Review: THE OLD MAID / QUEEN MARY / MARTHA GRAHAM at Spoleto
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 3, 2026
Scottish Ballet's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS is likely to stand as the most spectacular triumph at Spoleto Festival USA 2026, and festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF, will probably remain the best theatre.
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
THE MAESTRO Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.
92nd Street Y to Feature Julia Bullock, Seth Parker Woods, and Conor Hanick in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York will presentJulia Bullock, soprano; Seth Parker Woods, cello; and Conor Hanick, piano in Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:30PM.
Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW AT SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA at Dock Street Theatre
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 4, 2025
Spoleto Festival USA's bipolar weekend of WHITE BOX and POLAR BEAR & PENGUIN was an admirable pairing for young and old -but not as grippingly theatrical as the world premiere staging of Benjamin Britten's opera, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, retelling the ghostly Henry James novella under the direction of Rodula Gaitanou
Spoleto Festival USA Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2025
Spoleto Festival USA have announced the lineup for its 49th Festival taking place from May 23 to June 8. Charleston's enchanting backdrop sets the stage for more than 120 unforgettable performances, including six world premieres and two U.S. premieres across opera, theater, music, and dance.
1927'S PLEASE RIGHT BACK Comes To The Southbank Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024
1927's PLEASE RIGHT BACK has announced its run at the Southbank Centre, blending live performance and animation. The show will be held from October 10-15, 2024, offering a unique theatrical experience.
PLEASE RIGHT BACK Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
Award-winning company 1927 will returne to the UK for the first time since 2021 with their new show Please right back at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, where they are Associate Artists, from 24 - 27 July.