The most popular performing arts books of 2026

Performing arts books are about the stage. Theater, dance, opera, circus and stand-up comedy are covered through histories, biographies and practical guides to acting, directing and performing. For people who work in the wings and for audiences who love a night out. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Nonstop Bodies
Cover of Nonstop Bodies

Nonstop Bodies

Rennie McDougall

Published 2026

384 pages