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AMERICAN SUBLIME: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts is Coming to The Delacorte Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

The Public Theater and Public Forum series curators Alexa Smith and Jeremy McCarter will present American Sublime: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts in The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

Young Entertainer Awards to Honor 10th and 11th Ceremonies in Double Event at Harmony Gold Theatre; Nominees Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

The Young Entertainer Awards announced nominees for a combined 10th and 11th ceremony at Hollywood's Harmony Gold Theatre, with Greg Evigan set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Newport Classical Music Festival to Celebrate The Piano With Four Featured Concerts In July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

The Newport Classical Music Festival will present four piano-focused concerts at The Breakers, Castle Hill Inn, and Emmanuel Church, featuring pianists Dmitry Shishkin, Michelle Cann, Janice Carissa, and the duo of Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy.

Video: Inside the Musical Numbers of STOP! THAT! TRAIN!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2026

Director Adam Shankman and stars Ginger Minj and Jujubee dish on creating the musical numbers for Stop That Train, now in theaters.

Feature: MICHELLE JOHNSON CELEBRATES FREEDOM – A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 19
by Debbie Hall - Jun 11, 2026

Acclaimed vocalist Michelle Johnson, known as “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz,” performs Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration. She returns to Myron's at The Smith Center on June 19 for an inspiring and deeply personal concert that honors the spirit of Juneteenth through music, movement, storytelling, and celebration.

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Jun 3, 2026

A jukebox musical based on the music of ABBA, MAMMA MIA! knows exactly what it is and makes absolutely no apologies for it. It’s fun!

Photos: First look at King Avenue Players’ PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 3, 2026

Set during the Lavender Scare of the 40’s-50’s, this witty, heartfelt, and timely story of love, friendship, and resilience in the face of impossible choices is one you do not want to miss.

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - May 30, 2026

Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already know by heart. Few productions have maintained the kind of global appeal that MAMMA MIA! has enjoyed since its debut, and its latest stop at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC this week offers another reminder of why. 

Broadway Bound Theatre Festival to Present 12 World Premieres in 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring world premieres of two musicals and ten new plays at AMT Theater in NYC's Theater District.

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.