Second Stage

FOMO: FORMERLY MORMON to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Award-winning solo show FOMO: FORMERLY MORMON, written and performed by Frankie Lee, heads to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The comedic piece follows a young gay man navigating life after leaving the Mormon Church.

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.

SHOW ME YOUR DICK to Make Hollywood Fringe Festival Debut
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026

Cara Meyers brings her solo show about dating in a larger body to the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Margot Leitman. The show draws on real stories, unsolicited messages, and dick pics Meyers has received.

REDEMPTION SONG to Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Writer-director Cece King's new Southern drama REDEMPTION SONG will premiere at The Broadwater during the Hollywood Fringe Festival, featuring original live music by collaborators of Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone.

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.

Bergen County Players Announced 2026-27 Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026

Bergen County Players announced its 2026-27 season, opening with the area premiere of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS at the Little Firehouse Theatre, marking the musical's 25th Broadway anniversary.

STRAITJACKET SIRENS To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026

The Unknown Artists will present STRAITJACKET SIRENS at Hollywood Fringe, a 90s jukebox cabaret set in a mental hospital where women reclaim their voices through grunge, pop, R&B, and alt-rock anthems.

ON THE LINE To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026

The Unknown Artists will present ON THE LINE, a psychological thriller set at a 1984 Seattle crisis call center, loosely inspired by Ann Rule's real-life experience with Ted Bundy, at the Broadwater Second Stage in Los Angeles.

Marius von Mayenburg's ELLEN B. To Receive World Voices Reading at The Segal Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will present a World Voices reading of ELLEN B., a psychological thriller by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Whitney White, with a post-show talk and reception. The event is free and open to the public.

70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.

2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.

Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.

Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE To Play This Summer At Gretna Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

This summer, Gretna Theatre opens its 2026 season with Always... Patsy Cline, bringing audiences a heartfelt, toe-tapping tribute to the legendary country singer. Inspired by the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with devoted fan Louise Seger.

Photos: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens at Pershing Square Signature Center
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

Adam Bock’s The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson, officially opened on May 7 at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!

PlayCo Names Kate Douglas as Resident Artist & Sala Beckett Playwright Residency Exchange
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

PlayCo has named writer, composer, and performer Kate Douglas as the resident for the second iteration of the PlayCo & Sala Beckett Playwright Residency Exchange.

Danny Burstein Becomes Most Tony-Nominated Male Actor
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

With his nomination for Marjorie Prime, Danny Burstein has become the most nominated male actor in Tony history, having earned a total of nine nominations across his stage career.

June Squibb Becomes Oldest Tony Awards Nominee at 96
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

June Squibb made Tony history this morning by becoming the oldest actor to receive a nomination. At age 96, the performer is nominated for her performance as Marjorie in the recent Broadway production of Marjorie Prime.

A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Review: EURYDICE at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - May 2, 2026

The 2006 musical, Hadestown, has renewed interest in the Greek mythology and the tragic love story between Orpheus and Eurydice. Ruhl’s play focuses on Eurydice’s perspective and her relationship with her father, who she meets in the underworld. Nana Yates portrayed Eurydice with honest emotions and strength through her grief. Christ Drinkut portrayed Eurydice’s father with warmth and compassion. Anshel Drayton portrayed Orpheus as determined and committed to his love.