James Jackson News

ENCORES! Series and More Set for New York City Center 2026 Winter/Spring Programs

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 13, 2026

New York City Center will present its 2025–2026 Winter/Spring season.

Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady and More Join 2026 Encores! Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 9, 2025

New York City Center has revealed additional cast members for the 2026 Encores! series, including Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder, and more.

2025 Provincetown Theater Annual Gala & Award Honorees Revealed

by Stephi Wild — August 13, 2025

At their annual gala fundraiser, the Provincetown Theater in Provincetown, MA will present the four 2025 Provincetown Theater Impact Awards during a festive celebration at the historic Provincetown Monument.

TRASH DAY to be Presented by Out of the Box Theatre in August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 6, 2025

Get ready to laugh until your sides ache and then perhaps feel an uncontrollable urge to clean your own garage! Out of Box Theatre will present the return of 'Trash Day'.

Review: 24 HOUR PLAYS: LITTLE ROCK at CALS Ron Robinson Theater

by Theresa Bertram — August 6, 2025

Homecoming.

Cast Set For SHAKE IT UP BABY! at the Epstein Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 28, 2025

The full cast has been announced for a new musical about The Beatles’ Hamburg years which is set to be premiered at the Epstein Theatre this autumn.

PANGEA PRIDE June Lineup Includes James Jackson Jr., David Cale, Tjasa Ferme and More

by A.A. Cristi — June 3, 2025

Pangea has put together a lineup of diverse entertainers in June for its contribution to Pride Month.

Interview: James Jackson Jr Celebrates BIRTH THE ALBUM in Concert at Pangea

by Rebecca Kaplan — May 30, 2025

The Obie Award-winning star of Strange Loop and White Girl in Danger will sing tracks from his upcoming album BIRTH at the 6/7 concert.

James Jackson, Jr. to Celebrate Album BIRTH in Concert at Pangea NYC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 20, 2025

To celebrate the June 6 release his album Birth, James Jackson Jr.

Bucks County Playhouse to Launch Summer Theater Training for Teens

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 16, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse is launching a new summer training initiative: the Playhouse Institute Summer Conservatory, a four-week intensive theater program designed to empower and inspire the next generation of theater artists.

The 92nd Street Y Unveils Full Lineup for Summer Cabaret Conference

by Josh Sharpe — April 9, 2025

After a thrilling inaugural year in 2024, The 92nd Street Y, New York’s School of Music has announced the full lineup for the 2025 92NY Summer Cabaret Conference running July 14-18, 2025.

Telly Leung Joins BACK TO THE BEECH Fundraiser at Laurie Beechman

by Stephi Wild — November 4, 2024

Performers will come together for BACK TO THE BEECH - an evening to benefit the survival and revitalization of the beloved Laurie Beechman Theatre located in the West Bank Cafe.

Cast Set For SALEM Halloween Concert at the Green Room 42

by Stephi Wild — October 27, 2024

This Halloween, audiences are invited to experience the first public New York City presentation of SALEM at a special concert performance at The Green Room 42 on October 31st.

Review: Roberto Araujo's Heartfelt I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW at The Green Room 42

by Maya Gengozian — September 24, 2024

Roberto Araujo made a triumphant return to the Green Room 42 on September 20th with an encore of his Bistro Award-winning autobiographical cabaret, I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – May 28 to June 2, 2024

by Rebecca Kaplan — May 28, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including pride kickoff events, an