Stage Presence

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 31, 2026

What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?

Jenn Collela To Take The Stage At Feinstein's At The Nikko
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026

Tony Award-nominated actor Jenn Colella will perform her solo concert at Feinstein's at the Nikko in San Francisco, featuring songs from COME FROM AWAY, SUFFS, and more from her 22-year Broadway career.

Taylor Dayne To Perform At Tobin Center
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026

The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is set to welcome legendary pop vocalist Taylor Dayne for an unforgettable evening of powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits. Best known for her breakout 1987 smash “Tell It To My Heart.'

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - May 30, 2026

Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already know by heart. Few productions have maintained the kind of global appeal that MAMMA MIA! has enjoyed since its debut, and its latest stop at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC this week offers another reminder of why. 

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.

Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House
by Neil Brewer - May 28, 2026

What did our critic think of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House?

Cheyenne Jackson to Return to 54 Below Next Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

Cheyenne Jackson will return to 54 Below with a brand new show! Jackson is a GRAMMY and Emmy-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter known for his versatile work across concert stages, Broadway, television, and film.

BALLETBOYZ, CIRCUS ZAMBIA, and More Set For LATITUDE FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Latitude Festival's 20th anniversary arts programme will feature BalletBoyz's 25th anniversary production, the UK debut of Circus Zambia's AFRONAUTS, and new works from The Place and more at Henham Park.

Dorset Theatre Festival to Complete 2026 Summer Season Casting With Broadway Veterans
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced final casting for its 49th Main Stage season, with Nayib Felix joining ADVICE, a full ensemble set for LOBBY HERO, and W. Tré Davis stepping into THE UNDERSTUDY.

Metro Awards Mark 25 Ceremonies Honoring High School Musical Theater in Hudson Valley
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

The Metropolitan High School Theater Awards, known as The Metros, will celebrate 25 ceremonies at Purchase College Performing Arts Center, honoring students from 74 schools across Westchester, Rockland, Bergen, and Putnam counties.

Complete Cast Set for 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival has revealed the final cast members for its 49th summer season, adding Nayib Felix to Advice, a full ensemble for Lobby Hero, and more.

Katie Norris to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With MOTHER SUCCUBUS
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Katie Norris will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her third solo show, MOTHER SUCCUBUS, following a sold-out run and an Edinburgh Comedy Award 'Best Show' nomination for her previous hour.

Tom Jones Will Perform in Concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall in October
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Tom Jones will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL as part of his Come Gather Round Tour. The Welsh singer, whose career spans over six decades, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

Bay City Rollers Help Celebrate The Cast Announcement For Rollers Forever
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 27, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for Rollers Forever - the smash-hit musical celebrating the songsof the beloved Bay City Rollers

Legends in Concert to Present BACK TO THE 80S in Myrtle Beach
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

Legends in Concert will present Back to the 80s in Myrtle Beach, featuring tribute artists portraying Freddie Mercury, Pat Benatar, Bob Marley, and Michael Jackson, backed by a live band and professional dancers.

MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM to Return to Baker Falls on the Lower East Side
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

The Manhattan Monologue Slam will return to Baker Falls on the Lower East Side, pitting NYC actors against each other in rapid-fire 30-to-60-second monologues judged by industry agents and casting directors.

Review: SCHOLL - THE BUD OF THE WHITE ROSE [DIE KNOSPE DER WEISSEN ROSE] at Theater Magdeburg
by André Böke - May 24, 2026

With “SCHOLL – The Bud of the White Rose”, Thomas Borchert and Titus Hoffmann have created an exceptionally complex and intellectually ambitious work. Following its world premiere in Fürth, Theater Magdeburg now presents a musically and dramaturgically refined production featuring a sensationally talented young cast. A significant chapter of German history is reimagined here as a highly philosophical coming-of-age drama, exploring the confusions and contradictions of extraordinary young lives under National Socialism.

Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - May 24, 2026

The production of The Boys in the Band at Open Stage may be one of the most emotionally intense performances of the season. The two-hour run time doesn’t feel nearly that long as the actors breathe life into the characters and their stories.

Review: PIPPIN - DIE KUNST DES LEBENS at Staatsoperette Dresden
by André Böke - May 24, 2026

For the Staatsoperette Dresden, the German-language premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s classic “Pippin – Die Kunst des Lebens” is a triumph on every level. Visual opulence, sharply played tragicomedy, a thunderously powerful orchestra, choreography overflowing with highlights, and a vocally formidable cast come together here in perfect symbiosis.

Review: DEADLINE at Norwalk Performing Arts Lab
by Sean Fallon - May 24, 2026

On Saturday, May 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing an exciting new show at this promising new theater, DEADLINE, a highly enjoyable modern comedic mystery by Don Zolidis. Directors Ben Brennan and Cheyenne Perez help bring out the best in this stellar ensemble cast of twelve, all of whom have an excellent stage presence and strong stage chemistry with each other! It is clear that this entire cast worked hard preparing for their roles and are having fun delivering them. The positive energy they bring radiates throughout the venue!