Philadelphia Orchestra Presents 2026 C. Hartman Kuhn Award to Bassist Nathaniel West
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Orchestra honored bassist Nathaniel West with the 2026 C. Hartman Kuhn Award, while three retiring musicians with 115 combined years of service and two 50-year veterans were also recognized.
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to Feature World Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.
HONKY TONK ANGELS Adds Performances at Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre announced additional performances of HONKY TONK ANGELS at its Gompertz Theatre in Sarasota due to popular demand, featuring hits like 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' and 'Stand by Your Man.'
TORONTO BURLESQUE FESTIVAL REVERIE to Feature 50+ Artists at Buddies in Bad Times
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Toronto Burlesque Festival revealed the headliners for Reverie, its 14th annual edition, featuring Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière, Jeez Loueez, Jezebel Express, and Hall of Famer Lovey Goldmine at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno Join LIZA! AT 80
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
Collaboraction Theatre to Launch YOU BELONG HERE Series at New Humboldt Park Home
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Collaboraction Theatre Company announced upcoming shows and events at its new House of Belonging in Chicago's Humboldt Park, including the YOU BELONG HERE series supporting independent local artists.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Return to Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Paramount Theatre's immersive musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set to return to downtown Aurora's Stolp Island Theatre for a limited engagement this fall, with tickets already on sale.
Kumu Kahua Theatre Reveals Lineup For 56th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Kumu Kahua Theatre announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring world premieres spanning centuries of Hawai'i life, including a generational trilogy, a historical drama, and a 1930s-set mystery.
SOUND MANDALA to Return to Unicorn Theatre With Three New Immersive Audio Programs
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Sound Mandala, a 100-speaker immersive audio experience, will return to the Jerome Stage at Kansas City's Unicorn Theatre this summer with three original programs, coinciding with the city's FIFA World Cup hosting.
COMING HOME: BECOMING AN ARTIST Exhibition to Open at Dusti Bongé Art Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Dusti Bongé Art Foundation will present COMING HOME: BECOMING AN ARTIST, a summer exhibition featuring 34 works tracing Mississippi's first Modernist painter as she emerged as an artist after her husband's death.
Dima Slobodeniouk Proposed as Principal Conductor of Finnish National Opera and Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet Foundation's board proposed Dima Slobodeniouk as Principal Conductor, while extending Thomas de Mallet Burgess's tenure as Artistic Director through 2030.
Christine Lahti to Make London Stage Debut in Autobiographical Play THE SMILE OF HER
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Academy, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Christine Lahti will make her London stage debut in her autobiographical solo play THE SMILE OF HER at Marylebone Theatre, directed by Mêlisa Annis.
Joffrey Ballet Promotes Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet announced the promotion of Rehearsal Director Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director, a newly created position and the first of its kind since Ashley Wheater MBE was appointed Artistic Director in 2007.
Nederlander Concerts Acquires Vina Robles Amphitheatre on California's Central Coast
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Nederlander Concerts has acquired the Vina Robles Amphitheatre, a 3,000-capacity outdoor venue in Paso Robles, CA, expanding its California portfolio alongside the Greek Theatre and Grove of Anaheim.
ICE CREAM CIRCUS! to Tour Chicago Parks as Part of Night Out in the Parks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Ice Cream Circus! a free, wordless outdoor show combining dance, clown, and circus arts, at neighborhood parks across Chicago and Evanston as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series.
Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Paranormal Activity will make its Canadian Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in a strictly limited engagement. The cast of the Toronto production includes six actors with credits on Broadway, London's West End and touring productions.
Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO. CATS leads with 11 nominations among 65 eligible productions across 23 categories.
David Koechner to Perform Live Comedy at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor announced a one-night live comedy event with David Koechner, the actor and comedian known for The Office, Anchorman, and Saturday Night Live.
ALEX EDELMAN: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO Will Come to Steppenwolf Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian Alex Edelman will return to Steppenwolf Theatre with WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO, a new show examining identity, faith, and trauma, for five performances only in Chicago.
Ian Frank Named Shattered Globe Theatre’s New Producing Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre named Ian Frank as its new Producing Artistic Director following a national search. Frank previously served as Executive Director of Mudlark Theater in Evanston.
HONKY TONK ANGELS Will Kick Off Summer Mainstage Season at Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre will open its 2026 Summer Mainstage series with HONKY TONK ANGELS, a country music celebration featuring hits like 'Stand by Your Man' and 'Harper Valley PTA,' directed by FST Associate Artist Ben Liebert.
American Stage Will Host Summer Cabaret Series
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
American Stage announced its Summer Cabaret Series in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring three shows: BEACH, PLEASE!, BLACK GIRL MAGIC, and SAMMY & DINO, with tickets at $35.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.
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