McCarter Theatre Center

The Ravi Shankar Ensemble—a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians curated by Anoushka and Sukanya Shankar— will embark on a 14-city debut tour this Spring.

McCarter Theatre Center announced that former Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann will receive the inaugural Roger S. Berlind Award at its annual gala on June 12, 2026.

McCarter Theatre Center will present a new Teen Conservatory Program starting in 2026, aimed at providing young artists with professional training, mentorship, and performance opportunities. This initiative seeks to nurture the next generation of theater professionals by offering a comprehensive educational experience in a supportive environment.

McCarter Theatre Center will welcome the new year with Kim’s Convenience, the award-winning comedy about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the hit CBC television series later distributed internationally on Netflix.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.

McCarter Theatre is inviting audiences to celebrate the holiday season with the return of A Christmas Carol, filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity.

Gulfshore Playhouse will launch of the Next Wave Festival, a dynamic new play festival showcasing cutting-edge theatrical voices from across the country. Taking place January 31 - February 1, 2026.

McCarter Theatre Center will present its 45th annual production of A Christmas Carol from December 9–28, 2025, continuing a tradition that began in 1980. This year’s staging, adapted and directed by Lauren Keating.

Silkroad will launch SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL in March 2026 under the artistic direction of Rhiannon Giddens. The program will explore how communal music-making supports healing, cultural understanding, and connection across traditions.