FLO: A Modern Faust Comedy Debuts at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026
SEO Blurb: Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of FLO, a new play by Toby Armour directed by Joan Kane. The magical realism comedy follows an Upper West Side widow who confronts a Faustian bargain with the devil.
Cathy Weis Projects Will Host Spring 2026 Sundays On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Cathy Weis Projects will present four Sundays on Broadway events this spring on April 19, April 26, May 3, and May 17. The evenings will feature works by a diverse slate of New York's foremost downtown artists.
New York Festival Of Song to Present POULENC/SONDHEIM At Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
On April 7, 2026, the New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will present POULENC/SONDHEIM at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall, featuring a unique juxtaposition of Francis Poulenc and Stephen Sondheim's works. The event will showcase the talents of soprano Christine Taylor Price and baritone Theo Hoffman, under the musical direction of Steven Blier and Bénédicte Jourdois. This concert will explore the thematic and stylistic connections between Poulenc's Parisian sensuality and Sondheim's New York w
Alan Committie Returns to Monte in March With AV-A-LAUGH-TA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Comedian Alan Committie will present his latest comedy show, AV-A-LAUGH-TA, at Monte Theatre starting March 2026. Known for his sharp wit and engaging performances, Committie's new show promises an evening filled with laughter and entertainment. The show marks another significant addition to the vibrant local comedy scene, offering audiences a fresh and humorous perspective on everyday life.
Pace University Faculty Earn Kleban Prize And Jonathan Larson Grant Recognition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026
Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts faculty members Eric Price, Phillip Christian Smith, and Adam J. Rineer have earned major national recognition in musical theatre writing, with Price and Smith named 2026 Kleban Prize winners and Rineer selected as a 2026 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient.
Cast Set For UK Tour of I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the major UK tour of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which opens at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 19 May 2026, and tours until 1 August 2026.
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Continues 2025–2026 National Tour With STILL/HERE And Seminal Repertory Works
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026
The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will continue its national tour, showcasing the landmark production STILL/HERE across eight cities from February to May 2026.
Riverside Studios Will Host 50th Anniversary Celebration Events With Dame Helen Mirren And More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Riverside Studios has announced details of the first special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Feb 15, 2026
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Kravis Center to Host THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The Kravis Center will present THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW, featuring their 'The Happiest Days of Our Lives - Greatest Hits 26' tour, in February 2026.
Dances Patrelle to Honor Founder with IN DANCE, FRANCIS PATRELLE Festival in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Dances Patrelle will present IN DANCE, FRANCIS PATRELLE, a ballet festival from March 27-29, 2026, at MMAC, celebrating the legacy of the late founder, Francis Patrelle. The event features three diverse ballets, including a world premiere.
North/South Consonance to Host Free Concert Featuring New American Compositions
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
North/South Consonance, Inc. will present a free concert on February 9 at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York, showcasing recent works by American composers performed by a Pierrot ensemble with guest soprano Anna Elder.
Indigo Girls To Perform At Hershey Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
Indigo Girls will perform at Hershey Theatre on June 14, welcomed by WXPN. Tickets for the concert will go on sale to the general public on February 6. The GRAMMY Award-winning duo has released 16 studio albums over a career spanning more than four decades.
Caramoor to Host Series of Spring Concerts and New Wellness Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Caramoor will present a diverse lineup of eight classical, jazz, and folk concerts this spring, alongside the launch of its new 'Beyond the Music' series featuring yoga, teas, and talks.
The Sauk To Open 2026 Season With ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan. The classic comedy features a cast of Sauk veterans and marks the theatre’s third production of the play.
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka To Open Second Chicagoland Location In West Loop
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, a renowned Japanese ramen brand, is set to open its second Chicagoland location in West Loop at 160 N. Halsted this February, offering signature dishes like Shio ramen and pork cheek ramen.
Photos: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End run of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which is transferring to the Apollo Theatre from 30 January.
Cellist Tommy Mesa to Release '17(67)' Album Featuring Classical and Contemporary Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
Tommy Mesa will release his new album '17(67)' on February 13, 2026, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary music performed on a historic 1767 Nicolò Gagliano cello.
Circus Harmony's MISTERIOSO to be Presented at City Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
A wild whodunnit is evolving at Circus Harmony inside City Museum! Circus Harmony, the internationally renowned social circus school located inside of City Museum, will present Misterioso.
Photos: Justin Collette, Isabella Esler and More in BEETLEJUICE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
You can now get a first look at BEETLEJUICE, featuring the Palace Theater cast! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the Broadway run here!
Interview: Lou Okell of M. BUTTERFLY at Brookfield Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 6, 2025
When David Henry Hwang’s 1988 play M. Butterfly premiered at the National Theater in Washington D.C. and then produced on Broadway, it was truly visionary, compelling, thought-provoking, and outright shocking. Revised in 2017 to incorporate information that was released after the original play was produced, more people’s acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community, and China’s growth as a superpower.
Photos: BULL DURHAM in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse kicked off rehearsals this week for Bull Durham, the first production of its 2025-2026 season. Check out rehearsal photos from the production here!
Photo: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Releases New Artwork Showing Totoro for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025
You can now get a first look at new artwork for the stage adaptation of My Neighbour Totoro in the West End. See the photo here and learn more about the production!
REVIEW: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Is A Madcap Musical About Love And Obsession
by Jade Kops - May 16, 2025
The mental health risk of misguided love plays out in the crazy comedy of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. David Yazbek (music and lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane (book) gave Pedro Almodovar’s 1988 film of the same name the musical theatre treatment in 2010 resulting in a madcap merging of Spanish inspired music and farcical comedy with an 1980’s aesthetic which is all right is director Alexander Berlage’s wheelhouse.
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