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Two River Theater will present ¡Festejo! Celebrating Latine Stories Onstage, taking place in August. This annual celebration, formerly known as Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras) Festival, returns for its 15th year.

Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.

Voices of Ascension announced its 37th season, The Radiant Depths, featuring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks to newly commissioned works, including a Nico Muhly commission written for organist James McVinnie.

The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Nicola and Beatrice Bulgari will host the Carnegie Hall Notables—a membership program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s—for the 20th Annual Notable Occasion.

Everclear, led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, will hit the road this fall for The Lucky 7 Tour featuring special guests American Hi-Fi. The 24-date headlining tour will kick off October 22nd in Los Angeles and conclude November 22nd in Nashville.

Writers Theatre will present The Stoppard Series, a lineup of lectures and community events surrounding its 29-member ensemble production of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, at its Glencoe, IL venue.

Casting has been set for the forthcoming film adaptation of the play ART. The film will star Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell, and Wagner Moura. Fernando Meirelles is set to direct the adaptation by Christopher Hampton.

Riverside Studios has announced details of more special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!

FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL, featuring actor-musicians GraceAnn Kontak, Sam Vana, and others, will transfer Off-Broadway to Chelsea Table + Stage following its acclaimed downtown run.

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.

This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm will be presented at Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery. The exhibition will highlight Helm’s life, music, and cultural impact through rare artifacts and multimedia elements.

Ormsby Wilkins will conclude his tenure as Music Director of American Ballet Theatre after more than two decades. David LaMarche, a longtime member of ABT's music staff, has been appointed as his successor.

Plymouth's Spire Center revealed three new shows going on sale, featuring retired FBI agent and author Geoffrey Kelly, Caribbean singer-songwriter Omari Banks, and Americana artist Chris Knight.

Boston Ballet will present Spring Experience, a compelling mixed-repertory program that highlights the Company's versatility and artistic depth through three distinct works.

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of new productions and returning repertoire across opera and ballet.

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 

Chicago Cabaret Professionals will host its annual awards luncheon to honor distinguished members of the cabaret community. The event is open to both industry insiders and the general public.

The Middletown Arts Center is set to host an engaging afternoon of music at the MAC Music Café on March 29 at 4 p.m. This event promises a lineup of local musicians showcasing a variety of genres in a relaxed, café-style setting.

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet will present the acclaimed opera FESTEN in 2026, promising a transformative experience for its audience. This production, known for its powerful narrative and emotional depth, invites attendees to a gathering that will change their perspectives forever. Set against the backdrop of a dramatic family reunion, FESTEN explores themes of truth and reconciliation in a setting that is as visually captivating as it is emotionally charged.

Live performances have been trending upwards in public spaces such as Los Angeles Farmers Markets, Chicago community bandstands, NY parks & recreation and even Dallas airport concourses are discovering authentic music crowds. The Noah Todd Band is an excellent example of high quality performers who just want to make more music but be heard by the masses. 

Ensemble for These Times named Jamie Morales as the winner of the E4TT/SFCM TAC Student Multimedia Composition Competition. The contest, aimed at fostering new multimedia compositions, highlights emerging talents in the field.

 Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2026-2027 productions.  The season will kick off with “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground” by Richard Hellesen. Learn more here!

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!