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Ballet Hispánico raised more than $1,465,000 at its 56th Anniversary Gala, honoring Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. with the Civic Inspiración Award and choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa with the Artistic Inspiración Award.

The Non-Violence Project North America Foundation and National Sawdust will host a free workshop for middle and high school students to reinterpret the Knotted Gun, with one design selected for permanent installation.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season, Olivia Katz, and many more!

The Plaza Theatre continues the rollout of its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season with a new slate of performances spanning world-class classical music, iconic pop tributes, theatrical storytelling, and beloved artists. Building on a season defined by artistic excellence and cultural resonance, this latest announcement reflects the Plaza’s commitment to presenting unforgettable live experiences in the heart of Palm Springs. 

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art announced its 2026 Carle Honors honorees, recognizing Bryan Collier, Ellen Michelson, the International Youth Library, Claudia Bedrick, and Robert L. Forbes at a September 17 gala in New York City.

Marc Maron, known for his podcast WTF with Marc Maron and Netflix series GLOW, will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark April 9-11, with tickets priced at $40.

The October Project Poetry Contest, co-founded by poet Julie Flanders, vocalist Marina Belica, and composer Emil Adler, opens April 1 and closes April 30, with judges including Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco.

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

I Killed Andy Breitbart will return to Chicago for a limited three-week run at The Apollo Theater Studio. Written and performed by Pam Dickler, the solo show explores the events surrounding Andrew Breitbart and a Chicago theater company during the 2012 election cycle.

Ballet Hispánico New York will host its 56th Anniversary Gala at New York City Center, honoring Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa with performances and tributes.

Q. Smith will join the Moms' Night Out concert at The Green Room 42 on April 18th. Moms' Night Out is the ultimate cabaret series where your favorite showbiz mamas gather for an evening of storytelling in song.

Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, will serve as a co-producer of the Broadway revival of Proof.

What did our critic think of THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut?

The sign of a good play is that it can ring out its truth through different eras and still seem utterly relevant to the moment. 

Theater and television stars Caissie Levy, Adam Kantor and Jo Lampert will perform, and comedian and advocate Dana Goldberg will host an upcoming gala supporting Jewish Queer Youth (JQY).

Join authors Tayari Jones and JerriAnne Boggis as they delve into the themes of KIN at The Music Hall Lounge on March 6. This engaging discussion will explore the intricacies of their work and its impact.

Georgetown Palace’s The Mountaintop skips the monument and gives us the man. A powerful reminder that history isn’t made by saints, but by people who keep walking anyway.

The Ensemble Company is set to stage the provocative play OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD in February 2026, promising a blend of dark humor and intense drama.

Artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sara Bareilles gathered in protest Saturday at The People's Filibuster outside The Public Theater in New York City in protest of ICE.

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary with 'Dialogues & Conversations', an exhibition curated by founder Emily Rauh Pulitzer. The show features over 90 works by artists like Jasper Johns and Doris Salcedo, exploring artistic exchanges and significant engagements in art history.