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McCarter Theatre Center will present acclaimed jazz singer José James in a special 50th anniversary tribute to Marvin Gaye’s iconic album I Want You on Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. 

Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, will make its Connecticut premiere at Waterbury's Palace Theater as part of a U.S. National Tour. 

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/29/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

STEREOPHONIC,  the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, opens its Chicago premiere today at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a two-week limited engagement, running through February 8.

Barrington Stage Company has added four titles for the theater’s 2026 season, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classics, one of the greatest theatrical farces ever written, and a world premiere play.

To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

Nearly 50 years after its debut, Chico Buarque’s landmark musical returns in a vibrant new staging. Directed by Jorge Farjalla, Ópera do Malandro dives into Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian underworld to expose corruption, desire and hypocrisy with sharp humor and unforgettable songs. Inspired by Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera and infused with elements of Afro-Brazilian spirituality, the production blends satire, ritual and popular culture in an immersive, festive experience. Featuring a large, star-studded cast the show reaffirms the enduring power—and provocation—of one of Brazilian musical theatre’s most iconic works.

Piedmont Opera has appointed Joseph Mechavich as General Director, a move that aligns with the company's upcoming 50th anniversary. Mechavich's leadership is expected to enhance the opera's commitment to high-quality productions and community engagement.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that guitarist and composer Ralph Towner, known for his solo work as well as that with the chamber group Oregon, has passed away.

The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) has announced the lineup and ticket sales for the 51st Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 18–21 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.

The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

The Cleveland Institute of Music will present a spring 2026 concert season that places a strong emphasis on contemporary music alongside established classical repertoire.

The Dusti Bongé Art Foundation will present 'Thinking in Color: Selections from the Vault', featuring 40 previously unseen works by Mississippi modernist Dusti Bongé. This exhibition, curated by DBAF Executive Director Ligia Römer, PhD, includes watercolor, ink, and tempera pieces that highlight Bongé's vibrant use of color and thematic diversity. The works, inspired by her Gulf Coast surroundings, dreams, and Zen Buddhism, will be on display for the first time, offering a unique insight into he

Join renowned pianist Max Lifchitz on January 18, 2026, for a captivating evening of piano music from the 20th and 21st centuries at Klavierhaus Auditorium, NYC. The free concert will feature compositions by notable figures such as Luciano Berio and Leon Kirchner, alongside contemporary pieces by Lee Calhoun, John McGinn, and others. The event, starting at 7 PM, will also be available via live stream.

The Broadway Maven will present a special anniversary roundtable for 'PACIFIC OVERTURES' on January 27, featuring discussions with key figures like John Weidman and BD Wong. The event celebrates 50 years of the groundbreaking musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, exploring its innovative narrative and enduring impact.

Tommy Mesa will release his new album '17(67)' on February 13, 2026, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary music performed on a historic 1767 Nicolò Gagliano cello.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.

The Carlisle Floyd Centennial will present an international celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth on June 11, 2026, recognizing his lasting role in American opera and his deep ties to the cultural life of the American South.

Wendy Osserman Dance Company will present the World Premiere of Echo Glass on at Danspace Project, St. Mark's Church. Echo Glass was developed through an ongoing collaboration between composer Concetta Abbate and Wendy Osserman Dance Company.

Theater for the New City will present its annual Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Pow-Wow and Dance Concert from January 30 through February 8, 2026, at its East Village home at 155 First Avenue.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/2/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

The Dusti Bongé Art Foundation (DBAF/the Foundation) is publishing a digital catalogue raisonné to enable further research and document Dusti Bongé's (1903-1993) complete oeuvre on the occasion of the Foundation's 30th Anniversary.

Emo Phillips will perform stand-up comedy at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, including a series of performances surrounding New Year’s Eve. The comedian is known for his extensive career in stand-up, television, film, and voice acting.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/18/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Darkie Armo Girl, written and performed by Karine Bedrossian, has extended its run for an additional three weeks beginning on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at the Finborough Theatre.