John Henry News

“So I’ve got a story to tell you. It’s a good one.” Marcus Kyd paces the small stage of the black box theater at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop where the house has been arranged like a comedy club.

Collaboraction Theatre Company opened Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till on February 6 — check out photos from the production, running through March 1.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will present a diverse lineup of performances for its 2026 summer season, featuring classical concerts and special events.

Collaboraction Theatre Company has revealed the cast and design team for Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, the inaugural production at Chicago’s newest live theater space, Collaboraction’s new House of Belonging in Humboldt Park.

The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its 47th season, and Truth And Light Media, will present Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical, from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.

The Rich Kid Rules, a new coming-of-age crime drama set in the high-pressure world of elite teen professionals, will mark its East Coast premiere at the NY CITY TV Festival on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Cincinnati Opera announced the election of officers for its board of trustees for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, as well as the addition of eight trustees and seven Cincinnati Opera Board Associates.

Steve Earle's 11th annual John Henry's Friends Benefit concert will take place in December. Learn more about the upcoming concert and see how to attend.

On Friday, November 28, 2025, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Miró Quartet will release a new holiday album, Hearth, on PENTATONE. In curating this album, Miró asked each participating composer to select a piece linked to his or her own heritage and personal associations.

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series at Trinity Church returns October 23, 2025, with Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1. The season continues with a festive Holiday Brass concert, the Erinys Quartet, and Trio Candesco. Tickets go on sale October 1.

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series at Trinity returns October 23, 2025, with Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1. The season continues with a festive Holiday Brass concert, the acclaimed Erinys Quartet, and Trio Candesco. Tickets go on sale October 1.

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) will open its 2025–2026 “Timeless Tales” season with a laugh-out-loud, world-premiere adventure for the whole family: Not Your Mother’s Goose! The show will run October 3- November 2, 2025.

The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of its Season 29 opener, Chelsea Marcantel's acclaimed play EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL, making its DC Premiere at Keegan.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, plus more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The American Recital Debut Award Foundation announces today that cellists Gabriel Martins and Rainer Crosett have been named the award's 2025 recipients. Learn more here!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

Fresh off their successful spring run, The Dollyrots are headed back out on the road for a series of Florida dates in April, followed by a UK tour alongside Don’t Panic, and a summer West Coast run deemed the Get On This Ride Tour with Go Betty Go.

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play by Katori Hall, The Hot Wing King, with direction by Timothy Douglas.

54 Below will present Bachelorette Duets with Julie Biancheri Julie Biancheri selects 12 bachelors to sing her favorite musical duets, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Frozen… and more.