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Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.

Missoula, Montana-With transformative support from The Roy Cockrum Foundation, and in partnership with UM School of Theatre and Dance, Montana Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Kendra Mylnechuk Potter's Can't Drink Salt Water.

Just witnessed @FrederikSteenbrink's electrifying 'I Get a Kick Out of You' concert at Bal Blomet—a masterclass in big band jazz! Cole Porter classics meet original compositions, backed by Paris's finest young talents. From 'Come Fly With Me' to 'New York, New York,' this is timeless swing at its best. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #JazzParis #BigBand #ColePorter

Even as the Wicked mania begins to die down in the coming months, Ariana Grande isn't going anywhere. In June of this year, the superstar will embark on her highly anticipated 'eternal sunshine tour,' which the performer says is currently 'in a good place.'

In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

This winter, step into the Waldron Arts Center to summon the unknown in Séance: The Board Awakens, an immersive magic-filled theatrical experience written by and starring Rob Zabrecky.

Embracing embarrassment as a musical theater student and leaning into 'cringe' could be the most freeing choices a performer can make.

Here are a few top cabaret shows and concerts to consider in NYC this week including Sandra Bernhard, Matthew Morrison (Glee, Hairspray original Broadway cast), drag, holiday jazz shows and more.

The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

Aided by a top-notch band, Justin Been’s potent drama uses moving songs and poignant drama to make Superhero is a thrill-packed adventure.

Cher, Paul Simon, Whitney Houston, and more will be honored during the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards Ceremony on Jan. 31, 2026. The event will celebrate the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustee Award and Technical Grammy Award recipients at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. 

The 8th '42e Rue Fait Son Show' just dropped on @francemusique – 'La Vie d'Artiste' celebrates the highs & dreams of performers with stars like Sabine Devieilhe, Rosemary Standley, Lily Kerhoas, and a world premiere of MAGIC HÔTEL! Brass, tap, glitter, and that unbeatable live orchestra energy. It only gets better every year! 🔥 Listen now: https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/42e-rue/42e-rue-fait-son-show-8eme-edition-la-vie-d-artiste-6639153 #ComedieMusicale #42eRuedio France?

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. 

The world premiere of Eden Espinosa's solo concert Woman Is… brings her back to Los Angeles, promising to blend Broadway spirit with a pop edge, and a glimmer of holiday magic.

Andrew Young will bring SAXMAN to the Drama Factory next month. The performance is set for 25 January 2026. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.

One of the most effective things the musical gains by moving from page to screen to stage is permission to reframe the story without betraying it. By leaning harder into the Curtis brothers as the emotional spine, the musical clarifies a distinction that’s always been present in the text but rarely foregrounded this explicitly: Darry, Soda, and Ponyboy are family by blood, bound by obligation and grief; while the Greasers are family by choice, bound by loyalty and survival.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will open the new year with Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day. This razor-sharp and deeply human comedy-drama script delivers satire and laughter through the lens of identity politics.

Sue Matsuki and Frances Hill stay determined to keep an intimate artistic playground going strong.

La Cage aux Folles finally returns to its French roots at the Théâtre du Châtelet—and the homecoming is worth the wait. Olivier Py’s ambitious revival, led by a radiant Laurent Lafitte, blends glamour, wit, and quiet political force in a production that reclaims Jerry Herman’s musical as both spectacle and statement

Singer/songwriter Tyler Childers has shared a new behind-the-scenes look at the making of his Grammy-nominated album, Snipe Hunter, featuring footage from throughout the recording process. Check it out now.

The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - today announces the five finalist scripts for its 2025 Award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.

Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!

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