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.
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local Arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the Arts countywide.
PlayGround Will Present Works By 2026 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST Winners at Potrero Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
PlayGround will present staged readings of four winning plays from its 2026 Young Playwrights Contest at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, featuring works by Bay Area high school students on themes of city life.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
SheNYC Arts Expands Licensing Catalog With 11 New Titles, Including First Musical
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
SheNYC Arts announced 11 new works added to its New Pages Theatrical Licensing Program, including its first-ever full-length musical. The catalog now features over 30 plays by women, trans, and non-binary writers available to theaters, schools, and organizations nationwide.
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
World Premiere of BODY UNREDACTED Will Come to Brooklyn From Blessed Unrest
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The ensemble-created work explores the Art, science, and lived experience of the human body.
Photos: Princess Anne Visits National Theatre to Celebrate Apprenticeships Scheme
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the National Theatre to celebrate the organisation’s Apprenticeships Scheme following it receiving the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award alongside a special DEI Commendation. See photos!
Thalian Hall and Cameron Art Museum Debut Replica of 1858 Stage Curtain
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Thalian Hall and Cameron Art Museum have completed a full-scale working replica of the original 1858 stage curtain, the oldest theatre curtain in America, to be displayed on the main stage for the first time in nearly 100 years.
NJPAC Commissions 13 Artists for New Public Art on Reimagined Newark Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
NJPAC and Project for Empty Space have commissioned 13 NJ and NY Artists to create site-specific public works for the Arts Center's redeveloped downtown Newark campus, with installation expected by 2027.
Carnegie Hall Launches Sing Sing Voices Video Collection Marking 15 Years at Sing Sing
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Carnegie Hall released Sing Sing Voices, a video playlist collection featuring nearly 50 original songs by Musical Connections program pArticipants at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, with introductions by Common, Joyce DiDonato, and Arturo O'Farrill.
DRAWING IN SPACE World Premiere From DANA TAI SOON BURGESS DANCE COMPANY Set for Woolly Mammoth
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company will return to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company with performances marking AAPI Heritage Month. The engagement will feature the world premiere of Drawing in Space alongside repertory works.
World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
Danse Danse Will Perform HAMLET by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté in Montreal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.
Miami City Ballet Reveals Scott Altman as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Miami City Ballet announced the appointment of Scott Altman as Executive Director, joining Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia. Altman brings over 25 years of nonprofit Arts leadership to the Miami Beach company.
VARIATIONS ON AN INSIGNIFICANT THEME Will Make World Premiere in Miami
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026
Arca Images will stage the world premiere of Cuban writer Carlos Celdrán's VARIATIONS ON AN INSIGNIFICANT THEME, in Spanish with simultaneous English translation, April 24–May 3 at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center in Miami.
AKA Promotes Marc Jablonski To Vice President Of Business Strategy
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
AKA has promoted Marc Jablonski to Vice President of Business Strategy, recognizing his role in shaping the agency's data and analytics capabilities over nearly a decade.
FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL Will Come to The Spire Center For Mother's Day
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The Spire Center (Plymouth MA) will present Forever Simon & Garfunkel: a Tribute on Sunday, May 10th, 3pm, as pArt of their popular “Sunday Serenades” series.
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival And Hystrio-Scritture Di Scena Present 6th Annual Translation And Adaption Mentorship
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival and Hystrio-Scritture di Scena will present their 6th Annual Translation and Adaptation Mentorship, featuring playwright Francesca Becchetti and mentor Dave Johnson. A reading of Becchetti's play, Tekken Drama, will occur during the 2026 festival.
SCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. The event will feature student performers and guest poets. The program celebrates spoken word and community storytelling.
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival Will Present THE RULE OF THIRDS by Marco De Simone
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival will present THE RULE OF THIRDS, directed by Montgomery Sutton, at The Tank from April 22 to May 15. The play explores themes of war and civilian experiences.
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