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Soul Train Awards to Return to BET, Make Debut on CBS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

BET will air the return of "SOUL TRAIN AWARDS," simulcast on CBS for the first time, taped in Chicago and produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.

Trisha Paytas to Launch THE ERAS OF TRISH Tour in Australia
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026

Trisha Paytas will bring her THE ERAS OF TRISH show to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, marking her first Australian tour, presented by Teg Dainty.

A FINE BALANCE Extends Run at Crow's Theatre Amid Ticket Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Crow's Theatre has extended its world premiere adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto, following its status as the company's fastest-selling production, with the run already 95% sold.

PBS to Air EUGENE ONEGIN Encore, MARLOW MURDER CLUB and MAGPIE MURDERS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

PBS programming will include a Great Performances at the Met encore of EUGENE ONEGIN alongside streaming episodes of THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB and MAGPIE MURDERS, according to a network tune-in alert.

AMERICAN MASTERS to Premiere MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD on PBS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026

A new American Masters documentary chronicles poet Mary Oliver's life and work, featuring interviews with Maria Shriver, John Waters and Ada Limón, plus poetry read by Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Colbert.

John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron to Headline Academy Museum Gala
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron as honorees of its upcoming fundraising gala, presented by Rolex and co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw.

Arts Ignite To Celebrate 20th Anniversary; Honoring Danielle Brooks, Whitney White, and Tom Viola
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026

Arts Ignite’s 20th anniversary gala event will be held at City Winery NYC. The milestone celebration, titled Illuminate, will honor Danielle Brooks, Whitney White, and Tom Viola, three leaders whose artistry, service, and commitment to the arts reflect Arts Ignite’s ongoing mission.

GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW Delays Closing; Will Now Play Through January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026

Gazillion Bubble Show will extend its run at New World Stages, allowing the family production to mark its 20th anniversary before its final performance.

Listen: Sam Gravitte, Michael Orland, Jamie Wooten Unite for 'Love Is Why We're Here'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

Actor Sam Gravitte, music director Michael Orland and playwright-songwriter Jamie Wooten have collaborated on the single Love Is Why We're Here, a song centered on hope and connection.

Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmys
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

The Television Academy has named Michael J. Fox recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, honoring his advocacy and research funding for Parkinson's disease, ahead of the Emmy Awards telecast.

MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD Doc to Premiere on PBS
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

American Masters documentary on Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver features interviews with Maria Shriver, Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Colbert, and Helena Bonham Carter, alongside never-before-seen archival materials.

Wynonna Releases Video for New Song 'Am I Missing Out' Ahead of Upcoming Album
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026

Wynonna shared a new music video for 'Am I Missing Out,' the latest release ahead of her upcoming studio album.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Comes To Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' Playhouse Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will present Tuesdays with Morrie from October 27 through November 29. Directed by Serena Brook, the production stars Gabriele Angieri as Morrie and Ryan London Levin as Mitch.

A FINE BALANCE World Premiere to Open Crow's Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

Crow's Theatre will present the world premiere stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE, adapted by Anosh Irani and directed by Artistic Director Chris Abraham, at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto.

Branford Marsalis Quartet to Headline DOWNTOWN JAMAICA RIDDIM & JAZZ FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning will present its fourth annual Downtown Jamaica Riddim & Jazz Festival in Rufus King Park, headlined by three-time GRAMMY winner Branford Marsalis and his quartet. The free event features a full lineup of live music.

ALWAYS OLIVIA Tribute Concert to Play Riverside Casino in Iowa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

Singer Annie Aiello, a former 'The Voice' candidate, will front Always Olivia at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa, performing five decades of Olivia Newton-John hits with a Chicago band.

Photos: Oprah Winfrey Poses Backstage with the Cast of RAGTIME
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 20, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime just welcomed a very special guest to the Vivian Beaumont Theatre! Earlier this week, the one and only Oprah saw the Tony-winning revival and visited the cast backstage. Check out photos here.

GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW to Play Final Performance After 19 Years in New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

After nearly two decades, Gazillion Bubble Show, founded by Bubble Artist Fan Yang, will play its final New York City performance at New World Stages in September, concluding a 19-year run.

Art as Activism on Broadway: Meet the Trailblazers Behind Black Women on Broadway
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 19, 2026

At a time when stories are being challenged, erased, and reimagined in real time, the communities most impacted are often cared for the least, with few industry spaces designed specifically for their support. In 2020, three powerhouse theater artists and Tony Award nominees, Amber Iman, Jocelyn Bioh, and Danielle Brooks, set out to change that. What began as a desire to celebrate Black women working in theater has grown into Black Women on Broadway (BWOB), a thriving community dedicated to mentorship, recognition, wellness, and professional development for Black women working both onstage and behind the scenes.

Photos: A WOMAN IN REVERSE to Make World Premiere at Midtown International Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Andrea Mezvinsky's solo show A WOMAN IN REVERSE makes its world premiere at the American Theatre of Actors in New York. Directed by Suzanne Bachner, the comedy follows a divorced daughter confronting generational patterns over a single day. Go behind the scenes with these rehearsal photos.