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MAD ABOUT THE BOY, B-SHERT to Headline Tom Gold Dance's 2026 Summer Engagements
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026


Tom Gold Dance announced summer engagements including a Fairfield County Dance Festival debut in Connecticut and a return to the Berkshires at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA, with performances of B-SHERT and MAD ABOUT THE BOY.

Lowell Folk Festival to Feature 60+ Performances, Parade of Flags This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026


The Lowell Folk Festival announced its full performance schedule, featuring 60+ acts across multiple stages in downtown Lowell, MA. Artists include Fabiola Mendez, Elida Almeida, and Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie.

The Music Hall Names Markus Gottschlich as Next President & CEO
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026


The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH, announced Markus Gottschlich as its next President & CEO. An Austrian-American arts executive and Steinway Artist, Gottschlich brings over 15 years of experience leading cultural institutions.

Randy Travis to Release His First Album of Original Music in Over 18 Years
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026


Country artist Randy Travis will release his first album of original music in over 18 years. The album is a collection of lost songs from throughout Travis's career, which have been assembled, remixed, and remastered by longtime producer Kyle Lehning.

Natalie Merchant Sets CABINET OF WONDER Album Collaboration with Chicago Children's Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026


Nonesuch Records is set to release Natalie Merchant’s Cabinet of Wonder, a digital collection of seventeen songs and accompanying videos from the singer-songwriter’s collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Chicago Children’s Theatre (CCT).

THE GONDOLIERS to Open at Wortham Theater Center with Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026


The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston will present THE GONDOLIERS at the Cullen Theater in the Wortham Theater Center, marking the operetta's return to the Houston stage for the first time since 2017.

The NCCAKron Announced Dancing Lab: MoBBallet Writing Workshop
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 3, 2026


NCCAkron and MoBBallet has announced the Dancing Lab: MoBBallet Writing Workshop, gathering eight dance writers and editors in Akron, OH to examine the evolving role of dance criticism and storytelling.

Video: MISERY Props Team Explains the Ankle Hobbling Scene at Alley Theatre
by Michael Major - Jul 2, 2026


Alley Theatre's props team breaks down how they staged the infamous ankle hobbling scene in MISERY, the Stephen King thriller currently running in Houston. Watch the video now!

San Francisco Symphony 2026-27 Season Single Tickets to Go on Sale in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026


Single tickets for the San Francisco Symphony's 2026–27 season are set to go on sale, with newly added programs including a memorial concert for Michael Tilson Thomas, Lang Lang in Recital, and Carmina burana.

NO SÓN MANERES DE TRACTAR UNA DONA se estrena mañana en Barcelona
by Laia Galiana Massanet - Jul 1, 2026


El Teatre Gaudí acoge durante el mes de julio el thriller musical de Douglas J. Cohen, dirigido por Xènia Reguant y Maria Garrido

THE WHITE CHIP to Open Marin Theatre's 60th Season in Bay Area Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026


Marin Theatre will launch its 60th season with the Bay Area Premiere of THE WHITE CHIP, Sean Daniels' semi-autobiographical comedy about addiction and recovery, directed by Executive Artistic Director Lance Gardner.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Jean Smart & More to be Inducted Into Television Academy Hall of Fame
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026


The Book of Mormon co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Tony nominee Jean Smart, and more are among those who will be inducted into The Television Academy's 28th Hall of Fame.

Did You Know That These Writers Had Two Broadway Shows Running on the Same Street?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 12, 2026


This season, 46th Street will join these special ranks when the new musical Warriors moves into the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Warriors, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, moves in across the street from Hamilton in its long-time home at the Richard Rodgers. Hamilton, with book, music, and lyrics by Miranda, already has a history of inspiring block party vibes on 46th Street with Ham4Ham, their in-person lottery turned pop-up concert event. Will there be a crossover lottery event for both shows? Perhaps Warriors will be the Lunt-Fontanne show to finally reopen the theater’s long-dormant retractable rooftop and wave to their neighbors? 

Review: Laughs Abound in THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: A PENNY DREADFUL
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 26, 2026


What did our critic think of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: A PENNY DREADFUL at Central Square Theater?

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Unveils Programming for New York City Center Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the theater’s mainstage for a five-week holiday engagement. Audiences will experience premieres by contemporary choreographers Jamar Roberts, Yue Yin, and William Forsythe, and more.

10 of Liza Minnelli’s Greatest Performances of All Time
by Michael Gioia - Jun 25, 2026


While it’s impossible to choose, BroadwayWorld looks at a handful of the most exciting and entertaining performances by Tony-winning icon Liza Minnelli.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIVE ON STAGE! to Launch North American Tour in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026


Paramount Products & Experiences announced a live theatrical tour of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIVE ON STAGE!, featuring a Tony Award-winning creative team blending hip-hop, martial arts, and parkour to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary.

Flabbergast Theatre Will Bring Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


Flabbergast Theatre will present Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Pleasance at EICC, marking the company's largest Fringe production to date and their return since their acclaimed MACBETH in 2022.

New “Power of Love” Grant for High Schools Launched at the International Thespian Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


Ten U.S. high schools will receive free production licenses to stage HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL through a new grant launched by Huey Lewis, Music Theatre International, and the Educational Theatre Foundation at the International Thespian Festival.

STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas & John Waite to Perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


Ruth Eckerd Hall will present STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas and John Waite in Clearwater. The concert will include hits from STARSHIP, Jefferson Starship, and Jefferson Airplane, with tickets starting at $39.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Resident Set Designer Marty Burnett Dies at 72
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026


North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced the passing of Marty Burnett, the company's longtime Resident Set Designer and Technical Director, who died on his 72nd birthday, following a sudden cardiac event.

2026 Laurence Olivier Bursaries Awarded to Nine Drama School Students
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026


SOLT and the Theatre Development Trust awarded Laurence Olivier Bursaries to nine drama school students across the UK, now in its 39th year. Past recipients include Michaela Coel, Ewan McGregor, and Michael Sheen.

Luis Valdez Documentary AMERICAN PACHUCO Gets Theatrical Release; Watch a New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2026


A new documentary spotlighting playwright Luis Valdez has set a theatrical run this summer. American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado, will begin its theatrical run on July 17 in New York exclusively at the Film Forum. 

Interview: Julia Murney Talks FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE at The Psych Drama Company
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 15, 2026


The popular stage performer – an original cast member in the 2005 Broadway production of “Lennon” and the fifth Elphaba in “Wicked” – is currently making her Boston directorial debut with the Psych Drama Company production of “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” which will be at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Black Box Theatre,

MUSI-CAL to Showcase Five New Musicals at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026


The Foundation for New American Musicals will present MUSI-CAL at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, featuring selections from five works-in-progress by Southern California composers and writers.

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