Queens Centers for Progress to Host Broadway-Themed Gala Marking 76 Years
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Queens Centers for Progress will celebrate its 76th Anniversary Gala at Terrace on the Park with a Broadway theme, honoring two community leaders and a live performance by the QCP Players theater program.
Photos: BLACK COMEDY at Orange Tree Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Production photos have been released for BLACK COMEDY at Orange Tree Theatre. Directed by Caroline Steinbeis, the Peter Shaffer comedy is currently running through July 11, 2026, in Richmond.
Moe-tion Dance Theater to Perform at Centenary Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Moe-tion Dance Theater will perform a one-night program at Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre, featuring the premiere of a new work on aging and menopause alongside young dancers from the In Motion Dance Company.
Wynton Marsalis Named Lincoln Center's 2026-2027 Visionary Artist
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Lincoln Center announced Wynton Marsalis as its 2026-2027 Visionary Artist, honoring the trumpeter, composer, and Jazz at Lincoln Center co-founder in his final year as Artistic Director with free concerts, talks, and performances.
BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.
Exclusive Photos: HAMLET Presented By The Acting Company at Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Acting Company will present Hamlet, in a modern verse translation by Lisa Peterson, directed by Chika V. Ike. Check out exclusive photos from the show here!
Dance Umbrella Reveals Funding to Launch 'Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship' Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Dance Umbrella announced major funding from Arts Council England and the British Council for its Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship programme, a multi-year initiative to widen curatorial leadership pathways for underrepresented practitioners in UK and international dance.
SINGULARITIES AND SAFETY PINS to Make Los Angeles Premiere at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Sonder Theatre Company and Astro Lab Productions announced the Los Angeles premiere of SINGULARITIES AND SAFETY PINS, a solo show written and performed by Carmella Riley, directed by Jennifer Green, at The Colony Theatre in Burbank.
National Youth Theatre to Launch New Projects for 70th Anniversary with Netflix and StudioCanal
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.
BROADWAY SINGS BEYONCÉ Will Feature Todrick Hall, Liisi LaFontaine, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Broadway Sings Beyoncé announced a cast including Todrick Hall, Liisi LaFontaine, and Marcus Paul James for two performances at The Cutting Room, featuring hits from Beyoncé's catalog and Destiny's Child.
Young People Show Off Their Dancing Skills At Step Around Town 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
More than 700 students from London boroughs and Essex performed in STEP AROUND TOWN, part of the Royal Academy of Dance's Step into Dance programme, the UK's largest inclusive dance programme for secondary school students.
MATTEO LANE & BOB THE DRAG QUEEN to Perform at Denver's Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
A second show has been added for Matteo Lane and Bob The Drag Queen at Paramount Theatre in Denver due to popular demand. Tickets for the newly added 9pm performance go on sale at ParamountDenver.com.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER to Perform at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
A cappella group Straight No Chaser announced a stop at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI, presented by NiteLite. The performance will take place in Thrivent Hall.
Midland Center For The Arts Honors Tina S. Van Dam With Inaugural President’s Award
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Midland Center for the Arts named Tina S. Van Dam the first recipient of its newly established President's Award, recognizing her decades of philanthropy, civic leadership, and support for the organization and Midland community.
ONE WAY to Make World Premiere at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Dot Saint-Fleur's one-woman show ONE WAY, executive produced by MC Lyte, follows an actress navigating a surreal Los Angeles journey that challenges the thin line between chasing a dream and seeking validation.
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Begins At The Shawnee Playhouse In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
The Shawnee Playhouse will present ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, directed and choreographed by Broadway alumna Naomi Naughton, featuring a cast of Pocono-area performers led by Megan Fry as Annie Oakley.
BARNSDALL FRIDAYS WINE NIGHTS to Return for 17th Season at Barnsdall Art Park
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Barnsdall Art Park Foundation announced the return of Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights for its 17th season, held Friday evenings on the grounds of Hollyhock House, LA's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.
PRINCESS AND PAWS To Have 29-Hour Reading At Open Jar Studios
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
PRINCESS AND PAWS, a new musical by Tiffany Schirz and Romy Fay, will receive a 29-hour Equity reading at Open Jar Studios. The project blends Disney-pop influences with classic Broadway musical storytelling.
Photos: OUR PUBLIC HOUSE at Leeds Playhouse Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
All new production photos have been released for Dash Arts' new show OUR PUBLIC HOUSE, which will open at Leeds Playhouse ahead of a UK tour. Check out the photos here!
Sol León and Paul Lightfoot Will Make Royal Ballet Debut with SO ARE WE Double Bill
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present SO ARE WE, its first-ever program of works by choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, including a world premiere and a 20th-anniversary staging of Shoot the Moon.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.
LINES Ballet Summer Programs Will Return With 234 Dancers and Public Performances
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Alonzo King LINES Ballet announced its 26th Summer Programs, welcoming 234 dancers from the U.S., Canada, and Sweden for a three-tiered training program in San Francisco, with two public performances at the Cowell Theater.
Impractical Jokers' John Szeluga & Chris Sorrentino Bring NOT OKAY to Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Impractical Jokers collaborators John Szeluga and Chris Sorrentino will present NOT OKAY, an adults-only comedy show at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City, blending storytelling, live visuals, and confessional humor.
LOVE YOU LONG TIME (ALREADY) Will Make World Premiere at Theatre503
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Theatre503 announced the cast and creatives for LOVE YOU LONG TIME (ALREADY), the debut play by Vietnamese-American playwright Katie Đỗ, directed by Jennifer Tang, featuring Jon Chew, Tuyen Do, Molly Harris, and Zheng Xi Yong.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
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