Rufus Wainwright News

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.

Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater held its 2026 Annual Gala on Monday, March 2, honoring Dr. Justin Vivian Bond as this year’s Vanguard Honoree. Check out photos of the production.

To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Tony Award winner Matt Doyle made his long-awaited return to 54 Below with a brand new show, New Beginning. Watch videos of him singing Joni Mitchell, Sara Bareilles, Carole King, and more!

Hozier, Jon Batiste, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, and more will be among the lineup for the tenth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, which will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 5.

Bucks County Playhouse will present a new series titled 'Women of Note' starting in 2026, showcasing performances and works by prominent female artists and creators. The series aims to highlight the contributions of women in the arts at the renowned venue.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone's revival concert Matters of the Heart, Isaac Mizrahi's annual Valentine's Day residency at the Carlyle Cafe, jazz and more.

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced HEARTBEAT, its inaugural arts and wellbeing summit bringing together artists, scientists, and health professionals. The initiative is part of Lincoln Center’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and community wellbeing.

Choir! Choir! Choir! is coming to the Discovery Theatre this month. Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer!

Tony Award winner Matt Doyle will make his long-awaited return to 54 Below with a brand new show, New Beginning. This performance is a tribute to the great singer-songwriters who have inspired Doyle throughout the years. 

Ben Platt's Live at the Ahmanson residency has featured a surprise guest appearance every performance, including Josh Groban on opening night, Khalid, Amber Riley, Coco Jones, Demi Lovato, Rufus Wainwright, and more. See photos!

Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson is the highest grossing concert event in Ahmanson Theatre history! With Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner has come back to his Los Angeles hometown theatre where he began his career.

Broadway’s master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, to the Carpenter Center.

What did our critic think of SPENCER DAY: SONMGS FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT at Feinstein's At The Nikko?

New York City-based dance company, Ballets with a Twist, has announced the premiere of Hot Toddy: A Dance and Music Film Extravaganza. The debut will feature the company’s own B-Twist Orchestra, a collection of internationally-acclaimed musicians.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.

Rufus Wainwright has shared I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill, a new tribute album that explores the songbook of German-American composer Kurt Weill. Listen to it now.

World of Wonder has unveiled the superstar guest judge lineup and official trailer for the brand new season of Canada’s Drag Race, premiering Thursday, November 20th. Check out the trailer now.