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PLAZAMAC COMEDY SHORT FILM CONTEST Invites Filmmakers To Create Three-Minute Comedies

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 11, 2026

The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center will present its First Annual PlazaMAC Comedy Short Film Contest, challenging filmmakers to create a family-friendly comedy short in three minutes or less. The contest, open to all experience levels, requires participants to include specific elements such as a unique line of dialogue, a cat teaser wand toy, and a character named 'Captain Oopsie Daisy'. The best entries will be showcased at a special event on October 3, 2026, offering a platform for creative f

Edinburgh International Festival Reveals Programme Highlights

by Stephi Wild • Mar 11, 2026

Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.

Natalia Osipova To Return To American Ballet Theatre As Guest Artist During 2026 Summer Season

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 10, 2026

American Ballet Theatre has announced that Natalia Osipova, Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet and former ABT Principal, will return to the company as a Guest Artist during its 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Jeff Dunham to Bring ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOUR to Denver's Bellco Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Mar 6, 2026

Renowned ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will bring his Artificial Intelligence tour to Denver's Bellco Theatre, showcasing his unique comedic talent with his famous ensemble of characters.

Dame Siân Phillips and Alex Jennings to Star in Greek-Themed Performance at Haverhill Arts Centre

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Mar 6, 2026

Dame Siân Phillips and Alex Jennings will bring ancient Greek stories to life at Haverhill Arts Centre on March 28. Directed by David Stuttard, the performance explores themes of love, betrayal, and wisdom through classical literature.

Cast and Creative Team Set For PARTY SEASON By The Wardrobe Ensemble

by Stephi Wild • Mar 6, 2026

Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast and creative team for Party Season, The Wardrobe Ensemble's newest play. Learn more about the show here!

The 92nd Street Y, New York to Present Sérgio & Odair Assad: Final Performance Of Farewell Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Mar 4, 2026

The renowned guitar duo Sérgio & Odair Assad will perform their final concert at 92nd Street Y, New York, marking the end of their farewell tour with a special program of Brazilian and Latin American music.

Composer Hans Thomalla to Release New Opera DARK FALL in April 2026

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 3, 2026

Composer Hans Thomalla will release his new opera DARK FALL, based on Goethe's 'Elective Affinities', on April 3, 2026. The opera, conducted by GRAMMY-winning Alan Pierson, features a talented cast and will be available on Oehms Classics.

Lisa Schroeder Named Chief Financial Officer And Chief Administrative Officer Of NJPAC

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 2, 2026

New Jersey Performing Arts Center has appointed Lisa Schroeder as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. Schroeder joined the organization’s senior leadership team earlier this month.

Academy Youth Productions Will Present FROZEN JR. This Spring

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 27, 2026

The Academy of Music Theatre will present its upcoming Academy Youth Production DISNEY'S FROZEN JR., on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, at 6:30pm, and Saturday, March 21, at 3:30pm and 6:30pm.

Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre to Present World Premiere of ALL’S WELL

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 27, 2026

Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre will present the world premiere adaptation of ALL’S WELL, based on Mona Awad’s novel, beginning November 24, 2026 at Streetcar Crowsnest.

CASA 0101 Theater to Stage REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES in Bilingual Performances

by Stephi Wild • Feb 27, 2026

CASA 0101 Theater will present a new production of Josefina López's signature award-wining play, Real Women Have Curves, directed by Corky Dominguez, starring Stefany Arroyo, Yasha Alaniz, Bianca Araceli, Amy Melendrez and Laura Vega.

La Jolla Playhouse Sets Lineup for 2026 WOW Festival

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 26, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has announced full programming for the 2026 WOW Festival of immersive, interactive and site-inspired work, presented in partnership with UC San Diego. The WOW Festival will take place April 23 – 26 on the UC San Diego campus.

Beat By Beat Press Releases OLYMPUS: THE GREEK ROCK MUSICAL, NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN, And STAR POWER For Licensing

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 26, 2026

Beat by Beat Press has released three new youth musicals—OLYMPUS: THE GREEK ROCK MUSICAL, NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN, and STAR POWER—for global licensing. The publisher has licensed more than 8,000 productions worldwide since 2011.

OLYMPUS, NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN, STAR POWER: New Musicals Available for Licensing for Youth Shows

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 26, 2026

Beat by Beat Press, the leading publisher of contemporary musicals for young performers, has released three brand-new original youth musicals: Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical, New Sheriff in Town, and Star Power.

Jeff Dunham Will Embark On Australian Tour In August 2026

by Stephi Wild • Feb 26, 2026

Legendary comedian, Jeff Dunham has announced his return to Australia in August 2026, kicking off in Perth in August then heading to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

The Huntington Reveals 12 Student Finalists Of Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts Contest

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 25, 2026

The Huntington Education Department has revealed twelve student finalists in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the national recitation contest run locally by The Huntington.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 25, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 20-city U.S. tour with performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event marks the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.

Nicole Scherzinger, Lang Lang, Vienna Philharmonic, And More Set for March At The Kravis Center

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 24, 2026

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present a full month of programming in March, including Pink Martini featuring lead singer Storm Large (March 3), the Kravis Center Gala event An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger (March 5), RENT: LIVE IN CONCERT (March 12), and Emeline Michel (March 27–28).