Today’s Highlights:
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, featuring Victoire Charles (Rice), Claudia Logan (Mrs. Cee and others), Michael Oloyede (James and Others), Dominique Thorne (Marie), Nana Mensah (Aminata), Brittany Adebumola (Miriam), Maechi Aharanwa (Ndidi), Rachel Christopher (Jennifer), Kalyne Coleman (Chrissy/Michelle/Laniece), and Zenzi Williams (Sista Bea)., opens at LA’s Mark Taper Forum.
Little Boy Little Man, world premiere by Rudi Goblen, directed by Nancy Medina, featuring Alex Hernandez, Dee Simone, Tonya Sweets, and Marlon Alexander Vargas, begins previews at LA’s Geffen Playhouse.
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Broadway Grosses for the week ending Sept. 28
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Kate Hammill’s Emma will run Oct. 22 – Nov. 9 at Virginia Stage Company, directed by Tom Quaiantance.
TBA.
Emma Woodhouse is clever, educated, and energetic… and about to go mad with idleness. In a time when respectable ladies are expected to sit quietly at home, Emma desperately longs for projects—and prides herself on matchmaking, much to the chagrin of her friend Mr. Knightley. But where Emma’s considerable energies focus, screwball comedy follows! A fresh and funny new take on a treasured classic.
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Broadway Showstoppers, a gala beneift in support of LA’s All Roads Theatre Company, will take place Sat. Nov. 22 at 8 PM at LA’s Saban Theatre.
Michael Feinstein, Joely Fisher, Dermot Mulroney, and John Stamos,, with Marsha Bagwell, Benai Boyd, Kay Cole, Misty Cotton, Carmen Cusack, Jason Graae, Tyler Hanes, Maddidon Claire Parks, Jenna Lea Rosen, James Snyder, Diane Vincent, and Lauren Worsham.
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Paul Slade Smith’s Beside Myself will run Oct. 29 – Nov. 16 (opening Nov. 2) at Laguna Playhouse, directed by David Ellenstein.
Tom Daugherty (Colin), Erin Noel Grennan (Gemma), Matthew Henerson ((Karl) , Jacquelyn Ritz (Dr. Alanna ). J. Smith (Sylvie,) et al, and Christopher M. Williams (Jerry).
Step into the brilliantly inventive world premiere BESIDE MYSELF where modern anxiety meets magical possibility, as a revolutionary medical procedure creates an unexpected double dose of identity crisis. This witty, surreal comedy sparkles as two versions of one woman wrestle for control with hilarious and profound results. comes a comedic exploration where finding your best life means learning to embrace both sides of yourself.
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Stages St. Louis has announced its 2026 season: Casting and additional information TBA.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (May 30 – June 29)
Guys & Dolls (July 25 – Aug. 24)
. Come From Away (Sept. 19 – Oct. 19)
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Bproven Guuilty Arrest the Clowns — Insolent Until Proven Guilty, by Chas Harvey, Megan Stogner,Willa Fossum, & Cihan Sahinsk. will run Oct. 30 – Nov. 15 at The Actors’ Gang, directed by Chas Harvey. Megan Stogner, Willa Fossum, and Cihan Sahin.
. Chas Harvey, Megan Stogner, Willa Fossum, Cihan Sahin, and Zoe Maolina.
According to our intelligence sources, an underground criminal organization of anarchist clowns has conspired to lay siege to the Ivy Substation in Culver City, California, for a strategically coordinated act against human decency. This rebel demonstration will be the perfect opportunity for our agency to intercept their insurgency and ARREST THE CLOWNS.
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New York Theatre Workshop will present a new version of Lucas Hnath’s Tartuffe Nov. 28 – Jan. 11, 2026 (opening Dec. 16), directed by Sarah Benson, with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly.
Matthew Broderick (Tartuffe), David Cross ( Orgon), Emily Davis (Mariane), Bianca del Rio (Mme Pernelle), Amber Gray (Elmire), Ryan Haddad (Damis), Francis Jue (Cleante), Lisa Kron (Dorine, and Ike Ufomadu ( Valére).
Tartuffe is in our house. We’ve got to get him out.
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Godspell will run Oct. 23 – Nov. 16 at Sk0kie’s Music Theater Works, directed by Matthew Silar.
P-Jay Adams, Brandon Acosta Diana Marilyn Alvarez, Maxwell J DeTogne, Maxwell, Tafadzwa Diener, Kaitlin Feely, Emily Holland, Nicholas Ian (Nicholas, Jenna Makkawy, Dani Pike , Connor Ripperger, Concetta Russo , Jacob Simon, Ethan Smith, and Eldon Warner.
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Stalled, by Liesi Wilke, Andy Marsh, & Kyle Puccia, is now available for streaming on all platforms.
Lauren Ward, Grace Venus, Carrie Sutton, Evita Khrime, Josie Benson, Regina Co, Rebeca-Jo Roberts, Isabella Vervais, Cezarah Bonner, Emma Espada, and Joanna Kirkland.
In Seattle’s Tech City Plaza executive ladies’ room are a frazzled mother of a neurodivergent daughter, a fierce 16-year-old slam poet with a daunting problem, a terrified queer computer scientist, and a single mom and daughter searching for connection and forgiveness. Held aloft by soul-stirring melodies and a solid pop vibe reminiscent of Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, and Fun Home, the story follows these complicated women as they navigate the challenges of their lives with heart and courage.
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David Ireland’s Most Favoured will run Dec, 11 – Jan. 24, 2026 at the Soho Theatre (link & tix TBA), directed by Max Elton.
Lauren Lyle and Alexander Arnold.
A 45 minute theatrical amuse bouche to whet the appetite for more Christmas fun. Mary’s been sleeping with strangers across Scotland for eight months. Tonight’s conquest: Mike, an American tourist who’s never heard of KFC. After the best sex of her life, she tells him what she’s been hiding. Then he tells her what he’s been hiding
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“Do You Remember,” a film tribute celebrating Clive Davis, will take place Mon. Oct. 6 at 7 PM at LA’s The Wallis.
A new, previously unreleased film celebrating the music that defined generations— from Janis Joplin to Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel to Earth, Wind & Fire, from Aretha Franklin to Whitney Houston, Patti Smith to Santana, from Barry Manilow to Dionne Warwick and Alicia Keys — and the legendary visionary, Clive Davis, who helped bring it all to life. The film offers music lovers an exclusive glimpse into how Davis helped shape the music industry and music history, featuring an extraordinary collection of rare film and video highlights honoring the incredible career of this music industry legend. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Clive Davis and iconic GRAMMY and Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated songwriter/composer/producer David Foster.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream will begin previews Oct. 12 and open Oct. 16 at the Sheen Center, directed by Bradford Cover.
Austin Pendleton, Rachel Botchan, Anique Clements, RJ Foster, Carine Montbertrand and Andy Paterson.