Trustus Theatre announced Kelsey Mesa as its new Executive Artistic Director, marking a leadership transition at the Columbia, South Carolina theater company.
The Seattle Symphony will present two intimate chamber music performances spotlighting Chickasaw American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate at Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, featuring works inspired by Pacific Northwest and American Indian traditions.
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra announced Jake Taniguchi as Assistant Conductor and Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, where he will lead community, education, and youth performances.
Liz Coin brings her solo show LIZZY SUNSHINE to SoHo Playhouse for a limited run, exploring addiction, toxic positivity, and family love through clown and character comedy.
Master teacher Diana Byer has announced new Morning Advanced/Professional online classes from through June 5 via Zoom, as a part of her recently launched Teaching Cecchetti, a new channel meant to educate dancers via social media.
Trombonist Dr Terry Leahy has joined American Music Institute as an instructor. Originally from Australia, Dr Terry Leahy holds degrees from the Australian National University, the University of Minnesota and Northwestern University.
Steep Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of THE MAKING, a new play by Dan Aibel reimagining the creation of Star Wars, at the Edge Theater in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, Masterworks Chorale, and the Concord Chorus will perform Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem at Lexington's Cary Hall, alongside the world premiere of Jonathan Bailey Holland's The Nature of Lost Time.
The Burry Fredrik Foundation has named scenic designer Jessie Baldinger as the recipient of the 2026 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship and its $10,000 award.
This May, an ensemble of New York–based student artists will bring THE PILL PLAY, an original Mandarin-language theatrical production (with English subtitles), to Actors Temple Theatre in New York City for two performance days.
Theater Wit has added performances and extended its Midwest premiere of THE ALLY, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Itamar Moses, due to popular demand at its Chicago location.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announced the cast and production team for GEE'S BEND, Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder's 2008 play, running in Evanston, with Tim Rhoze directing.
Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.
Vivid Stage in Summit, NJ will present Old Friends, a cabaret with vocalist Charles Thomas and pianist Rick Knutsen on April 23. Tickets are $25. Learn more about the show here!
'The Lion King', currently playing in Detroit, roars back into Grand Rapids April 8 - 26, 2026, at DeVos Performance Hall for a three-week engagement. As The Lion King returns to Grand Rapids for the first time since its 2019 premiere as part of the Broadway Grand Rapids 25/25 series, several Michigan-born accomplished musicians take center stage. Broadway World Michigan was fortunate to interview Darlene Drew (Flutist) ahead of the tour’s Grand Rapids stop to talk about the show.
Raven Theatre in Chicago has appointed Jonathan Berry as its new Executive Artistic Director, following the departure of Sarah Slight to Goodman Theatre. Berry will lead the theatre into its 44th season.
After a yearlong, nationwide search, Trinity Repertory Company has selected Meredith McDonough as the theater's next Artistic Director. Learn more here!
The Echo Theater Company has revealed the winners of the company’s 2025 New Play Competition. Winners will receive cash prizes, meetings with Echo Theater creative teams, and more.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is welcoming to its Board five nationally recognized leaders whose expertise in music, arts, business, law, and civic life strengthens the company’s national profile while reinforcing its roots in Chicago.
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.