Michael Sanderling and François‑Frédéric Guy Will Headline Hong Kong Phil’s May Programmes
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present conductor Michael Sanderling leading Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra and a world premiere, while pianist François-Frédéric Guy performs all five Beethoven piano concertos over two evenings.
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.
LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Awkward Prods announced a new solo show inspired by a real-life homophobic attack on performer Linus Karp in Soho. LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA will play Underbelly Bristo Square at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.
Sam Beam and Lindsey Ferrentino Join Hermitage Beach Program
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Grammy-nominated Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Broadway playwright Lindsey Ferrentino will appear at the Hermitage Artist Retreat's beachfront 'Script & Song' program, as the retreat also celebrates a Pulitzer Prize win for a Hermitage-born production.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Will Present SMUIN IN FRAME for 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton Will Present at Harlem School of the Arts Curtains Up Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Harlem School of the Arts will host its annual Curtains Up Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Jeffrey Seller, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and others, with presenters including Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton.
THE MAESTRO Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.
FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.
Frist Art Museum Will Present 100 Years of Contemporary Indigenous Art
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Frist Art Museum in Nashville will present An Indigenous Present, an exhibition featuring 15 artists spanning a century of modern and contemporary Indigenous art, co-curated by artist Jeffrey Gibson and curator Jenelle Porter.
Lowell Folk Festival 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its first set of performers for its 39th edition, including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks across stages in downtown Lowell, MA.
Boston Ballet School Will Host NEXT GENERATION at Citizens Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Boston Ballet School will present NEXT GENERATION, a one-night-only performance featuring Boston Ballet II, Graduate Program dancers, and Professional Division students in classical and contemporary works at the Citizens Opera House.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Launches Musician-Led Initiative MSO+
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announced MSO+, a musician-led programming initiative appointing veteran violinist Monica Curro as Creative Director to develop community-focused projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
CAT'S IN THE CRADLE Documentary To Screen At Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will host an encore screening of the award-winning documentary CAT'S IN THE CRADLE 50TH ANNIVERSARY: THE SONG THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES, featuring a Q&A with producers and a food drive benefiting Long Island Cares.
AMERICAN GIRLS World Premiere and More Set for Theater J 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Theater J has revealed its 2026–2027 season, a five-production lineup including world and DC premieres, including Emily Feldman's American Girls, Michael Shayan's Avaaz and more.
Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.
Sadler's Wells Will Host Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Sadler's Wells will present a packed season including the Breakin' Convention Festival, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Northern Ballet's GENTLEMAN JACK, and Dada Masilo's HAMLET across its London venues.
The Kruger Brothers Will Return to Vergennes Opera House to Close Out Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
The Kruger Brothers will perform at the historic Vergennes Opera House in Vermont, closing out the 2025-2026 season in a donor-underwritten concert expected to sell out, as it did during their previous visit.
Nabihah Iqbal's IMAGINED, ETERNAL. Will Premiere at Goodwood Art Foundation in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Goodwood Art Foundation has announced the world premiere of Imagined, Eternal., the first concert-length classical composition by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist Nabihah Iqbal.
Drew Powell Back Will Bring BACK HOME AGAIN to Feinstein’s
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
A night of stories, songs and laughs will take place at Feinstein's with Back Home Again: An Evening with Drew Powell. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Maureen Beattie Will Lead LEAR at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre will stage LEAR, Finn den Hertog's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, with Maureen Beattie in the title role and Forbes Masson as Gloucester.
HYPROV - Improv Under Hypnosis Comes to The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci will bring HYPROV – Improv Under Hypnosis to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on December 3. Tickets go on sale April 10.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal Winner Of February Prompt
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
James Perry won the February 2026 Go Try PlayWrite Contest, co-sponsored by Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press, for his piece The Dark Cloud: A Fable. The April contest is now open for submissions.
Soles of Duende to Replace Compañía Irene Rodríguez at Jacob's Pillow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
Soles of Duende will perform Can We Dance Here? at Jacob's Pillow in the Doris Duke Theatre, replacing Compañía Irene Rodríguez, who withdrew due to an unforeseen injury.
Yotam Ottolenghi to Present SIMPLE TOO Evening at Roy Thomson Hall in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Roy Thomson Hall will present Simple Too: An Evening With Yotam Ottolenghi on October 4, 2026, celebrating his forthcoming cookbook and the follow-up to his bestselling Ottolenghi Simple.
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