The Playhouse

Playhouse Square Promotes Laura Smith to President
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

Playhouse Square has promoted Chief Operating Officer Laura Smith to President, formalizing a shared leadership structure alongside CEO Craig Hassall to support the Cleveland theater district's continued growth.

Matt Copley Will Bring BROADWAY DOES PUNK to the Stage For the First Time
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Matt Copley will take his viral online sensation Broadway Does Punk to the stage for the first time ever at the Playhouse Theater at Abrons Arts Center.

THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE to Make World Premiere at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

Timberlake Wertenbaker's new play THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE will receive its world premiere at Shakespeare's Globe's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as part of the venue's upcoming Winter Season.

The Westport Library's “We Read” Program Partners with Westport Country Playhouse to Share Agatha Christie Whodunit with Community
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse and The Westport Library partnered for a 'We Read' discussion of Mark Shanahan's stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic whodunit, ahead of its run on the Playhouse stage.

SPÅR Will Come to the Playhouse Teater in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

SPÅR will come to the Playhouse Teater in Sweden this September. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out more about how to get tickets here.

Photos: RED is Now Playing at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Laguna Playhouse has released all new production photos from Red by John Logan, now playing at the Playhouse. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Previews: COME FROM AWAY Launches Dezart Performs’ Season 19
by Kay Kudukis - Jun 18, 2026

Dezart Performs’ launches its 2026-2027 Season with the Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY, featuring book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, running November 18-December 6, 2026. The season launch coincides with the completion of Phase Two of the adaptive re-use transformation of its Palm Springs home from a former church into the Dezart Playhouse at 605 S. Riverside Drive, Palm Springs.  

THE WILD PARTY Cast Announced for Playhouse on Park's Season Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Playhouse on Park announced the cast for THE WILD PARTY, Andrew Lippa's jazz-scored musical set in the Prohibition Era, directed by Co-Artistic Director Sean Harris in his final directorial credit before transitioning to Artistic Advisor.

R.O.I. (Return on Investment) Rolling World Premiere is Coming to San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse will begin its 2026-27 season with the rolling World Premiere of R.O.I. (Return on Investment), commissioned by the Playhouse and written by Playhouse resident playwright Aaron Loeb.

Westport Country Playhouse Reveals 2026 Woodward Internship Class
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse has announced its 2026 Joanne Woodward Internship class of four theater career aspirants who will enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff.

The Cape Playhouse Names Harold Wolpert Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced Harold Wolpert, a three-time Tony Award-winning producer, as its new Managing Director as the longest continuously operating American summer theater approaches its 2027 Centennial.

GODSPELL to Close Long Beach Playhouse Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Long Beach Playhouse will present GODSPELL, Stephen Schwartz's 1971 musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, to close its current season. Director Sonya Randall leads a 12-member cast, eight of whom are making their Playhouse debuts.

Video: 'Tonight' from WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jun 15, 2026

Sarah-Anne Martinez and Noah Henry perform 'Tonight' as Maria and Tony in a new clip from Paper Mill Playhouse's current production of WEST SIDE STORY, running through late June 2026 in Millburn, New Jersey.

Full Cast Set for INTO THE WOODS at Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!

THE FAMILY ALBUM to Make World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for THE FAMILY ALBUM, a world-premiere musical with music by MILCK and AG, book by Sam Chanse, and direction by Jess McLeod, running in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.

Video: 'Dance at the Gym' from WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

The cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's WEST SIDE STORY performs 'Dance at the Gym' in a new clip from the current production, running through late June 2026 in Millburn, New Jersey.

Shereen Ahmed to Host 'Acting the Song' Masterclass for High Schoolers at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse's Masterclass Series will offer a hands-on 'Acting the Song' session for high school performers, led by Broadway actor Shereen Ahmed, with coaching, group collaboration, and a live accompanist.

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES & More Lead Philadelphia's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

Philadelphia 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 June 2026 include Real Women Have Curves and more.

Review: ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN at Kechi Playhouse
by Greg Dalton-White - Jun 9, 2026

Go see this funny, touching show!

Video: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse First Look
by Joshua Wright - Jun 8, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has shared a new clip from its current world premiere production of THE MONSTERS, offering a closer look at the sibling drama that opened earlier this month at the Mandell Weiss Forum in La Jolla, California.