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.
Porchlight Music Theatre Names New Executive Director and Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and More Set for The Soraya 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Soraya announced its 2026-27 season featuring 45 performances, eight major debuts including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Audra McDonald, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, plus the introduction of incoming Executive & Artistic Director Chad Hilligus.
PlayGround Will Present Works By 2026 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST Winners at Potrero Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
PlayGround will present staged readings of four winning plays from its 2026 Young Playwrights Contest at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, featuring works by Bay Area high school students on themes of city life.
Photos: Daniel Brocklebank and Faye Brookes in DOUBLE DOUBLE at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
All new photos have been released from the Built By Barn Revival of Rick Elice and Roger Rees’ Double Double at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. Learn more about the show here!
José Limón Dance Foundation 80th Anniversary Gala to Honor Kristen Brogdon & Anna Di Stasi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.
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.
ANASTASIA Will Open in Sydney This Week at Sydney Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The Broadway musical ANASTASIA opens at Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2026, starring Georgina Hopson, Rhonda Burchmore, and Nancye Hayes, following a acclaimed Melbourne run.
Playwrights & Titles Revealed For The 2026 PlayLab Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026
Florida Repertory Theatre announced five plays selected for its 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works, running April 30–May 3 in Fort Myers. Works by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford are featured.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera to Present Free MUSIC ELEVATED STATE TOUR Across Utah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera will present a seven-stop Music Elevated State Tour running June 30–July 10, 2026, featuring free outdoor concerts celebrating America's 250th birthday and Utah's cultural heritage.
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!
Cast Set For the Barn Theatre's Revival of DOUBLE DOUBLE This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced the casting for Built By Barn Revival of Rick Elice and Roger Rees' Double Double, running Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 30 May, with a national press night on Thursday 30 April.
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.
Paul Jacobs to Perform POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO with Cleveland Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will join the Cleveland Orchestra for a series of performances featuring POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO. Scheduled for April 2026, these concerts mark a notable return of Jacobs, who is renowned for his mastery in organ music. The event promises to showcase his exceptional skills alongside one of the most respected orchestras in the world, offering audiences a profound musical experience.
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
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
Composer Hans Thomalla to Release New Opera DARK FALL in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Composer Hans Thomalla will release his new opera DARK FALL, based on Goethe's 'Elective Affinities', on April 3, 2026. The opera, conducted by GRAMMY-winning Alan Pierson, features a talented cast and will be available on Oehms Classics.
OH SISTER MARY Comes to The Arches Lane Theatre, Battersea in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Following her show last year at Charring Cross Theatre and her summer season in New York and Provincetown, join Sister for a new fun filled show of singing, comedy, silliness, showtunes, some surprises and a few games.
Frist Art Museum Welcomes New Trustees to Enhance Governance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
The Frist Art Museum has announced that three board members have been elected to the Frist Art Museum Board of Trustees. The new members—Grace Awh, Melinda Balser, and Ben Weprin—bring a broad range of experience in the fields of law, education, real estate development, and hospitality.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Australian Premiere Cast Unveiled
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2026
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL has announced its cast for the Australian premiere, featuring Emma Caporaso and a mix of seasoned performers. The show will open in Melbourne on April 8 and tour major cities.
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.
92nd Street Y to Feature Grammy-Winner Richard O’Neill and Pianist Garrick Ohlsson in Classical Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
Grammy Award-winning violist Richard O’Neill and renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson will perform a selection of classical pieces at 92nd Street Y, showcasing works by Schubert and Rachmaninoff.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Launch 20-City U.S. Tour Under New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will grace stages across the United States during a 20-city coast-to-coast United States tour, starring in Washington, DC and continuing to cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles.
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