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Puffin Cultural Forum to Host IN EQUAL MEASURE Staged Reading on Police Accountability
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Puffin Cultural Forum will present a special staged reading of In Equal Measure, followed by a facilitated community discussion on police accountability, communal grief, and the moral consequences when justice systems fail.

Pregones/PRTT Unveils MARCH IS MUSIC 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

Obie and Drama Desk Award-winning company Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (Pregones/PRTT) announced additional details for March is Music 2026, their popular concert series at Pregones Theater.

Interview: James Lent of SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 20, 2026

As a versatile performer, Dr. Lent frequently appears at prominent Southern California venues such as the Beverly Hills Hilton, House of Blues, LA Live, and the Ritz-Carlton. His extensive theater credits include performances in productions of Cabaret, Chicago, Chess, A Chorus Line, and Oklahoma. As a music director, his work spans productions such as Spamilton, Grease, West Side Story, and Rent. He is available as a soloist or can provide additional instrumental ensembles including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Next up! James is the Music Director and Conductor for SWEET CHARITY! at The Jaxx Theater in Hollywood, CA. Previews 3/13,14, 19

Composer-Pianist Thomas Nickell To Return To Tenri Cultural Institute For Solo Piano Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

American composer/pianist Thomas Nickell will continue his 2025/26 season with a solo piano recital at New York City's Tenri Cultural Institute. As a pianist, Mr. Nickell has given many public performances of works by Bach, Beethoven, and more.

The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2026�"27 Season - LINCOLN IN THE BARDO, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring five new and 12 repertory productions, a special 60th-anniversary gala, and performances of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

The Carbonell Awards to Host 49th Annual Ceremony at FAU’s University Theatre on November 16, 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2026

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, announced that the 49th annual awards ceremony will be held on Monday, November 16 at 7:30 pm, at the University Theatre on the Boca Raton Campus of Florida Atlantic University.

Leonidas Kavakos Named Principal Guest Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Music Director Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra announced that conductor-violinist Leonidas Kavakos has been appointed the Orchestra’s principal guest conductor.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Karen Mason To Celebrate 75th Birthday With Concert At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

Karen Mason will celebrate her 75th birthday with a special concert at Birdland Jazz Club. Directed by Barry Kleinbort with music direction by Christopher Denny, the evening will feature Broadway favorites and personal stories from Mason’s award-winning career.

Western Piedmont Symphony to Perform MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE in Hickory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory.

AN EVENING WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL is Coming to 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Brian Stokes Mitchell. Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances.

Allen Center to Present Trio of Piano Concerts in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The Allen Center in Newton will present three piano concerts in March, featuring performances by renowned pianists including Yuki Yoshimi. These events will showcase a diverse range of piano music to the community.

Carnegie Hall’s Early Childhood Programs Reach Thousands Of Families Across The Globe This Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Carnegie Hall will present a series of early childhood programs aimed at engaging families worldwide, enhancing musical and developmental learning. These initiatives are set to impact thousands globally, fostering early cultural and educational experiences.

Frank Dain To Reprise A CELEBRATION 24 YEARS IN THE MAKING At Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Award-winning vocalist Frank Dain will present 'A CELEBRATION 24 YEARS IN THE MAKING' at Don't Tell Mama on March 1, celebrating his latest album and honoring his late husband.

Sono Luminus To Release SEMMELWEIS, A New Song Cycle By Raymond J. Lustig
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Sono Luminus will release SEMMELWEIS, a new song cycle by Raymond J. Lustig with words by Matthew Doherty. Inspired by the life of physician Ignaz Semmelweis, the album features Charlotte Mundy and The Rhythm Method.

World Music Institute to Present ZAKIR HUSSAIN ETERNAL at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Starting with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, A 75th Birthday Celebration of Rhythm, Genius, and Joy will take place at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, presented by World Music Institute.

Interview: The Orchestra of St. Luke’s Is on a Mission to Bring Accessible Music to NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 17, 2026

Read a conversation with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s President and Executive Director James Roe about highlights of their 2026 season, how to support OSL, and how parents can get their kids involved in the Youth Orchestra of St. Luke's (YOSL).

The Bacon Brothers Set 'People In The World Tour' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026

The Bacon Brothers are set to embark on their upcoming 'People In The World Tour,' launching on May 1, 2026 in Senatobia, Mississippi, and criss-crossing the country through early Fall.

Meow Meow Joins Ramin Karimloo in SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Sweeney Todd has found its Mrs. Lovett! Actress, dancer, and cabaret performer Meow Meow will star alongside Ramin Karimloo, who takes on the role of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Video: SIX On Broadway Welcomes Dylan Mulvaney, Abigail Barlow and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

SIX the Musical added some new jewels to its crown tonight with the debuts of Dylan Mulvaney and Grammy Award winner Abigail Barlow. Check out video from inside the theatre as the new queens take the throne!