PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer Artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.
MPAC Reveals Summer Lineup Featuring The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown announced its summer concert lineup, featuring performers including The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and Abbott Elementary's Janelle James, plus free outdoor events.
SORE, TOUCH OF RED: RECOLLECTION, and IN-PRACTICE to Make NYC Debuts with TRIBE
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
TRIBE, the multidisciplinary Arts collective founded by MacArthur Fellow Shamel Pitts, announced a series of NYC events including the world premiere of SORE, a documentary screening, and a movement workshop.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama to Launch 52 Summer Schools Courses for 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Guildhall School of Music & Drama announced 52 Summer Schools courses, including 11 brand-new offerings for pArticipants aged 8 and above, covering drama, writing, music, and production Arts.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual Artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.
LA BROA' EN TU BARRIO to Tour Rhode Island for Teatro en El Verano
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Rhode Island Latino Arts and Trinity Repertory Company will present La Broa' en tu barrio, a touring revival of Orlando Hernández's La Broa' (Broad Street), staging stories from Rhode Island's Latino community at the sites where they occurred.
Palm Beach Symphony Names Three Educators Winners of 2026 Randolph A. Frank Prize
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Palm Beach Symphony announced three recipients of the Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts, honoring educators Mickey Smith Jr., Heather Lescaille, and Roberto J. Vidal for their contributions to Palm Beach County's cultural life.
Hermitage Artist Retreat to Host Artful Lobster Benefit and Greenfield Prize Dinner
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced dates for two upcoming benefit events: the Artful Lobster on Manasota Key and the Greenfield Prize Dinner in Sarasota, honoring theater with a $35,000 national commission.
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
RIP HER TO SHREDS Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Haston House will present RIP HER TO SHREDS, a dark comedy written by Isabelle Barbier examining internalised misogyny and early 2000s girlhood through witchcraft, rivalry, and surrealist satire at Underbelly Cowgate during the Edinburgh Fringe.
Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.
DAY OF THE LOCUST World Premiere to Open at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Fake Escape will present the world premiere of DAY OF THE LOCUST at Pleasance Courtyard, a solo show with live music adapting Nathanael West's classic novel through the lens of 2025's anti-ICE protests in LA.
FELLOW TRAVELERS to Make Southern California Premiere at San Diego Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
San Diego Opera will present the Southern California premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego, featuring baritone Joseph Lattanzi and tenor Andy Acosta as pArt of the opera's Tenth Anniversary Tour.
Joffrey Ballet Promotes Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet announced the promotion of Rehearsal Director Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director, a newly created position and the first of its kind since Ashley Wheater MBE was appointed Artistic Director in 2007.
BUILDING THE WALL to Open Off-Broadway with Ripple Effect Artists at Urban Stages
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ripple Effect Artists will present Robert Schenkkan's BUILDING THE WALL in a limited Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages, featuring post-show talkbacks with the Immigration Defense Project and New York Immigration Coalition.
NOTED Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
With over 400 hand-drawn images strapped to performers, Noted is a minimalist, multimedia experience that transforms illustrations, everyday objects, and simple gestures into an ever-evolving visual narrative.
DOUBLE TAKE to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Broken Box Mime Theater and Dutch Kills Theater Company will present DOUBLE TAKE at Underbelly Bristo Square during Edinburgh Fringe, a wordless two-hander weaving eight short stories through mime, hand puppetry, and physical comedy.
London Clown Festival 2026 Celebrates 10 Years Of Clowning Across London
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL marks its 10th anniversary with performers from Poland, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, the USA, and the UK, appearing at Soho Theatre and Jacksons Lane.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Retirement of General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Anthony Durone, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board of Trustees, has announced that Deborah Sandler Kemper, the company's General Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2012, will be retiring effective June 30, 2027, after 15 years of leadership.
BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.
A SKETCH OF NEW YORK Adds Physical Theater Artist Melanie Santos Cordero
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Melanie Santos Cordero, a core company member of The American Mime Theatre, has joined the cast of A SKETCH OF NEW YORK at The Producers' Club Theaters in Manhattan's Theater District.
WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
LORD OF THE DANCE 30th Anniversary Tour to Play Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Lord of the Dance will return to the United Kingdom in 2026 as pArt of its 30th Anniversary Tour. Created by Michael Flatley, the production will visit Milton Keynes Theatre from June 22–28. The anniversary tour will feature updated choreography, new costumes, and enhanced production design.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as pArt of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
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