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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.

Scottish Ballet's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS is likely to stand as the most spectacular triumph at Spoleto Festival USA 2026, and festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF, will probably remain the best theatre.

What is a pro-shot and how is it different than an adapted film? Pro-shot is an abbreviation for professionally shot, denoting a stage play that was captured in its native habitat: a theatre. In general, a pro-shot seeks to film the exact experience that audience members would have at a live performance of the show, in contrast with a feature film which actually adapts the piece into a new form, including different locations, the removal of theatrical aesthetic, and changes to make the script work as a film as opposed to as a live theatrical show.

Prime Stage Theatre will present FAHRENHEIT 451, WADE IN THE WATER, and YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU for its 30th season at New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, exploring the American experience across time.

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What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatural.

Nationally touring comedian Adam Minnick brings his observational stand-up to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH. Known for his Dry Bar Comedy special, Low Pay and Disrespect, Minnick draws on life as a teacher, husband, and father.

This lively production, directed by Lizi Watt, features a talented ensemble, catchy music, and sublime whimsy. Written by Jura Soyfer and adapted by artistic director Philip Boehm, The End of the World Cabaret pulls no punches in commenting on the dangers of ignoring authoritarianism.

'The End of the World Cabaret' at Upstream: THIS IS A PLAY YOU MUST SEE!

Actress and singer Lea Michele, who is currently starring in Chess on Broadway, recently received her iconic caricature at Sardi’s. Check out photos from the portrait unveiling below!

In its latest celebration of women, Women’s Theatre Collective (WTC) is staging Brian Friel’s hauntingly beautiful memory play, Dancing at Lughnasa. Set in Ballybeg, Ireland, in 1936, it follows a summer in the lives of the five Mundy sisters as told by the narrator, Michael.

The Franklin Stage Company has revealed their 30th anniversary season from May 31 through August 23rd, featuring Much Ado About Nothing, HOME? A Palestinian Woman’s Search for Life, Liberty and Happiness and more. 

Raleigh Little Theatre will continue its 2025-2026 season with the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, running March 27 - April 19 in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre.

Gal, o Musical brings to the stage defining moments from the life of one of Brazil’s greatest singers, Gal Costa. The production traces her journey from birth and early artistic breakthroughs to her connection with the groundbreaking Tropicália movement, her close relationship with her mother, and the later adoption of her son, Gabriel. Blending biography with poetic storytelling, the musical introduces three mythological figures who serve as symbolic guides, illuminating the profound personal and artistic transformations she experienced throughout her life. Through music and memory, the show celebrates Gal Costa’s legacy as a cultural icon whose voice and vision helped redefine Brazilian popular music.

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory.

One of the exciting parts of the year is when theatres start announcing their new seasons. It's such a thrill finding out which shows will be included, and if you ever get to attend an announcement party, you can feel the room fill with excitement. Iowa Stage announced its 2026 season at the end of 2025. While I wasn't able to attend the announcement party, I was still full of excitement as I anticipated the shows they would include in their season.

These are words that both sing and challenge. If, like this reviewer, you were not previously acquainted with June Jordan, POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE is a crackling introduction.

To open up the 2026 season, Red Curtain Theatre in Conway has brought the 1936 classic You Can’t Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman to life with humor and irresistible charm.

Blues icon Buddy Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday with a special performance at bergenPAC, showcasing his legendary guitar skills and vibrant stage presence.

Atlanta 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 February 2026 include

59E59 Theaters will present eight diverse UK productions at the Brits Off Broadway 2026 festival, showcasing a range of dramatic and comedic works.

Full casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming touring production of Hamlet which visits Truro, Bradford, Norwich, Nottingham, Blackpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, York and Canterbury.

Cher, Paul Simon, Whitney Houston, and more will be honored during the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards Ceremony on Jan. 31, 2026. The event will celebrate the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustee Award and Technical Grammy Award recipients at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. 

The Fountain Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience, a bold, joyous theatrical celebration of one of America’s most fearless writers and human rights activists.

On December 3, NBC celebrated the holiday season with the “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special, featuring the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree. The show featured festive performances from many musical guests, including Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, and more. Check out photos from the special now.