Theater Newswire

Under the Radar 2026 is back—here’s what the city’s boldest theater festival is all about

Under the Radar isn’t a festival you casually wander into. With 31 shows spread across 24 venues in four boroughs, the 2026 edition is a cultural sprawl that can feel both thrilling and mildly panic-inducing, depending on how much planning you do before …

Edwardsville High Shines at 50th Illinois Theater Festival

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School students and staff were recognized during the 50th Illinois High School Theater Festival, held this past weekend at Illinois State University, for their outstanding contributions to the performing arts. Quinn Krewson …

Mamdani distributes 1,500 free tickets to performances at theater festival

FLATBUSH — MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI visited Brooklyn College on Jan. 9 to distribute 1,500 free tickets to performances at Under the Radar festival, one of the nation’s largest theater showcases.  According to the New York Times, 12 producers and presenters …

Cairo Reaffirms Cultural Leadership as 16th Arab Theater Festival Opens Under Presidential Patronage

Sun 11 Jan 2026 | 11:10 AM Under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, and Ismail Abdallah, Secretary-General of the Arab Theater Institute (ATI), officially inaugurated the 16th edition of the …

Mamdani Joins UNDER THE RADAR Theater Festival for Ticket Giveaway

Legends and legacy: My Wilmington theater journey | John Staton

Jan. 13, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET If it wasn't for theater, there's a good chance you would not be reading this. There's not a direct line from my love for plays and musicals to my 30-plus-year career in newspapers, more a meandering path. A journey, …

Linda Hamilton Has Undergone A Major Transformation

With an acting career that has encompassed one of filmdom's most popular franchises dating back to the 1980s, a cult-hit television series during that same decade, and, more recently, a key role in one of Netflix's most popular series, " …

'Singin' in the Rain' splashes into the Henegar Center 

Jan. 13, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET The Henegar Center in Melbourne is staging a production of "Singin' in the Rain" from January 16 to February 8. The musical is set in the 1920s and follows Hollywood stars transitioning from silent films to " …

Today In Culture, Tuesday, January 13, 2026: Danny’s Tavern Demolition | Evanston’s New Jazz Club | Wrightwood 659’s ...

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Wrightwood 659 Names Executive Director Mariah Keller will be the executive director of Wrightwood 659, the “arts space in Chicago’s …

Iranian Cinema Body Makes Appeal As Directors Die In Regime Crackdown: “Another Tiananmen Tragedy Is Forming Before Our ...

The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) has appealed for the international community to take action as the Islamic Republic continues a deadly crackdown on popular protests which have swept the country in recent days. “The brutal actions of …

ISM to compete in first One Act Play competition

The International School of Minnesota (ISM), a private, college-preparatory school based in Eden Prairie, will perform “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview” later this month for its inaugural year in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) …

Y Arts bound for Atlanta with "Elf Jr."

Y Arts performers are bound for the annual iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta Jan. 16-18. For this year’s adjudication piece, a cast of 30 will perform “Elf the Musical Jr.” based on the the film starring Will Farrell. The performance is …

All-time Rutgers football great is suing the school. Here’s why.

Eight years ago, I sat down in a Trenton office building with the man who was about to become the next New Jersey governor: an openly liberal, dad-joke-spouting, onetime aspiring musical theater actor from Massachusetts turned wealthy Wall Street executive …

Feds seek forfeiture ruling in former theater director’s wire fraud case

BAY CITY, MI – Federal prosecutors on Thursday, Jan. 8, asked a judge to issue an order allowing the government to seize and take ownership of any real or personal property traced to the $750,000 at the center of the wire fraud conviction against former …

Viera’s Barnhill voted Teacher of the Year, Moss Employee of the Year

Francine Barnhill has had a number of different jobs throughout her life. But there was always something about teaching high school theater that she found appealing. Now in her 10th year of teaching, her fourth as Viera High School’s theater director, …

Sentencing Delayed for Former State Theater Director

A federal fraud case tied to a major Bay City renovation project is moving forward with a new sentencing date. Court records show former State Theatre director Mike Bacigalupo will now be sentenced February 23. He had been scheduled to return to court Jan. …

Philippine Theater Star Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan Lands Title Role in Sonny Calvento’s ‘Mother Maybe’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Philippine theater actor Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan has secured the title role in director Sonny Calvento‘s “Mother Maybe,” joining previously announced star Anthony Jennings, Southern Lantern Studios revealed. The horror-comedy-drama, a tri-national co- …

Inside the real-life relationships of the 'All in the Family' cast, 55 years after it premiered

Ron Galella Collection via Getty Carroll O'Connor and Nancy O'Connor; Jean Stapleton and William Putch The 1970s sitcom All in the Family forever changed television. The show aired on CBS for nine seasons from 1971 to 1979 and followed the life of …

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

Alex Timbers sits with cast members from “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” “Just in Time,” “Beetlejuice” and “All Out: Comedy About Ambition” at the Nederlander Theatre in New York on Dec. 19, 2025. (Emilio Madrid via AP) NEW YORK — Fifteen years ago, rising …

