Palace to Release Fifth Studio Album 'Ox'
Palace announced their fifth studio album, 'Ox,' marking the band's latest project. The release follows their continued evolution as a recording act.
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Listen: Travis Moser Releases Cabaret Version of Taylor Swift's 'Elizabeth Taylor'
Cabaret artist Travis Moser released a live recording of Taylor Swift's 'Elizabeth Taylor,' captured at The Laurie Beechman Theatre during his solo show MIXTAPE.
American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.
THIS IS NOT AMERICA to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
Philip Stokes' gripping new thriller THIS IS NOT AMERICA hits Edinburgh Fringe at Pleasance Courtyard, 5-31 August. From the creators of award-winning Shellshocked.
Complete Programming And Cast Set For Misty Copeland-Curated JOYCE BALLET FESTIVAL 2026
The Joyce Theater revealed the full cast and programming for The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026, curated by Misty Copeland, featuring artists from ABT, NYCB, Paris Opera Ballet, and two world premieres.
CHICAGO BLACK DANCE LEGACY PROJECT to Return to Harris Theater
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance will present the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project in Dancing the Archive: Embodied Histories, Collective Power, featuring ten Black dance companies honoring ten Chicago Legacy Bearers in a one-night-only performance.
THE FIREWORKS PROJECT to Make U.S. Premiere at Jacob's Pillow with Gauthier Dance
Germany's Gauthier Dance will bring THE FIREWORKS PROJECT to Jacob's Pillow's Ted Shawn Theatre for its U.S. debut, featuring nine new dances including a world premiere by Rena Butler, led by artistic director Eric Gauthier.
THE BIRTH OF THE PILL World Premiere to Open TimeLine Theatre's 30th Season
TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for the world premiere of THE BIRTH OF THE PILL, written by Jessica Huang, based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Jonathan Eig's book, and directed by Sandra Marquez at its new Uptown home.
Photos: Christine Lahti in THE SMILE OF HER at the Marylebone Theatre
All new photos have been released of Christine Lahti in The Smile of Her, her autobiographical play, which is now playing at the Marylebone Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Oil Lamp Theater to Move to Former Ten Ninety Brewing Co. in Downtown Glenview
Oil Lamp Theater announced its future home will be at the former Ten Ninety Brewing Co. at 1025 Waukegan Road in Downtown Glenview, part of its $5 million 'Light the Way' fundraising campaign.
Eddie Cooper Will Join CHICAGO Cast as 'Amos Hart'
Chicago is getting a new Amos! The Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Eddie Cooper in the role of Amos Hart beginning this month at the Ambassador Theatre.
Mandy Gonzalez, Nobuntu and More Set for Caramoor 2026-27 Season
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.
Cecile Licad Set to Release Scott Joplin Album in July
Pianist Cecile Licad will release a new two-disc album, Scott Joplin—King of Ragtime, on Danacord Records, featuring 22 works drawn from her extensive recital performances of Joplin's music.
ACIS & GALATEA to Be Staged by Valkyrie Ensemble in All-Femme Production
The Valkyrie Ensemble, a feminist opera collective based in Chicago, will present an all-femme cast of women, non-binary, and trans artists in Handel's ACIS & GALATEA at Chicago Danztheatre.
Joffrey Ballet Adds Six New Board Members and Elects Life Director
The Joffrey Ballet announced six new Board of Directors members and elected Patty P. Andringa as Life Director, recognizing her more than three decades of service to the Chicago-based company.
BEYOND THE STARDUST to Open at The Flea With Full Cast Announced
The Flea announced the cast of BEYOND THE STARDUST, an immersive nightlife show conceived by Niegel Smith and The Illustrious Blacks, featuring aerialists, vocalists, and dancers in an Afro-disco-space-punk production.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th Anniversary Gala Raises $1.3 Million
Chicago Shakespeare Theater celebrated the company's 40th Anniversary with the Revel in Ruby Gala. The evening raised $1.3 million, honoring four decades of powerful theatermaking and fueling the artistry, education, and community engagement.
MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
Luna Stage and Richard Jordan Productions bring MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre, inspired by Hannah Arendt's arrest, before transferring to 59E59 Theatre in New York City.
Abbie Gardner and More Will Come to Plymouth's Spire Center This Fall
The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced four fall shows: Abbie Gardner, Patty Larkin & Lucy Kaplansky, comedian Lenny Clarke, and the Laszlo Gardony Quartet. Tickets go on sale at spirecenter.org.
Lizzo Makes CSO & Ravinia Debuts at 90th Season
Lizzo joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia this summer, alongside Klaus Mäkelä, a Mozart opera, and the Midwest premiere of Carlos Simon's Good News Mass.
HAPPY TOGETHER Tour is Coming to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre
The Happy Together Tour is coming to Paramount Theatre. The 2026 bill features bands and artists including The Association, The Troggs, Chicago lead singer Jason Scheff and more.
OTHELLO With Sharon D Clarke and More Join The RSC's 2026-27 Season
The RSC announced new productions for its 2026-27 season, including Sharon D Clarke in OTHELLO, a world premiere by Stewart Pringle, and a touring MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR visiting regional theatres across England.
Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines and Noah Cyrus Reunite for New Collaboration 'High and Sad'
Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines and GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus have released 'High and Sad,' a new collaboration that reimagines the Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines original with Cyrus's vocals. Listen to it now.
FESTIVAL LATINO 2026 to Feature OKAN, Oro Sólido, and More at New Columbus Venue
CAPA announced the headliners for FESTIVAL LATINO 2026 presented by Honda, featuring OKAN, Mazizo Musical, Oro Sólido, and Jose Alberto 'El Canario' at Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre.
GLORIA BOND CLUNIE PLAYWRIGHT'S FESTIVAL to Return to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's third annual Gloria Bond Clunie Playwright's Festival will feature developmental workshops and staged readings of three new plays focused on the Black American experience at Evanston's Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
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