Ravinia Festival Unveils 2026 Season Featuring Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Hugh Jackman, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 12, 2026
The Ravinia Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will showcase a lineup of more than 90 artists. This season also marks the unveiling of the newly redesigned Hunter Pavilion. The festival, known for its diverse range of performances, continues to be a significant event in the cultural calendar, attracting music lovers from various genres. The updated venue is expected to enhance the audience experience, providing a modernized space for performances.
BEAU JEST Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 5, 2026
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Beau Jest, James Sherman's delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat.
Review: I DO I DO! at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs
by Theresa Bertram
- Feb 23, 2026
Love was unmistakably in the air at Music Box Lounge Valentine’s weekend as audiences gathered for the perfectly timed production of I Do! I Do!. Featuring beloved Hot Spring performers Dan Breshears and Tami Kendall, with Kristen LaMadrid serving as Music Director and pianist, this intimate two-person musical became a celebration of romance, not just the excitement of new love, but the humor, frustration, and deep devotion that come from building a life together.
Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Music Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner
- Feb 8, 2026
Now “playing” at Music Theatre Heritage inside Crown Center through February 22 is the latest iteration of the most produced modern musical play in history. It is called “The Fantasticks.”
If “Fantasticks” is new to you, you are past due for a treat. If you are one of the thousands of performers who have slipped into one of these character’s costumes, revel in the warm memory. If you have witnessed “Fantasticks” as an audience member, enjoy the pleasure of revisiting an old friend. hat did our critic think of THE FANTASTICKS at Music Theater Heritage?
Did You Know These Musical Theatre Songs Made the Billboard Charts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
- Feb 1, 2026
During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway!
Feature: I DO! I DO! at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas
- Jan 22, 2026
Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) presents I Do! I Do!, the charming two-person musical that traces 50 years of marriage through the lives of one couple. With music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones, this Tony Award-nominated musical is filled with humor, honesty, and heart.
SINATRA THE MUSICAL Will Open in London's West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 20, 2026
Sinatra The Musical, a new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon, will open in London in 2026. The Broadway-aimed musical will begin performances at Aldwych Theatre, London on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
THE BLUE-SKY BOYS Comes to Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 9, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre will produce the southeastern premiere of The Blue-Sky Boys, written by Deborah Brevoort. Previews begin Jan. 21, officially opening Jan. 23, with performances running through Mar. 8, 2026.
SNOW WHITE Comes to the Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 10, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre will produce Snow White, an imaginative retelling of a classic story created by Greg Banks. This marks the third show in FST’s 2025-26 Children’s Theatre Series.
Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas
- Dec 5, 2025
Palm Canyon Theatre’s holiday-season production of “Annie” is a radiant reminder that optimism and heart can light even the darkest of times. Directed and choreographed by Se Layne, with musical direction by Linda Mack Berven, this beloved musical bursts with warmth, humor, and dazzling performances. Running November 28 through December 21, 2025, the production captures the spirit of the Great Depression-era story while infusing it with a fresh, contemporary energy that makes it feel timeless.
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