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 Ballet Rose will make its New York City debut with Ballet Rose: Made in Miami on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST at the Florence Gould Theater

Sycamore Media Group will present an invite-only industry reading of Sarah Anne Sumpolec's new play The Vigil in New York City on April 10, with Sumpolec also directing the reading.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Broadway star Karen Akers, Marilyn May's annual birthday show, Outsiders star Brent Comer and more.

Presented by the Mannes School of Music, the Mannes Chamber Music Festival will be presented at Arnhold Hall from April 7-14, 2026, and will feature the Mannes faculty and students performing chamber music from the canon to the contemporary.

Ballet Rose will make its New York City debut with Ballet Rose: Made in Miami on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Florence Gould Theater.

Sometimes alchemy really happens. A blockbuster title with a perfect cast at the most appropriate time of year makes up the spectacular new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR now playing at Shea’s 710 Theatre.

A new rehearsal video offers a first look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals, featuring Justin Lesch as Judas performing “Heaven on Their Minds” alongside the full company.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Karen Akers, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, Ben Allison, and Billy Stritch Trio, alongside returning acts like Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.

Jazz trumpeter Bob Ferguson will receive the George Mesterhazy Jazz Master Award at a gala on April 30 at Linwood Country Club, presented by the South Jersey Jazz Society.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

HBO has released a preview from the forthcoming sixth episode of DTF St. Louis, the ongoing limited series starring David Harbour and Jason Bateman. The new episode debuts this Sunday.

You can now get a first look at production photos and a first-look clip of “Sit Down, John” ahead of 1776’s opening night this weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production runs through early May.

Watch The Pitt Episode 14 preview! Robby tackles a tough case, Langdon risks a spinal procedure & the night shift heats up. Airs HBO Max April 9, 2026.

The Florida Film Festival has announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition, featuring a documentary about the original Toronto production of the musical Godspell, the dark comedy Over Your Dead Body, and more.

FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette went out with a bang, ending its run with a series high on Hulu and Disney+. Viewership for the Love Story season finale was nearly 20% ahead of the prior week’s episode and more than 90% higher than the series premiere.

54 Below will host Marilyn Maye for her annual birthday celebration across multiple April performances, alongside cabaret and Broadway-themed shows including 54 Sings in Me 2016 and more.

In a clip from the season three finale of Shrinking, Alice gets ready to move away to college. Before this big change, Jimmy rattles off the activities he has planned for them on their last day together. Watch the sneak peek now.

Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News New York have launched a new initiative, “Magical Moments,' which offers select audience members the chance to visit backstage.

The official cast recording of Broadway's The Queen of Versailles is now available on digital platforms from Sony Masterworks Broadway. Listen to the album now, featuring music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.

Hannah Kevitt celebrated the end of her run as the full-time 'Claire' in Maybe Happy Ending by 'passing the charger' to her successor, Claire Kwon. A tradition at the production every time a role is passed on to a new performer, watch the video!