The Martha Graham Dance Company was honored with the 2026 Capezio Dance Award at its 100th Anniversary Gala, alongside the announcement of a commemorative Salvatore Capezio x Martha Graham dancewear collection launching in Fall 2026.
The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.
Six-time GRAMMY winner Amy Grant will bring her Me That Remains Tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, supporting her first new album in over a decade, produced by Mac McAnally.
Casting has been announced for the UK concert premiere of the new musical ‘I Dream', which will be staged at The Other Palace on Monday 27 April at 3pm and 7:30pm.
A one-night tribute concert celebrating the work of Grammy-nominated composer Rona Siddiqui will take place in New York City, featuring Broadway performers including Bryce Pinkham and Natasha Yvette Williams.
The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) just announced the appointment of Steven Dawson as its new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. With over a decade of experience in the performing arts sector, Dawson brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in audience engagement, revenue optimization, and strategic marketing.
Jane Fonda lent her voice to a protest against President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center. The event, The titled was hosted by the Committee for the First Amendment.
New York City Ballet announced Friday it will not perform its scheduled six-day engagement at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., during the week of June 1. The company informed its dancers via email, offering no public explanation for the decision.
Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello was inducted into the OPERA America Opera Hall of Fame at the OPERA America Salutes Awards Dinner on Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Plaza Hotel.
Since early 2025, the Kennedy Center has faced major upheaval following the Trump administration’s takeover—here’s a timeline of key developments leading to its planned two-year shutdown.
On the business side, the independent acquisition of Serino Coyne signals a shift away from the consolidation model that has defined much of the advertising world, while the merger of Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO illustrates how financial pressure is prompting institutions to find strength in unity. On the creative side, BroadwayWorld's Spring Preview paints an exciting picture of a season packed with star power and long-awaited arrivals. Internationally, UK theatremakers are pushing for greater recognition of emerging craft disciplines at the Oliviers, and a landmark Irish experiment offers compelling evidence that investing directly in artists yields measurable cultural and economic returns.
American Ballet Theatre will present its 2026 Summer Season at the Metropolitan Opera House, featuring four full-length ballet classics. Tickets for the season will be available in April.
The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees has approved a two-year closure of the Washington performing arts complex for renovations, according to reporting from CNN.
Richard Grenell is expected to step down as president of the Kennedy Center, according to Axios, with facilities executive Matt Floca set to succeed him ahead of a planned two-year closure for renovations.
UNOFFICIAL LATE NIGHT, the innovative comedy variety show, is set to return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this March. Created by Amelia Cameron, the show offers a unique blend of stand-up, sketch, and improvisation, revealing the chaotic process behind late-night show production. The upcoming performance will feature familiar faces like Armin Haracic and Earl Wyatt, alongside newcomers such as Mit Landy and special guest Gabby Cameron. This event promises to delve deeper
A workshop of a new musical ‘I Dream' will have its UK premiere at The Other Palace. ‘I Dream' follows civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy at the end of his life as he reflects on his lifelong friendship and memories with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This week's theater news spans triumph and turbulence in equal measure. On the celebratory side, Ann-Margret is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chita Rivera Awards, Broadway dims its marquees to honor luminaries including Robert Duvall and Bret Hanna-Shuford, and the 2026 Olivier Award nominations are in — with Into The Woods and Paddington The Musical leading the pack.
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Jean Davidson as Executive Director and CEO of The Wallis. The Wallis, located in Beverly Hills, one of region’s leading performing arts presenters, is now in its 13th year.
National Symphony Orchestra executive director Jean Davidson will step down from the Kennedy Center after less than three years, citing ongoing turmoil at the arts institution.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
