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YANDHA DJANBAY (GO SLOWLY) to Return to Merrigong Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Gunai artist Kirli Saunders' one-woman show YANDHA DJANBAY (GO SLOWLY) returns to Merrigong Theatre Company, exploring love, grief, and responses to the 2024 referendum after standing ovations at its 2025 debut.

Review: Broadway Across Canada’s performance of MAMMA MIA! will have you dancing in your seat
by Amanda Barnum - May 20, 2026

Thanks to a 14 year run on Broadway and the hit 2008 film featuring a star-studded cast, Mamma Mia! is one of the most well-known Broadway shows internationally. The timeless music of ABBA and the strong themes of love, family, and self-identity make this show an instant success. Its popularity was immediately clear, with audience members donning feather boas, platform shoes, disco-era fashions, and the greek staples of flowing white and blue florals. Broadway Across Canada delivers with a truly impressive cast, striking wardrobe, and mind-blowing choreography.

Passim's Annual Summer BOSTON CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL to Return For Fourth Of July Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Passim's Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest) will return to Club Passim in Harvard Square with free daytime performances and a ticketed evening show featuring local Celtic musicians.

Review: MAMMA MIA! Delights Audiences at Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - May 18, 2026

20-year-old Sophie Sheridan grew up not knowing who her father was. Determined to find out, she snoops through her mother’s diary for answers. What Sophie finds scandalizes and delights her: there are three different men who could be her dad. Eager to solve the mystery, she invites them to her upcoming wedding – without telling her mom. So begins the smash-hit musical, Mamma Mia! 

Cast Set for BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the Drury Lane Theatre production of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, by Alan Janes, featuring the music of Buddy Holly, and directed by Drury Lane Theatre Artistic Director Matthew D. Carney.

Jeremy Jordan, Lawrence Brownlee and More to Perform at Newport Classical Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

The Newport Classical Music Festival will present concerts across Rhode Island venues, featuring pianist Michelle Cann, Broadway star Jeremy Jordan, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, and a regional premiere co-commissioned by the festival.

Hunter College MFA Program to Present Industry Reading Of THE OIL PRESS By Drew Praskovich
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of The Oil by Drew Praskovich, featuring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan.

Listen to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Broadway Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026

The official cast recording of Broadway's The Queen of Versailles is now available on digital platforms from Sony Masterworks Broadway. Listen to the album now, featuring music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.

Starcatcher Theater Debuts Full Workshop of LOUDER THAN WORDS: A NEW MUSICAL
by Gillian Blum - Mar 30, 2026

Louder Than Words: A New Musical, written by Christian Andrews and Hannah Stephens, returns to the stage with a new and revised workshop at Starcatcher Theater in Akron, Ohio.

Chicago Children’s Theatre Awarded $10,000 Grant From The TYA Fund
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Theatre for Young Audiences USA (TYA/USA) has awarded Chicago Children's Theatre a $10,000 grant as part of the TYA Fund, a fund to support midsize theater organization members of TYA/USA.

Leland Ko And Nathan Meltzer Named 2026 Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

Leland Ko and Nathan Meltzer have been named 2026 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients. The award recognizes emerging classical musicians. Performances will be broadcast in April.

2026 Newport Classical Music Festival to Feature 30 Concerts in July
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 30 concerts across 11 venues from July 2-19, 2026, showcasing a wide range of classical music performances.

Photos: New Look at MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

Check out new production photos for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Fresh off a historic and hugely successful six-month return to its original Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, the celebrated and beloved musical officially relaunched at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in March.

Tracklist Revealed For THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The tracklist has been revealed for the forthcoming Cast Recording of The Queen of Versailles. The Queen of Versailles will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on May 22.

The Pussycat Dolls, JADE, & Ava Max To Headline OUTLOUD Music Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

The Pussycat Dolls (Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts), JADE, and Ava Max are set to headline the OUTLOUD Music Festival, which takes place at West Hollywood Park June 5–7, 2026.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Unveils 2026-27 Lineup with Premieres and Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

The Shriver Hall Concert Series has announced its 61st season for 2026-27, featuring a robust lineup including two U.S. premieres co-commissioned by SHCS. The season will also mark the Baltimore debut of renowned saxophonist Steven Banks alongside the Verona Quartet, as well as the first Baltimore performances by pianist Igor Levit and Trio Afiori. Additionally, cellist Pablo Ferrández will make his Baltimore recital debut. Other highlights include appearances by pianist Hélène Grimaud, violinis

Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s THE FULL MONTY
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 4, 2026

The Full Monty follows the fortunes of six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York. With no job, money or prospects, they are fed up. When the men spy their wives and other local women going crazy over a group of male strippers, an idea begins to emerge. Overcoming their jealousy and feelings of emasculation, they decide to make some quick cash by forming their own act–a team of male strippers with ‘real man’ bodies

THE FIT PRINCE Will Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)) will be touring to Belfast, Newcastle, Manchester, Dublin, Oxford, Hull, and more.

Fat Theatre Project to Present KASSANDRA AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Terror Cottas & Chicago Park District (in collaboration with Fat Theatre Project) will present Kassandra at the Top of the World this spring, written and directed by Eileen Tull.

Video: James Van Der Beek Stars in Trailer for Final Film THE GATES
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

You don't want to cross this neighborhood pastor in the first trailer for The Gates, starring the late James Van Der Beek in one of his final roles. Check out the trailer now.