‘Summer is coming!’: Royal Shakespeare Company to stage epic Game of Thrones prequel by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Novelist George RR Martin says RSC is ‘obvious choice’ to put on new play The Mad King, which will open after spring A new prequel to George RR Martin’s blockbuster fantasy saga Game o…

Cynthia Erivo delivers a true ‘feat of stamina’ during West End debut of ‘Dracula’ — despite some ‘line stumbles’ by Marcus James Dixon

Critics praise her versatility, but not everyone is enchanted by the production's execution.

Photos: Noah Galvin Leads The Reservoir Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Caroline Aaron, Chip Zien, and more co-star in the Jake Brasch play at Atlantic Theater Company.

HEATHERS Off-Broadway to Present ASL-Friendly Performance

Heathers The Musical will present its first ASL-friendly performance on Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 PM at New World Stages. This special performance will be signed by interpreters from Han…

Lost in Prose by Annie Rasiel

The first line of Dante’s Inferno reads, “Midway upon the journey of our life / I found myself within a forest dark, / For the straightforward pathway had been lost.” […]

Photos: Jordan Tyson, Joshua Colley and More in HADESTOWN Rehearsals

You can now get a first look at the all-new principal cast of Hadestown in rehearsals! The cast features Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ television & fil…

L Morgan Lee to Lead The Listening at East Village Basement by Meg Masseron

The immersive experience blends live performance and audio design.

Game of Thrones Is Getting a Stage Prequel by Diep Tran

The play will take place a decade before Game of Thrones; Duncan MacMillan has written a script based on George R.R. Martin's novels.

Whitney Leavitt extends as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Originally scheduled for a six-week engagement through March 15, she has extended due to popular demand.

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for February 18, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for February 18, 2026 are about the late Jesse Jackson, the late Tom Noonan, and Father of Surrealism André Breton. Earlier Travalanche post for February 18 …

Photos: Noah Galvin and More in THE RESERVOIR at Atlantic Theater Company

You can now get a first look at production photos of The Reservoir, being presented in a co-production with Atlantic Theater Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundat…

Breaking Baz: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Heads To The Royal Shakespeare Company Stage This Summer For New Adventures From Westeros by Baz Bamigboye

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: George R.R. Martin is bringing the world of Westeros to the stage with the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, which begins performances at the Royal Shake…

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann to join ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

Current cast members Michael Maliakel and Austin Colby will play their final performances as Nick Carraway and Tom Buchanan, respectively, on March 29.

GAME OF THRONES Play Sets Summer Premiere at Royal Shakespeare Company

Game of Thrones will be coming to The Royal Shakespeare Company this summer in a new production based on the acclaimed novels by George R. R. Martin. Tickets will go on sale in April. More i…

The 5 Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films by Jonathan Mandell

A France in which kissing gets the death penalty; a Palestinian butcher accused by his Israeli co-workers; a spoof of Jane Austin. These are among the five Live Action Short Films nominated …

Game of Thrones Play The Mad King Sets Summer 2026 Debut

Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff Will Star in Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen in London

BSR Classical Interludes, more in February 2026 by Gail Obenreder

Music about unfortunate ways to die, a meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance, and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra takes the stage. Gail Obenreder previews.

A Bit More on Breton by Trav S.D.

The Encyclopedia Britannica gives February 18 as the birthday of André Breton (1896-1966), though other sources seem less sure. We’ve already done a post on his role in the birth of surre…

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 19-25, 2026 by Kyle V. Hiller

New theater performances open in the area, a lecture-performance on the political and historical dimensions of breath, and more Lunar New Year celebrations. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Video: Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days' from THE NOTEBOOK Tour

Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson on KRON4 in San Francisco. The tour is in San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre through March 1…

Of Mice and Men by TotalTheater

Regional – Conroe, TX: Stage Right Productions at Crighton Theater. Feb. 6-Feb. 22, 2026. Drama. Author: John Steinbeck. Director: Melody Montez. Critic: David Dow Bentley (Feb. 2026). ***…

Playwright Winsome Pinnock Penning Dinah Washington Biopic

Award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock, known for her work in the UK, is penning the screenplay for a biographical film about jazz performer Dinah Washington, Deadline reports. The biop…

Photos: Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate Join ALL OUT

Last Night, Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate all made their Broadway debuts in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. See photos from…

Whitney Leavitt Extends as Roxie Hart in Chicago by Jamie Kravitz

Whitney Leavitt will return to Chicago on Broadway as Roxie Hart from March 23 through April 5. Originally scheduled for a six-week engagement through March 15, she has extended due to popul…

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann to Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

New money, new cast members! Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann will join the Broadway company of The Great Gatsby on March 30. Bleu is stepping into the role of Nick Carraway after originating …

Photos: First Look at AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse Starring Jefferson Mays, Sam Clemmett & Lauren Worsham

Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026. The production …

Janice Jam, Stage Time Launch Broadway Tuesdays at Paramount Residency by Meg Masseron

The first edition of the concert series featured Casey Likes, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and F. Michael Haynie.

