Spoleto Festival USA News

Hooshyar Khayam to Release Album ROYÂ via Phenotypic Recordings

by Rachel Stone — October 23, 2026

Hooshyar Khayam announced a new album, ROYÂ, featuring soprano Saina Alikhani, pianist Katherine Dowling, and Thalea String Quartet.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/22/2026; Jobs In Administration, Operations, and More

by — October 22, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/22/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS to Return to Nashville Ballet

by Stephi Wild — October 13, 2026

Nashville Ballet will present choreographer Maria A.

Martha Rivers Ingram to be Honored by Charleston Community at Charleston Gaillard Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 2, 2026

Ashley Hall, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston Symphony, Rivers Foundation, and Spoleto Festival USA will jointly host a tribute celebrating Martha Rivers Ingram's contributions to the arts, education, and Charleston community.

Young Texas Artists to Present CLASSIC CABARET at Dosey Doe

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 1, 2026

Young Texas Artists will host a season kickoff cabaret featuring soprano Brennan Blankenship, pianist Petronel Malan, and cellist Cirdan Vonnahme at Dosey Doe concert hall, with proceeds supporting the organization's competition and programming.

WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Music Video Premieres From David T. Little Opera

by Rachel Stone — October 1, 2026

A new music video from David T.

Victoria Livengood and More to Star in THE MEDIUM at Opera Carolina

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 28, 2026

Opera Carolina revealed the cast and creative team for Gian Carlo Menotti's THE MEDIUM, featuring Grammy Award-winning contralto Victoria Livengood as Madame Flora.

OMAR Company Premiere to be Presented at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2026

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the company premiere of Omar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, inspired by the memoir of West African Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said.

Six New Leaders Take the Stage This Week

by Alex Freeman — August 24, 2026

Leadership shifts hit NYC, The Old Vic, and Cape Town City Ballet, while Shea's Buffalo breaks ground on its $34.

Katharine Laidlaw Named Marketing Director for George Mason's CVPA

by Stephi Wild — August 18, 2026

George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts has named Katharine Laidlaw as director of marketing and communications, following leadership roles at Spoleto Festival USA and other arts institutions.

Solti Foundation U.S. Names 16 Conductors for 2026 Career Assistance Awards

by Rachel Stone — August 13, 2026

The Solti Foundation U.

MAXIMUM PLEASURE GUARANTEED Soundtrack Sets Release Date

by Josh Sharpe — July 9, 2026

Platoon will release the soundtrack for the Apple Original series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” on Wednesday, July 15th, to coincide with the airing of the season finale, premiering globally on Apple TV that same day.

DORRANCE DANCE to Perform at Fred Kavli Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2026

Dorrance Dance, the Bessie Award-winning tap company founded by MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance, will perform at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, featuring works by company members and Dorrance herself.

Review: THE OLD MAID / QUEEN MARY / MARTHA GRAHAM at Spoleto

by Perry Tannenbaum — June 3, 2026

Scottish Ballet's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS is likely to stand as the most spectacular triumph at Spoleto Festival USA 2026, and festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF, will probably remain the best theatre.

Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA

by S.E. Barcus — May 28, 2026

Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.

Spoleto Festival USA Releases Live Chamber Music Album 'Vivaldi Meets Vahdat'

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2026

Spoleto Festival USA and Phenotypic Recordings released 'Live from Spoleto 2025: Chamber Music, Vol.

THE MAESTRO Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2026

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.

Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March

by A.A. Cristi — January 27, 2026

Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026.

Spoleto Festival USA Launches Partnership with Apple Music Classical

by Josh Sharpe — January 16, 2026

Spoleto Festival USA has set Live from Spoleto 2025: Orchestra, the first release in a new, multi-project partnership with Apple Music Classical.

Spoleto Festival USA Reveals 2026 Season Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2026

Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2026 season, running May 22–June 7, 2026, featuring more than 110 performances across opera, dance, theater, music, jazz, and community programs.