Justin Vivian Bond News

Don’t miss Michael R. Jackson’s Operatic Debut! Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) makes his operatic debut with Opera Philadelphia this February at the Academy of Music, bringing his “provocative mix of high-mindedness and low satire” (The New York Times) to a new scale.

But before that OH, MARY! run, John is coming to NUMBERS HOUSTON to do a special all-day event for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. It's gonna happen on December 28th! It's all brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON, who were the folks who fought to save the River Oaks Movie Theater.

Works & Process will present Opera Philadelphia for a preview performance of Complications in Sue by Michael R. Jackson. This preview of Complications in Sue shows how one librettist, one actor, four singers, and ten composers joined forces.

Opera Philadelphia will unveil COMPLICATIONS IN SUE, a new opera by Pulitzer and Tony winner Michael R. Jackson, at the Academy of Music in February 2026. Inspired by an idea from Justin Vivian Bond and scored by ten composers.

Rehearsals began this week for an upcoming benefit concert at Joe's Pub of song highlights from Love The Struggle, an original musical in development co-written by Stacy Kray and Yair Evnine.

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 jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

Joe's Pub has revealed the artist selections for the 2025-26 Joe’s Pub Working Group. Launched over ten years ago, the program was conceived to address the rapidly shifting state of the performing arts in New York. Learn more!

A total of $60,000 was raised for the ACLU's LGBTQ & HIV Project at Rufus Wainwright's one-night-only concert presentation of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night.

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Just last night, Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss, Betsy Wolfe, Patti LuPone, Elizabeth Teeter, and Justin Vivian Bond, gathered at Town Hall for Rufus Wainwright's one-night-only concert presentation of  John Cassavetes’ Opening Night. Check out photos here!

St. Ann’s Warehouse has just announced that Tony nominees Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James have joined the cast of St. Ann’s new production of Eugene O’Neill’s “Anna Christie,” directed by Thomas Kail. We have all of the details here!

This fall marks the 70th anniversary of Café Carlyle. Tucked inside The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, the legendary cabaret supper club has been a home for timeless performances. See the lineup here!

Grammy-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim, a Haitian American artist hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation) will serve as Opera Philadelphia’s Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season.

Grammy-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim, a Haitian American artist will serve as Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season.

Celebrate pride with dance, drag, DJs and excellent cabaret. We put together some of the best events in NYC this week. See some of the most unique shows celebrating everything LGBTQ+ at a range of budget points.

St. Ann’s Warehouse will open its 2025–26 Fall season with three productions. Julia McDermott anchors the blistering dark comedy Weather Girl by Brian Watkins, plus more.

Joe’s Pub curates a collection of emerging and established artists representing the colorful fabric of New York City’s millions of residents. We spoke with Joe’s Pub’s director Alex Knowlton ahead of their 2025-26 season about their mission and goals

The 13th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” will host its 2025 Judy Art Auction. We've have an exclusive look at the art in these photos! Learn more about the event here.

Two-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch has joined the cast of the 13th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” at Joe's Pub. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.