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A national tour of Dirty Dancing is scheduled to launch in August 2026, according to an audition notice outlining the creative team and production details.

The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed the honorees of the 2026 Martha Hill Awards. The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed The MESH Fellowship, a new initiative for mentoring emerging choreographers and professional dancers.

The Mill at Sonning has announced the rest of its in-house productions for the whole of 2026, following the previously announced farce Cash On Delivery by Michael Cooney, running 5 February - 4 April. Learn more here!

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the finale episode of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which will debut on December 31, teasing an intense conclusion to the hit series. Check it out now, along with new photos.

Netflix hosted a special event for the highly anticipated Season 5 of Stranger Things at the Metrograph in NYC with the cast and crew in attendance. Check out photos from the evening here.

Audiences are now deep in the dangerous depths of the Upside Down, with the ongoing fifth season of Stranger Things now streaming. Find out more about the new season, how it connects to the Broadway play, and more in our new guide!

Global content leader Lionsgate and GEA Live are bringing Dirty Dancing in Concert to Keller Auditorium on Tuesday, January 20, Based on the iconic Academy Award-winning film.

The Paley Museum hosted its final PaleyLive program for 2025, “Stranger Things” – The Final Season Celebration, honoring the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix show. Check out photos from the evening now.

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 

People's Light kicks off the new year with Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias, playing January 14 - February 15, 2026 on the Steinbright Stage. Directed by longtime Company Artist and Artistic Director Emerita Abigail Adams.

The San Francisco Giants organization has acquired the historic Curran from Shorenstein Hays in a private transaction.

Hans van Manen, one of the most influential choreographers in contemporary ballet and a longtime affiliate of Dutch National Ballet, has died at the age of 93.

In a new promo for Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande bundles up to see the iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree ahead of her hosting duties. Tune in to see Grande host the show this Saturday, December 20.

The Calgary Philharmonic will present two concert productions during the 40th annual High Performance Rodeo in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit. The performances will feature Luka Coetzee, the Calgary Youth Orchestra, and more.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that prolific filmmaker Rob Reiner, director of such films as When Harry Met Sally... and The Princess Bride, has died at the age of 78.

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Volume 2 of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which will debut on December 25. The trailer teases an action-packed new batch of episodes with our ensemble of fan-favorite characters. Check it out now, along with new photos. 

THE WIZARD OF OZ is one of City Spring Theatre Company’s best, perfect for the holiday season and theatre lovers of all ages. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face, and a song in your heart.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Meet the cast of Bug here!

In his 10th anniversary season, Isaac Mizrahi will return to Cafe Carlyle with A.I. artificial isaac, an all-new show about current events and the passage of time. Learn more here!

Having brought their extraordinary theatrical concepts to the all-conquering Fiddler on The Roof, director Jordan Fein and designer Tom Scutt reunite to bring lucky London audiences a gorgeously dark and heartfelt version of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods. 

Country music icon Randy Travis has extended his “More Life Tour” into spring 2026, featuring his original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré.

Pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will release TWELVE BLOCKS, the first album devoted entirely to his original compositions, on First Hand Records.

Coast to Coast Talent Group (CTC) will host its annual Holiday Charity Event in Los Angeles, supporting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ ReBUILD LA initiative and the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry.

To celebrate the conclusion of the record-breaking series, Netflix has revealed the full list of cities and theaters participating in fan screenings of the Stranger Things 5 Finale across the US and Canada.

The Paley Museum will present a special STRANGER THINGS: THE FINAL SEASON celebration on December 18 as part of its 2025 PaleyLive programming. The program continues The Paley Museum’s yearlong 50th anniversary schedule of screenings, conversations, and public events.