All-Star Lineup Revealed for 24 Hour Plays Los Angeles by Margaret Hall

The 31-year-old non-profit organization has just opened a West Coast permanent home for the first time.

Attention Paid to Broadway Death of a Salesman With 2-Month Extension by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning Arthur Miller play is coming back with Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf.

Betsy Wolfe, Hannah Cruz to Host Maestra Music's 2026 Amplify Gala by Meg Masseron

The annual fundraising gala will honor Shaina Taub with an inaugural award.

What Are Reviews Saying About Pal Joey Reimagining Chez Joey? by Meg Masseron

Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn are co-directing the new version of the Rodgers and Hart classic at Arena Stage.

Get a 1st Look at the Center Theatre Group Production of Here Lies Love by Meg Masseron

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical, which played Broadway in 2023, arrives in Los Angeles.

R.I.P. Tom Noonan by Trav S.D.

I swear we have no intention of turning this into an obituary blog, but people keep dying and bumping my planned posts from the day’s docket! We just learned that actor Tom Noonan (1951-20…

58 Participating Regional Awards Programs Set for 2026 Jimmy Awards

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:30pm at Broadwa…

The Jamie Lloyd Company Teases MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Broadway Transfer

Is The Jamie Lloyd Company teasing news about Much Ado About Nothing? The production, which previously opened in the West End with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell might be transferring to B…

The Battle review – Britpop bickering and 90s nostalgia in Blur v Oasis comedy by Mark Fisher

Birmingham RepThe bands that came to symbolise a divided nation compete to top the charts in John Niven’s jokey play but it is woefully short on drama Apparently, they did a lot of sitting…

Alfie Boe Sets New Album 'Face Myself' Featuring Original Songs

Tony Award winner and international musical theater performer Alfie Boe has set the release of his first-ever album of predominantly original material, Face Myself, arriving on April 10. The…

Corbin Bleu to Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The hit new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

Harry Potter, Hamilton Continue to Dominate, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Week may be over but the grosses are continuing to increase.

What Do the Reviews Think of Cynthia Erivo-Led Dracula in London? by Margaret Hall

The solo adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel is directed by Kip Williams in the style of his earlier The Picture of Dorian Gray.

R.I.P. Jesse Jackson by Trav S.D.

Jesse Jackson (1941-2026) was the first Presidential candidate I ever cared about as a voter. My political coming of age was in 1984. In the months prior to the Democratic party’s nominati…

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Extends An Additional Eight Weeks on Broadway

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will be extended for an additional eight weeks of performances on Broadway. The limited engagement will now play through Sunday, August 9, and the box …

In Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Dracula,’ There’s Mirth Amid the Horror by Houman Barekat

The “Wicked” actress plays 23 roles in a one-woman show on London’s West End.

‘Dracula’ Theater Review: Cynthia Erivo Is the Spellbinding Center in Thrilling Display of Gothic ‘Cine-Theater’ by David Rooney

The 'Wicked' star, back on the London stage for the first time in 10 years, follows in Sarah Snook's footsteps as the sole performer playing multiple roles amid much dazzling theatrical inno…

The Tempest Crashes Ashore at Point Montara by Nicole Gluckstern

By Nicole Gluckstern. Berkeley Shakespeare Company’s site-responsive The Tempest took over the Point Montara Lighthouse Youth Hostel.

‘OK, talk, but don’t make any sound!’: Philippe Gaulier’s illustrious students on his clowning glory by Mark Fisher

Comedians, theatre-makers and actors including Rachel Weisz, Sally Phillips and Simon Munnery recall the late teacher’s alarming lessons Philippe Gaulier, clown guru, dies aged 82 Louise B…

Broadway Grosses w/e 2/15/2026 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 2/15/2026 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

All the world’s a stage: Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s educational outreach programs bring the bard to life by Jim Flint

The School Visit Program brings touring performances and workshops directly to classrooms and rural communities throughout Oregon and beyond, introducing students to live performances and in…

Video: Steven Pasquale & Katrina Lenk Sing 'I Know Your Heart' in HIGH SPIRITS

New York City Center Encores! just concluded the run of the first show of its season- High Spirits. Watch Steven Pasquale and Katrina Lenk perform "I Know Your Heart" in this video. The c…

Hartford Symphony Orchestra announces four finalists for new music director by Christopher Arnott

Each finalist will guest conduct a Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert during the 2026-27 season in a bid to replace Carolyn Kuan, who announced she would be stepping down after 16 seasons.

