Kaneza Schaal News

Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.

Houston Grand Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, which includes a new production of Verdi’s Aida; a new staging of Carlisle Floyd’s seminal American opera, Susannah and more.

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

HERE Arts Center will present additional performances for their World Premiere of Dream Feed, a new electro-acoustic vocal work created by The HawtPlates.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped promote Under the Radar Theater Festival's 'Under the Radar for All' effort, giving away 1,500 free tickets to participating shows at theaters across the city.

OPERA America is recognizing the nearly 100 artists, companies, and trustees whose creative work and initiatives won grants and awards totaling more than $1,000,000 in 2025.

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and Music on Main will present the world premiere of Split Tooth. Learn more here!

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced its winter lineup of performances and events, featuring artists across music, circus, comedy, fashion, and visual art.

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!

Under the Radar will return for its 21st edition. Since its reemergence in 2024, Under the Radar has gathered artists, audiences, and theater industry experts around a thrilling array of contemporary performances shaped by fearless experimentation.  

As part of The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Public Performance Program, they have commissioned Helga Davis, Ayana Evans, and Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more about programming here.

OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors. Learn more about the recipients here!

The Doris Duke Foundation announced the six recipients of the 2025 Doris Duke Artist Awards – the largest prize in the United States that is dedicated to individual performing artists.

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional details for their For The Culture Series for A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem (London-Jenin), and directed by Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Oliver Butler (What the Constitution Means to Me).

The Mellon Foundation has announced a $1 million grant to the Under the Radar (UTR) Festival, the internationally renowned platform for experimental theater and groundbreaking performance.

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed initial details for their For The Culture Series for A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem. Learn more about the programming and see how to attend.

La MaMa in association with En Garde Arts will present Visual Echo's World Premiere of SpaceBridge, a live performance conceived and directed by Irina Kruzhilina, presented in partnership with Under The Radar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Under the Radar has revealed the lineup of productions for the 20th Anniversary festival, reimagined for the second year as a citywide event, and the largest edition of the festival to date. See full programming and learn how to attend.

The 2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria have been announced.  The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to upholding the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly) and elevating extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance and film through career-advancing grants.

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.