Ruadán Books and Temple Dark Books Form Publishing Cooperative

Ruadán Books and Temple Dark Books come together to form a Dark Fiction Independent Publishing Cooperative BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ruadán Books is thrilled to join a cooperative with Temple Dark Books, …

“JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT” RETURNS FOR MASSIVE 60-CITY TOUR CELEBRATING THE FILM’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Experience the Cult Classic Film With the Iconic Soundtrack Performed Live Accompanied by David Bowie’s Iconic Vocals; Tickets Go on Sale January 16 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The magic dance …

Neurotechnology Launches a Natural Language Processing Platform for Languages of the Baltic States

The AI-powered platform provides speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities that help organizations automate tasks in the languages of the Baltic States. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neurotechnology, a provider …

Author Chad Duran Examines Class, Identity, and Cultural Division in the Novel Aloha Freddy

Author Chad Duran weaves romance and social tension into an emotionally charged novel about desire, identity, and irreversible consequence. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Chad Duran delivers a haunting …

Dry Box Inc Delivers Military-Grade Set for Angel Studios’ New Apocalyptic Series 'Homestead'

Dry Box Inc supplied 20 shipping containers to build a rugged desert military encampment for Angel Studios’ apocalyptic series "Homestead." CHEHALIS, WA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dry Box Inc, the leading …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES DRAMA FEATURE “INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS"

Mumblecore Drama Feature from All-New Indie Studio HBHK Sets Digital Debut on North American VOD Platforms and DVD January 13, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film …

New Afterlife Documentary now on Apple TV

Two international evidential mediums share their journey and mission to bring the truth of life after death to the world. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We Don’t Die Films is proud to announce the official release of …

R.M. Almonte Chasing a World Record Through a –28°F Alaskan Winter

Fairbanks plunged to –28°F. The doors still opened & the books still sold out. R.M. Almonte’s one-year, 50-state world record mission reached Alaska (State #15) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the dead of an …

Internationally Acclaimed Director Christopher M. Allport Honored With Palma di Eccellenza Award

Bestowed by the World Class Film Awards and International Excellence Awards in Milan, Italy. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally acclaimed director Christopher M. Allport was honored at a gala …

Yelena Stezhenskaya Releases Meeting An Ogre, A Fairy Tale Of Healing, Exile, And Unexpected Courage

Blending classic magic with timely social themes, the new paperback reimagines what it means to be a monster and a hero. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Yelena Stezhenskaya, with translation by …

Bhagwan Ra Afrika Examines Life’s Final Threshold In A Matter Of Life & Death: Discourses On The Essence Of Spirituality

A profound spiritual work invites readers to confront death not as an end, but as the gateway to liberation and true understanding. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiritual teacher and author Bhagwan Ra …

Behind Every Perfect Husband is a Body Count: Top Dating Coach Launches Debut Thriller

STRATFORD UPON AVON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Kingdom – A seemingly perfect love story turns dangerous as secrets and lies emerge, forcing a woman to face the shocking reality of who her partner truly is, and …

'Blossoming Resilience' Chronicles A Powerful Journey From Pain To Purpose

Dr. Kimberly Toney’s moving autobiography offers hope, healing, and inspiration through a life defined by perseverance and self-acceptance. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Blossoming Resilience: …

Mike Lockington Delivers A Practical Guide To Mental Wellness In Resilience On The Front Line

A veteran police officer & wellness leader offers 101 real-world guidance to help trauma-exposed professionals, leaders, & families build lasting resilience. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After nearly …

New Book Silent Screams From the Hamptons Offers an In-Depth Look at Emotional Addiction and Toxic Relationship Cycles

Award-winning TV producer Christa Jan Ryan delivers a raw, unflinching memoir confronting addiction, domestic violence, and the psychology of staying too long. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award- …

'Feeling Big Feelings' Helps Children Navigate Emotions With Faith, Compassion, And Confidence

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Machaela offers a gentle, God-centered guide to emotional wellness for young readers. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when parents and educators are increasingly …

Dividing Untangled Light: Verses Of The Heart Illuminates Faith, Grief, & Social Conscience Through Contemporary Poetry

Eufe Tantia Jr.’s new collection offers a reflective meditation on love, belief, and what it means to be human in a fractured world. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poet, photographer, and editor Eufe Tantia Jr. …

Xavier Deberry Invites Readers Into Spiritual Transformation With A Living Vessel: Renewing Your Mind

The faith-centered journal offers a guided path toward mental renewal, Christ-centered identity, and purpose-driven living. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with distraction, doubt, and …

Tarun Singh Brings Timeless Spiritual Insight to Modern Life in Katha Upanishad: The Path Within

The #1 new release reinterprets one of India’s most profound sacred texts as a practical guide for clarity, purpose, & inner peace in today’s fast-paced world. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a …

The Original Doughbrik’s Snacks Wavers Launches in Dubai with Special Event Featuring David Dobrik at Candylicious

Over The Weekend, Wavers by David Dobrik debuted at Candylicious in The Dubai Mall DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Original Doughbrik’s Snacks Wavers has made its biggest global debut yet, launching inside …