Violinist Patrick Yim Sets 'Bamboo Grove' Album with Works by Zhou Long and Chen Yi
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2026
Violinist and violist Patrick Yim is set to release Bamboo Grove on PENTATONE, an album of world premiere recordings created in close collaboration with Chen Yi and Zhou Long
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.
SMILEY to Make North American English-Language Premiere at Open Space Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Open Space Arts will present SMILEY, a queer romantic comedy by Spanish playwright Guillem Clua, in its North American English-language premiere in Chicago, directed by Jack Dugan Carpenter.
Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
WELL-BALANCED DADS Will Bring Circus-Infused Comedy to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Whisper Theatre Collective will present WELL-BALANCED DADS at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring performers Richie Schiraldi and Britt Anderson as two suburban dads on a camping trip blending acrobatics, dad jokes, and themes of masculinity.
Cast Set For SCARAMOUCHE World Premiere in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
City Lit Theater announced the cast for the world premiere musical SCARAMOUCHE, based on Rafael Sabatini's adventure novel, directed by Beth Wolf and featuring a 10-person cast with a 30-number score.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.
92NY to Present Roomful of Teeth & Gabriel Kahane: ELEVATOR SONGS NY Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and composer Gabriel Kahane will perform at 92NY, including the New York premiere of Kahane's Elevator Songs, composed for the ensemble.
I KILLED ANDY BREITBART Will Return To Chicago For Limited Three-Week Run
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
I Killed Andy Breitbart will return to Chicago for a limited three-week run at The Apollo Theater Studio. Written and performed by Pam Dickler, the solo show explores the events surrounding Andrew Breitbart and a Chicago theater company during the 2012 election cycle.
Social Sciences Productions Will Bring QUEER FANTASIA to Fertile Ground
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026
Social Sciences Productions will present QUEER FANTASIA on April 10-12 and 18, exploring vibrant themes through performance. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Hunter College Partners With Breaking The Binary Theatre For Public Master Class Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
Photos: PETER FILICHIA & FRIENDS Warms 54 Below With Memories
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 15, 2026
Peter Filichia returned to 54 Below on March 2, 2026 with another chapter of his PETER FILICHIA AND FRIENDS: BR0ADWAY TALES AND TUNES. See photos and a review of the show by Maryann Lopinto
CHICAGO And More Set for Gingold Theatrical Group 2026 Play Reading Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring Oscar Wilde's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins, and GETTING MARRIED by George Bernard Shaw. These readings will take place on Monday evenings at The Players Club in New York. Artistic Director David Staller highlights the season's focus on provocative themes and social progress. The season aims to engage audiences with thought-provoking plays that reflect GTG's commitment to diversity and transfor
Will Burton, Ben Fankhauser and More to Star in Developmental Reading of THE BRASS TEAPOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse will produce a developmental reading of the new alt-rock-pop musical The Brass Teapot: A New Musical in New York.
Copland House Names CULTIVATE 2026 Fellows
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Copland House has selected its fellows for the CULTIVATE 2026 emerging composers program, focusing on nurturing new music talents. Learn more about the fellows here!
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Offer 10 Weeks of Performances This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
Jacob’s Pillow has announced the full lineup for its 94th Dance Festival, running June 24 through August 30. The season features performances by Paul Taylor Dance Company, Akram Khan Company, San Francisco Ballet, and more.
Short Story Theatre Will Present an Evening of Six True Stories in Highland Park
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Short Story Theatre will host a captivating evening featuring dramatic readings by local storytellers, enhancing the cultural landscape with powerful narratives.
New York City Ballet to Host 2026 Spring Gala Featuring World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, New York City Ballet will present its 2026 Spring Gala, Set in Stone: Creation & Preservation, with a one-time only gala program featuring a World Premiere by choreographer and NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck.
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
Joel Grey and Phylicia Rashad to be Honored at Center Theatre Group 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Center Theatre Group will present CTG: The Gala, the not-for-profit's annual event which will be held at The Music Center, featuring cocktails and dinner on the Jerry Moss Plaza and a one-night-only show at the Mark Taper Forum.
25th Flamenco Festival Comes to New York City; Full Lineup and Tour Locations
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026
The 25th anniversary celebration of Flamenco Festival New York will feature programming that evokes this endless love affair between the city of skyscrapers and flamenco.
Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
Photos: THE TEMPEST Featuring Stacey Lind At Otherworld Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Otherworld Theatre Company will present PROSPERA, a world premiere science-fiction adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, adapted and directed by Tiffany Keane Schaefer. See photos of the production.
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