Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.
ROGUE THEATER FESTIVAL to Return for 8th Season at The Flea Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
The Rogue Theater Festival returns to The Flea Theater in Tribeca for its 8th season, presenting 37 original productions in partnership with Abingdon Theatre Company, including fully staged plays, staged readings, and digital streaming performances.
Catherine Russell to Star in Joanna Murray-Smith's SWITZERLAND at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
Catherine Russell, known for Holby City and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, will play Patricia Highsmith in Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds' in-house production of Joanna Murray-Smith's psychological thriller SWITZERLAND.
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026 to Run in Repertory at Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company's Second Stage Series will present three works by emerging artists — SHADOWS IN RED LIGHT, DANGER!, and DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE — in repertory in Raleigh, NC.
Second Stage Series Will Come to Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.
Fire Island Dance Festival Will Host Three World Premieres And A Festival First
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Fire Island Dance Festival will feature three world premieres and the festival debut of choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, produced by Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
URBAN SCUBA and More Set For Coppell Arts Center 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Coppell Arts Center announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring eight shows including BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY, URBAN SCUBA, VOICES OF ROCK, and ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA.
Theater Project Will Launch New Season at DMK Black Box Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The Theater Project announced the Douglas Michael Krueger Black Box Theater in Union, NJ as its new mainstage home, with a summer season featuring HAVING OUR SAY, ALABAMA STORY, and two additional productions.
Sean Swenson's NANCY Will Make New York Premiere at Brick Aux in Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
NANCY, a new play by Sean Swenson, will have its New York premiere at the Brick Aux Studio in Brooklyn. The cast includes Swenson, Gabs Ethridge, and Sam Grace Lane, with tickets starting at $20.
Segal Center's WORLD VOICES Festival Will Host Free Readings of International Plays
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY will present WORLD VOICES, a four-day festival featuring staged readings of new plays in translation by playwrights from Tuscarora/Canada, Austria, France, Senegal, and Germany.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present IN THE STUDIO at NYC Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present In the Studio a free, intimate event at New York City Center featuring dancers and choreographer Daniel Gwirtzman discussing the creative process behind their newest work, timed to NYC Pride.
Samantha Barks, Cedric Neal, John Owen-Jones, and More Will Lead THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
A one-night-only concert, THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE, hosted by Brian Conley, will bring together West End stars including Samantha Barks, John Owen-Jones, and Rachel Tucker at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
José Limón Dance Foundation 80th Anniversary Gala to Honor Kristen Brogdon & Anna Di Stasi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.
Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-vega, Jennifer Tilly And George Sheanshang To Be Honored At The New Group 2026 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
The New Group will honor Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, and George Sheanshang with the Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award at its 2026 Gala at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
92NY DEL AT 30 to Feature Performances, Films & Award to Paul Taylor Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
92NY Harkness Dance Center and DEL will present a 30th anniversary celebration in Kaufmann Concert Hall, featuring performances, films, and the inaugural Arnhold Dance Education Award, presented to Paul Taylor Dance Company.
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival And Hystrio-Scritture Di Scena Present 6th Annual Translation And Adaption Mentorship
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival and Hystrio-Scritture di Scena will present their 6th Annual Translation and Adaptation Mentorship, featuring playwright Francesca Becchetti and mentor Dave Johnson. A reading of Becchetti's play, Tekken Drama, will occur during the 2026 festival.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and LOVE'S LABOURS LOST Set for Door Shakespeare 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
DOOR SHAKESPEARE announced its 2026 Summer Season, offering performances in a scenic outdoor setting. Tickets are now available for the upcoming season, featuring classic works.
Crow's Theatre Reveals 2026-27 Season - A FINE BALANCE, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Crow's Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season—the organization's 43rd season of programming—celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their permanent east-end home at Dundas and Carlaw.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL to be Presented at Roundtable Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
This spring, Roundtable Theatre Company is presenting the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Jagged Little Pill, music by Alanis Morissette, lyrics by Morissette and book by Diablo Cody.
Pig Iron Theatre Company To Remount FRANKLIN'S KEY In Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
Pig Iron Theatre Company will present the Barrymore Award-winning sci-fi adventure FRANKLIN'S KEY at Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia from June 11 to June 28. The production, set in an alternate universe, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's legacy and coincides with America's 250th celebrations.
Pig Iron’s FRANKLIN’S KEY Returns To Philadelphia For Nation’s 250th
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
Pig Iron Theatre Company will remount its Barrymore Award-winning sci-fi adventure FRANKLIN’S KEY June 11–28, 2026 at Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia.
Riverside Studios Will Host 50th Anniversary Celebration Events With Dame Helen Mirren And More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Riverside Studios has announced details of the first special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!
Danse Lumière To Present Pop-Up Ballet At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Danse Lumière will present Pop Up Ballet at City Center, an evening of highlights from The James Joyce Ballet and other works by Artistic Director Kathryn Roszak, at Studio 5 at City Center, 131 West 55th Street.
Robin Ince and Jen Gupta to Host THE EXOPLANETS at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
Join Robin Ince and Professor Jen Gupta for an evening of music and astrophysics with THE EXOPLANETS at Hackney Empire. Learn more about the event here!
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