by Sierra Pasquale There is something delightfully conspiratorial about The Mystery of Edwin Drood. A show that invites its audience not just to watch but to participate, to judge, to choose, and to revel in theatricality for its own sake. In the hands of SLOC Musical Theater, this production embraces…
by Shera Cohen, In the Spotlight, Inc. This season’s Majestic Theater offerings commonly bookend its schedule with musicals, and 2025/26 continues that tradition. Sweet, homespun, and slice of life topics take place in slots #2 and #4. Smack in the middle, at #3, is the comedy – not just any…
A Celebration of Heart, Humor, Music, and the American Spirit! The Sharon Playhouse, in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut, is proud to announce its 2026 Season — a vibrant lineup of musicals, special events, and YouthStage productions that celebrate resilience, community, and the stories that define the American spirit. Performances…
by Jess Hoffman Next to Normal is one of only a handful of musicals ever to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama, but despite this honor, I had not seen it when I went to Steamer No. 10’s production, which runs through January 18th. Steamer No. 10’s production of this…
Glens Falls, NY — The Adirondack Theatre Festival (ATF) proudly announces its 32nd summer season, a dynamic lineup of plays and musicals that celebrate connection, courage and community. Running June through August at the Charles R. Wood Theater in downtown Glens Falls, the season features an acclaimed new work, a Tony Award-winning musical, a laugh-out-loud play…
Good afternoon, and happy new year to you! My name is Mark Perry. As we begin 2026, I wanted to introduce myself and also share a bit about what to expect for the upcoming season. 2026 is a year of growth and expansion here at Bridge Street Theatre! The biggest…
Visionary Theater-maker Tina Packer Dies at 87 Sept. 28, 1938 – Jan. 9, 2026 Tina Packer—acclaimed actor, director, writer, teacher, and founding artistic director of Shakespeare & Company—passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, surrounded by her son, Martin, and close friends. Born in Wolverhampton, England, and raised in Nottingham,…
Hear ye, hear ye! Without further ado and with unmeasured excitement, Will Kempe’s Players (WKP) is pleased to announce our summer repertory season – totaling, as promised, THREE shows for 2026. Come April, once we’ve finished crowning the rightful king of Scotland, we’re rollicking right into repertory season. This summer…
The Two Of Us Productions, the award-winning theater company based in Copake NY, is pleased to announce our 2026 season of quality live theater and music. For their 26th season, we’ve picked shows that we hope will please, entertain, and inform our many enthusiastic audience members: · Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson; an…
Holiday greetings from all of us at Berkshire on Stage! This is your Webmaster (Webmistress??), Gail M. Burns (and my dog, Sylvie). I asked my excellent team of theatre critics to write a little something about their favorite experiences of 2025. I gave them no instructions as to length or…
Great Barrington— On Tuesday January 27th at 7 p.m., Great Barrington Public Theater’s Chat GBPT Series returns with ‘Theater on the Edge, How Do We Meet the Moment?’ with guest panelists Jim Petosa and James Nicola, and moderated by the Great Barrington Public Theater Artistic Director team Judy Braha and Jim Frangione. Producing…
Playhouse Stage Company announces auditions for Summer Season 38 and is seeking students, Non-Equity, and AEA actors for all productions in the 2026 summer season. Productions: AUDITIONS CONTINUE: January 22–25, 2026 AUDITION SCHEDULE & FORMAT: Auditions are open sign-in only. There is no advance registration. All auditioners will be seen…
MONTAGUE – Valley Players kicks off its third season with its first Open Mic Theater Night at The Rendezvous (78 3rd Street, Turners Falls) on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00pm. The evening will feature scenes and speeches from a wide variety of plays, old and new, chosen by the performers themselves. During…
Bennington, VT – January 13, 2026 – The Monument Arts & Cultural Center (the MACCenter) will remind us of Bennington’s rich literary tradition on Valentine’s Day Weekend. The MACCenter is bridging poetry and theatre with an interdisciplinary event beginning Thursday, February 12th with readings of juried poems by seasoned, and emerging poets,…
West Springfield, MA (1/19/26) – West Springfield’s Majestic Theater announces a summer apprentice program, seeking to provide emerging artists in the Pioneer Valley and beyond with professional performance experience and educational offerings from industry professionals. Majestic Theater Apprentices will perform in one or both Majestic Children’s Theater productions. The 2026 season is announced as Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!: The…
Fort Salem Theater is currently interviewing Music Directors, Stage Managers, and Designers (lighting, sound, costumes) for our 2026 season. Below are dates for each production, followed by stipend details for each position. If you are interested in applying, click here, or send your resume to Kyle@FortSalem.com. Please note: if you have completed the 2026 application, you will be contacted within the…
The Ghent Playhouse is delighted to kick off the new year with Peter Shaffer’s uproarious farce Black Comedy, directed by Ed Dignum (director of last season’s hit Lend Me a Tenor). Performances run for two consecutive weekends, January 23–25 and January 30–February 1. Set in London during the height of…