The Beauty Project

Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog

Celtic Woman

Jason Graae: It’s a Graae Night For Singing!

Dapperlesque: An OTHERWORLDLY Gender Bending Burlesque Cabaret

Bent Through Glass

Whitney Leavitt Sets Encore Bow in Chicago on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member will be merry murderess Roxie Hart for two extra weeks.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two – Huntsville

Serial Killer Speakeasy – Mobile

Once Upon a Crime: The Detective Show with Fairytale Suspects

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion dollar scheme by The Associated Press

Nine people have been formally charged and brought before investigating judges.

Whitney Leavitt Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway

Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5. …

Corbin Bleu, John Behlmann Joining Great Gatsby on Broadway

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (High School Musical franchise, Kiss Me Kate) will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production l…

Bloody brilliant or toothless? Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula – reviews roundup by Guardian Stage

The Wicked star plays all 23 characters in a hi-tech London staging of Bram Stoker’s novel by Kip Williams. Here’s a bite-sized look at the critics’ verdicts Dracula, the Ur-vampire an…

Deep Azure review – musical marvels in Chadwick Boseman’s hip-hop tragedy by Arifa Akbar

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonThe Black Panther actor’s melding of social commentary and Shakespearean themes is sometimes opaque yet undeniably poetic Chadwick Boseman was not only an ac…

WE ALL WISH OUR LIVES WERE LIKE A MUSICAL By Peter Filichia

It’s the smartest and sassiest musical revue in town. Considering the pronoun that starts the title, I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, now at the Soho Playhouse through February 28, may …

Roku Hires Patrick Harris as Global Media Revenue Executive by Caitlin Huston

Harris joins Roku after working at Snap and Meta.

Who’s Afraid of The Next Stage? by American Theatre Editors

In this month's newsletter, we look at a new pilot program at South Coast Rep and hear from educators on keys to preparing students for the professional world.

Across the Atlantic, a Season to Envy: London’s Critics’ Circle Nominations Spark Theatre Wanderlust by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: London’s Critics’ Circle Theatre Award 2026 Nominations Announced By Ross Every awards season brings with it a nagging, but all too-familiar mixture of exciteme…

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Hamnet” Shows How Grief Inspires Art by Mary Wisniewski

The lead character in this U.S. premiere at Chicago Shakes is not the playwright, but his wife, Agnes. The play is about her union with the Bard and the family they create, as well as Will�…

Jill Scott makes her Tiny Desk Concert debut by Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA — Jilly from Philly is on the Tiny Desk. On Friday, Jill Scott released "To Whom This May Concern," the North Philly singer and songwriter’s first album in 11 years. The 19-…

Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Irish American Saga in Sorrow & Song by Dennis Polkow

What makes “Irish” work is that no matter how sad things may get, there is always an aura of celebration in the production.

Storms, Maybe Snow Returns to London for Limited Run at The Cockpit by Staff Writer

Playwright and director Miranda Lapworth brings her critically praised Storms, Maybe Snow back to London for a four‑night run at The Cockpit The post Storms, Maybe Snow Returns to London f…

'Deep Azure' review — the late Chadwick Boseman's play is adventurous, committed and tragically pertinent by Matt Wolf

The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe is the possibly unlikely berth for the UK premiere of a 2005 play about Black-on-Black violence from the late, much-missed Chadwick Boseman

Interview: Rufus Hound on The Mesmerist at Watford Palace Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Rufus Hound stars in the world premiere of The Mesmerist, a new production blending illusion, theatricality and a gripping family mystery The post Interview: Rufus Hound on The Me…

‘56 Days’ review: Prime adaptation hooks you in with chemistry, twists by Tribune News Service

When the contents of the bathtub first come into focus at the start of the premiere episode of “56 Days,” you’re not exactly sure what you’re seeing. It’s viscous, with a rainbow s…

Interview: Ann Marcuson on The Secret Garden – The Musical at York Theatre Royal by Greg Stewart

Interview: Ann Marcuson chats about joining The Secret Garden – The Musical at York Theatre Royal. Read more about the revival and the role. The post Interview: Ann Marcuson on The Secret …

The Old Ladies Returns to London for First Production in Over 30 Years at the Finborough Theatre by Staff Writer

The classic play The Old Ladies will return to London for the first time in more than three decades, opening at the Finborough Theatre The post The Old Ladies Returns to London for First Pro…

