BWW News Desk - Page 6

Inland Pacific Ballet will present its annual production of THE NUTCRACKER this holiday season, with four performances at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont (December 13–14) and three performances at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside (December 20–21).

This holiday season, acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella—known for his soaring performances and work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra—returns to the Jersey Shore for a special hometown concert at Manasquan High School on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Los Angeles Ballet has announced the addition of a sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker, on December 26 at 2:00 pm at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced The Sound of All Things, a new art exhibition by painter Ted Papoulas, on display throughout the run of the Theatre's upcoming production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Yale Repertory Theatre is presenting Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, the final production staged by James Bundy as the organization’s Artistic Director, after 23 years of leadership at Yale (where he has also served as Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama). Check out photos of the production.

South Coast Repertory is celebrating 45 years of bringing Orange County the timeless tale of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Check out photos of the production.

The musical version of A Christmas Carol comes to life at The Wick Theatre with a score by Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. The production injects new life into the iconic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s ghostly encounters on Christmas Eve. See photos of the production.

The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.

The Treble Choir of Houston has been selected to perform at the 2026 Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Convention in Albuquerque. The organization is seeking community support to help all participating students attend.

The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced the launch of the  Caribbean Theatre Festival – “Caribbean Calling: Roots & Resurgence,” a landmark celebration of English-speaking Caribbean artistry, storytelling, and cultural legacy.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center will present its 2025 production of BLACK NATIVITY, written and directed by Calvin J. Walker. The production will feature new original music by Walker and Steven A. Taylor and a contemporary framing of Langston Hughes’ classic.

Asolo Repertory Theatre will present a Pay What You Will performance of COME FROM AWAY, an initiative designed to increase accessibility while supporting the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

CAPA will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s new adaptation BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER TALES at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets are available through the CAPA Ticket Center and the organization’s website.

Chase Padgett will return to the stage with 6 STRING CHRISTMAS, a holiday cabaret blending music, comedy, and storytelling.The production will feature live guitar performance, personal stories, and seasonal songs.

Coast to Coast Talent Group (CTC) will host its annual Holiday Charity Event in Los Angeles, supporting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ ReBUILD LA initiative and the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry.

The global stage phenomenon STOMP will appear at the Coppell Arts Center in January for two performances. The production, created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, features percussive storytelling using everyday objects. Tickets are available through the Arts Center’s website and box office.

The Den Theatre has announced its January 2026 programming at its Wicker Park location. The month will feature stand-up, podcasts, solo shows, and comedy award events across multiple stages.

Jefferson Performing Arts has announced that acclaimed local theatre leader Gary Rucker, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, has joined the organization as Creative & Managing Director of the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.

Black Broadway Tulsa will produce what is believed to be the first all-Black cast production of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY. Performances will take place at the Maya Angelou Auditorium in Tulsa.

Salle Pauline-Julien has announced its Winter–Spring 2026 programming, continuing its role as a cultural center for Montreal’s West Island. The season will feature music, dance, theatre, and new works from local, national, and international artists.