center Theatre Group will offer Student Ambassador, Observership, and Apprenticeship programs, along with student matinees, storytelling residencies, and a community tour across Los Angeles.

Richard Bermudez, Peyton Crim, Emma Hunton and More to Star in LES MISERABLES at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

5-Star Theatricals announced full casting for LES MISERABLES, closing out its 2026 season at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, with direction by Doug Kreeger and musical direction by Anthony Lucca.

ATG San Francisco Will Continue Unscripted Series with Michael Douglas
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026

ATG San Francisco and Book Passage present Unscripted: An Evening with Michael Douglas—the next installment in ATG San Francisco's Unscripted series where culture-shaping luminaries and innovators bring their singular perspectives to San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of engaging conversation and captivating storytelling—taking place on Sunday, October 11 at 4 PM at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre. The one-night-only event will feature legendary actor and producer Michael Douglas in conversation about his extraordinary life and career and his new memoir, One Helluva Ride.

Previews: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Wichita Community Theatre
by Paula Makar - Aug 21, 2026

Wichita Community Theatre OPENS its 2026-2027 Season with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel of Ken Kesey, and directed by  Joe Parrish The show has mature themes and adult language.

IIAMA Theatre Company Will Present 9th Annual New Works Festival With Six New Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

IAMA Theatre Company's 9th Annual New Works Festival will run September 14-28 at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring six new plays by Agyeiwaa Asante, Serena Berman, Laura Winters, Alicia Carroll, Liba Vaynberg and John Lavelle.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL to Return to the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Center Theatre Group will bring back TWTheatricals' production of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling books, to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

American Blues Unveils Blue Ink Award Recipients, With Festival Set for August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026

American Blues Theater has revealed the recipient of the 2026 Blue Ink Award is Nia Akilah Robinson for her play Overnight at the Museum. As part of the award, Robinson receives a $3,000 cash prize and a staged reading.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gathering on the Role of the Creative Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold a Zoom community gathering examining whether producers can truly be considered creative collaborators, open to theater professionals and enthusiasts.