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The Alhambra Theatre & Dining has announced the return of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, running May 14 through June 14.

Oklahoma’s premier ballet company, Tulsa Ballet, performs at the Royal Opera House for the first time on Wednesday May 13, bringing its 'Made in America' mixed bill to the Linbury Theatre.

The new Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will be filmed for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC.

The Educational Theatre Association announced 15 schools as 2025-2028 Premier School distinction recipients, honoring programs that demonstrate exceptional commitment to theatre education and student success.

Lydia Johnson Dance will present two world premieres alongside repertory works at New York Live Arts, featuring a multi-generational cast and scores by Nico Muhly, Henryk Górecki, and Aleksandra Vrebalov.

The Palace Theatre was the place to be earlier this week week when The Lost Boys, the final show of the 2025/26 season, opened on Broadway.

All new footage has been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls The Musical, touring until January 2027.

Bristol Riverside Theatre will present REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES by Josefina López, following five Latina seamstresses navigating identity, immigration, and self-worth, directed by Cuban American theater artist Leyma López.

Quinn Lemley will present alternating performances of SWINGING HOT TOMATO and RITA HAYWORTH: THE HEAT IS ON! at New York's Triad Theater, blending jazz, blues, and cinematic storytelling.

WINNDance, a new international dance company of ballet dancers aged 40 and above, will present the world premiere of SCIROCCO: DEATH IN VENICE – BRIDGE OF SIGHS at Teatro Malibran in Venice.

Florida Studio Theatre announced a leadership evolution as it prepares for the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza expansion, with Richard Hopkins and Rebecca Hopkins assuming new executive roles while a national search begins for an Artistic Director and Managing Director.

Los actores hispanos Eric González y Rodrigo Calderón participan en el estreno mundial de esta producción dirigida por Luis Salgado en el GALA Hispanic Theatre.

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, Resonance, which will feature Lea Salonga, Ray Chen, Elf in Concert, and more.

The Next Festival of Emerging Artists announced its 14th season, celebrating women immigrant composers with world premieres at PS21 in Chatham, NY, National Sawdust in Brooklyn, and Gibney Dance in NYC.

NJPAC announced registration is open for the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, with finalists set to perform on the NJPAC stage in Newark before a panel of judges including José James and Gretchen Parlato.

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.

After playing Elder Cunningham for a year on the national tour of The Book of Mormon, Diego announced that Chicago was going to be his last tour stop and would then be transferring to the Broadway production to continue playing Elder Cunningham!

My schedule is starting to get tighter and tighter as the school year comes to an end.

A few weeks ago I watched a series of reels made by Ken Davenport where he encourages high school theater organizations to incorporate more theatrical business positions into their organizations.

In any industry, rejection is inevitable.

Spring time in New York City is nothing short of unreliable weather and the beginning of outdoor dining and markets making a comeback! Being able to be back home and finally get to work in theatre the way that I want has definitely been the best.

When approaching future auditions and performance opportunities, I firmly believe that I will hold tight to NOVAdance.

All in all, 2026 is shaping up to be a great year for music, especially for us pop music fans.

Productions of all kinds are important, including student-led, youth, and community theatre productions.