By the Way 1926

Martha Graham Dance Company will mark its 100th anniversary with performances in the Ted Shawn Theatre, part of a festival week honoring women choreographers at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, Massachusetts.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will present the milestone edition of the Montco Jazz Fest across Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, curated by Artistic Director JOANNA PASCALE with more than 30 concerts and events.

I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully staged Agatha Christie classic, with its atmospheric set, clever lighting and excellent performances led by Alan Committie's delightful Hercule Poirot. A gripping whodunnit that kept me guessing right to the final reveal.

You are promised an inspiring, interesting and entertaining visit to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center where the exhibition, 'Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance' is currently being presented. 

xBroadway’s current theater capacity rules have not always been how they are now. The distinctions between Broadway, off-Broadway, and other types of venues have changed over the decades as the industry has evolved. 

We have more dining ideas for moms and mom figures.  All around the city, restaurants are opening their doors to honor your loved one.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will open a large-scale exhibition exploring Martha Graham and her dance company, Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance. 

Audiences are in for a magical and provocative experience with Austin playwright and performer Katie Bender’s INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SEANCE. The show is part of Austin’s Fusebox Festival— five exhilarating days of live performance, art, film, music, dance, and theater all over the city. In the show Bender invites audiences into a space where theater, magic, and personal reckoning intersect.

The new play Cassatt, written and directed by Arden Teresa Lewis, will run May 29-June 28 at Theatre West in Los Angeles, with performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

When the original production of Chicago opened on Broadway in 1975, its subtitle read “A Musical Vaudeville.” And as distinctively Bob Fosse-style as it was (and is in this excellent touring production of the 1996 revival), Chicago has always been a slight history of vaudeville.

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced the cast for AN IDEAL HUSBAND, directed by Nicholai La Barrie, running May 7–June 6, 2026, before transferring to Bristol Old Vic June 10–20.

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026. Three artists celebrate their respective record releases: Steve Wilson Enduring Sonance, Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased, and Billy Childs Triumvirate.

The Orinda Starlight Village Players will open their 43rd season with the Bay Area premiere of Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd on June 5th.

THE ATLANTA OPERA will stage a new production of TURANDOT, featuring a reimagined ending, opening April 25 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The production marks the centennial of the opera's premiere.

As an expat in Dublin, it is easy to inhabit a 'Future Ready' version of the city. The tech hubs, the digital trends, and the fast-paced day-to-day consume us. We often walk these streets without digging into the history of the ground we stand on, treating the past as a distant backdrop rather than a foundation.

ANU Productions and The National Archives of Ireland have announced The Good Luck Club, a new off site theatre production marking the centenary of Ireland’s 1926 Census.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is inviting Agatha Christie fans to step into a world of intrigue and unforgettable storytelling at Milwaukee Rep’s Agatha Christie Festival, a citywide celebration of Agatha Christie and her enduring legacy.

Denville Hall announces a £26 million centenary appeal and appoints Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen, and Daniel Radcliffe as new presidents in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Birmingham Village Players will present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, featuring a new adaptation that highlights Jewish identity and historical context. The show, starring young talents, runs from March 6-22, 2026.

Ma Rainey and her band return to The Goodman this spring in a major revival—and a reunion of two Chicago theater legends. Goodman Family Resident Director Chuck Smith directs August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Associate/Music Director Harry J. Lennix.

Cabaret star Maude Maggart thrilled with a beautiful, if short, annual New York appearance at a sold-out Birdland Jazz on December 29 with her newest show.

El Portal Theatre will present Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, for six performances only.

BESSIE COLEMAN, FEARLESS AND FREE was educational, inspiring, and uplifting. The storyline was impeccable, the cast was superb, and the use of technology enhanced the overall production. A great production for all ages.