Watermill Theatre Reveals Second Cohort of Artists for Talent Development Programme Elemental by Staff Writer

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury has announced the four artists who will make up the second cohort of its talent development programme, Elemental The post Watermill Theatre Reveals Second Co…

Sister Mary Returns in Musical Comedy Cabaret Oh Sister Mary at The Arches Lane Theatre by Staff Writer

Oh Sister Mary, the musical comedy cabaret starring Sister Mary, will play a strictly limited engagement at The Arches Lane Theatre The post Sister Mary Returns in Musical Comedy Cabaret Oh …

Brighton Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme for Landmark 60th Edition by Staff Writer

Brighton Festival 2026 has announced its full programme, marking the 60th edition of England’s largest curated multi-arts festival The post Brighton Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme …

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Gate Theatre Dublin and Belgrade Theatre Coventry’s Poor by Staff Writer

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry and Gate Theatre, Dublin have announced full casting for their co‑production of Poor The post Cast and Creative Team Announced for Gate Theatre Dublin and Be…

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Appoints New Chair and Welcomes Two New Trustees by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that Lorna Jack will become the new Chair of its Board of Trustees from March 2026 The post Pitlochry Festival Theatre Appoints New Chair and Welcome…

Broadway Pipeline: February 18, 2026 by Theatrical Index

Fathers and Sons I by JK

Fathers and Sons I When I read over the complete cast list for the upcoming Broadway musical, Beaches, a name stuck out to me, and I had to look up this actor. Was he related to another fam…

Samba schools honor Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades by The Associated Press

By ELÉONORE HUGHES RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Samba and literature rarely share the same stage, but at this year’s Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, two samba schools used their parades to tell th…

Trinidad’s creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable by The Associated Press

By ANSELM GIBBS PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday as it neared the climax of its famed annual two-day carnival. But this year, the eve…

Photos: Alix Earle Visits Jake Shane at ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

Alix Earle paid a visit to All Out: Comedy About Ambition to cheer on her friend Jake Shane, who recently made his Broadway debut in the show. Shane stars alongside Nicholas Braun, Ray Roman…

Photos: Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

The final rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition has taken the stage! The cast now stars Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane. All four are making their Broadway d…

‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Black Swan’ and 14 More Plays and Musicals to See This Spring by Laura Collins-Hughes

Across the country, a flurry of theater productions, including “Black Swan” and “The Lunchbox,” are mining the movies for material.

What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More

Onstage, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and Adrien Brody in “The Fear of 13.” Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.

A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring by Helen Shaw

Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like “Becky Shaw,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant” are getting a chance to shine.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2026- STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Welcomes Teen Critics and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personal…

Alfie Boe Announces New Original Album Face Myself With First Single ‘Meanwhile Gardens’ by Staff Writer

Alfie Boe will make his long-awaited songwriting debut this spring with the release of Face Myself, a deeply personal new album led by the first single ‘Meanwhile Gardens’, released toda…

Elements of Your Business Model That Can Derail Change by Joe Patti

Ruth Hartt made an insightful post on LinkedIn a few weeks ago which caught my attention. She also mirrored it on her own website. She talked about how boards and staffs of arts organization…

HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines by NPR

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy…

On the Couch with Matthew Predny

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Dracula review – Cynthia Erivo’s magnificent modern bloodsucker is defanged in one-woman show by Arifa Akbar

Noël Coward theatre, LondonDeploying accents and wigs, the Wicked star takes on all Bram Stoker’s characters, but the atmosphere lacks the fever or diabolicism required Are people born wi…

The original Australian production of Prima Facie returns in 2026

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Interview: Lorin Latarro on Reinventing Chess, Staging Rock Musicals, and Balancing Broadway With Motherhood

Midwinter Melodies Cabaret

El Teatro VolARTE in…¡Lotería: Game On! February 27- March 7, 2026

An Evening with Marc Shaiman on Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner

THE COUCH 2024

Cuffing Season!

Glow Band – Flyte of the Firebird

Bucks Madrigal Singers

VANITO BROWN EN CONCIERTO

Endectomorph Festival Day 2 // Live Stream

Endectomorph Festival Day 1 // Live Stream

RISING and ACMI announce major collaboration for 2026 – The Vinyl Factory: Reverb

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Up Close with Capote: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Returns to New York in Tru by Ross

There is something particularly exciting and enticing about this; the shortest of limited runs in an off-Broadway space that only holds ninety-nine people. And it doesn’t hurt that this sp…

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents: The Cast of Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off by Suzanna Bowling

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents”, is normally filmed from the Hotel Edison, but due to several unforeseen circumstances we are doing the show zoom style. Today …