Mahalia Jackson News

Ebony Repertory Theatre will present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', starring Grammy-winner Ledisi and NAACP-winner Chester Gregory, from May 21 to June 8, 2026, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.

Ebony Repertory Theatre will present Ain't Misbehavin'. Based on the book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr., the Tony-Award winning musical is directed by Wren T. Brown, ERT’s Founder & Producing Artistic Director, with Grammy Award-winning singer Ledisi (Selma; Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story) and NAACP Award-winning actor Chester Gregory.

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r. young.

From the Rose Theatre in Kingston, to Wolverhampton, to Chichester and soon to arrive in the West End, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu talks the journey of Marie & Rosetta, learning, legacy and the joy of working on a two hander with Beverley Knight.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present an updated version of the gospel musical HOW I GOT OVER: A GOSPEL REVUE, featuring a mix of traditional and popular gospel songs, from February 18 to March 29.

John Mulaney will bring Mister Whatever to the Mahalia Jackson Theater for Performing Arts  next month. The event is on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:30PM.

Tony Award winner and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday brought the house down at 54 Below with a powerful performance of “I Am Changing,” the signature anthem she made famous on Broadway.

ATG Entertainment has promoted Erik Newson to Senior Vice President, Music, Comedy, and Events Programming, North America expanding his remit across all ATGE’s markets in the U.S.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Brian L. Boyd in ENIGMA, the first Independent Artist Program showcase of the season. The two-night event will feature an original theatrical work created in collaboration with M.A.D. Music Acting Dance Inc. and performed by a company of WBTT artists. Boyd, a longtime member of the troupe with extensive stage credits, will return to Sarasota for the premiere.

During Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s 26th theatre season, which will be a celebration of the “Soul of a People,” WBTT will offer Pride Nights during the run of each regular season show.

New Orleans in the fall isn’t just about crisp air, gumbo and jazz drifting through the streets; it’s also a prime moment for theater, dance and bold storytelling. As the city cools, stages heat up.

Details have been revealed for the upcoming musical event For the Love of God! a spectacular night of Qawwali, Sufi, and Gospel music at The Towl Hall. Learn more!

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to the David H. Koch Theater for three weeks. The repertoire features classics by Paul Taylor that display his extraordinary range, from romantic to humorous and from poignant to controversial.

Broadway alum Ledisi and Grammy-winning vocalist Gregory Porter have released “You Got What It Takes,” from Ledisi’s forthcoming album, For Dinah, her tribute to the great Dinah Washington. Listen to it now!

Conductor/Music Director Emily Marshall and Associate Conductor Heidi Joosten are set to join the U.S. leg of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour. Kicking off Sunday, September 14 in Iowa City, the tour will head to more than 70 cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and many more.

Not Dead Yet! – John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 comes to the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans in September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance.

The Town Hall has revealed initial programming for their 2025-2026 Season of The Town Hall Presents. The 2025-2026 season will celebrate Black Brilliance, Queer Icons, Girlhood, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets here!

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its 2025–2026 season, themed “Soul Of A People.” The lineup includes Purlie, Paradise Blue, How I Got Over, and a new original musical Lies, Spells and Old Wives’ Tales, plus the return of Black Nativity for the holidays.

Following a spring stateside run, Empire of the Sun will kick off the new fall 2025 leg on September 23 in Salt Lake City, hitting amphitheaters and venues across the U.S.