Dru Hill and Mýa to Perform Together at NJPAC in Newark
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
R&B vocal group Dru Hill, featuring founding members SisQo, Nokio, and Jazz, will perform alongside GRAMMY Award-winning artist Mýa at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
Sergio Azzolini Completes Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto Recording Project With New Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Bassoonist Sergio Azzolini will release Concerti per fagotto VI on July 3, completing his six-album survey of Antonio Vivaldi's bassoon concertos for the Vivaldi Edition. The recording features Azzolini and L'Onda Armonica performing the final concertos in the composer's surviving bassoon concerto catalogue.
Bass Denis Sedov and Pianist Karina Pogosbekova to Perform at Manhattan Plaza
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Composers Concordance will present an evening of music for bass voice and piano featuring Denis Sedov and Karina Pogosbekova at the Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza, with works by Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride, and Shostakovich.
Jo Foster, Gracie McGonigal, and More Join INTO THE WOODS West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
Theatre Communications Group Reveals 2026 Rising Leaders of Puerto Rico Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Theatre Communications Group named five emerging theatre artists and leaders to its 2026 Rising Leaders of Puerto Rico cohort, a yearlong professional development program supporting early-career professionals across Puerto Rican theatre.
DEF POETRY JAM REUNION to Take Center Stage at NJPAC During Dodge Poetry Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
NJPAC will host an exclusive DEF POETRY JAM reunion during the Dodge Poetry Festival, featuring alumni performances and a tribute to Abiodun Oyewole, founding member of The Last Poets.
Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
Voices of Ascension to Launch 2026-2027 Season 'The Radiant Depths'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Voices of Ascension announced its 37th season, The Radiant Depths, featuring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks to newly commissioned works, including a Nico Muhly commission written for organist James McVinnie.
Kids Week Announces Participating Shows For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Society of London Theatre's Kids Week returns this summer with over 50 West End and London shows, offering free tickets for children aged 17 and under accompanied by a full-price adult, plus behind-the-scenes activities.
THE 20TH ANNUAL NOTABLE OCCASION Will Come to Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Nicola and Beatrice Bulgari will host the Carnegie Hall Notables—a membership program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s—for the 20th Annual Notable Occasion.
THE BEST OF TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III to Launch 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Senbla will present THE BEST OF TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III on a UK autumn tour, featuring Robin Smith leading a live group through Tubular Bells I in full, plus extended sections of II and III and hit single Moonlight Shadow.
ST NICHOLAS by Conor McPherson to Open at Black Button Eyes Productions
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Black Button Eyes Productions will stage Conor McPherson's one-actor play ST NICHOLAS at City Lit Theater in Chicago, with Kevin Webb as a Dublin theatre critic entangled with vampires, directed by Ed Rutherford.
THE DAVID DRUMGOLD VARIETY SHOW Pride Edition to Return to Puffin Cultural Forum
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
David Drumgold brings his annual Pride Variety Show back to the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, NJ, featuring jazz, drag, R&B, and comedy performers including Richard Cortez, Zeta Jones, and pianist Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
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.
ARMAGEDDON, GLORY, APOLLO 13, and NATIONAL TREASURE Set for Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Summer Classic Movies Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre will present its Summer Classic Movie Series, featuring films including ARMAGEDDON, GLORY, APOLLO 13, and MIRACLE, celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Florida Repertory Theatre Names Trine Alfaro as New Marketing Manager
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Florida Repertory Theatre announced Trine Alfaro as its new marketing manager following a months-long search. Alfaro brings experience in strategic marketing and digital media as the company prepares for its 29th season.
Cast Set For THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Fort Salem Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Fort Salem Theater announced the cast for THE LARAMIE PROJECT, featuring nine local actors, seven making their FST debut. The documentary-style play examines the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming.
Patchogue Theatre Will Present WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Patchogue Theatre announced WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.
Roundabout Theatre Company Launches $120 Million Next Stage Campaign for Studio 54 Renovation and Future Programming
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the official public launch of the Next Stage Campaign, a $120 million capital campaign designed to support the organization’s future through renovations, financial investment, and expanded programming.
WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Patchogue Theatre will present Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING Begins at Playhouse Square This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Casting has been announced for Cleveland's limited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Playhouse Square, featuring Cleveland native Robb Sapp, who has played Ed in the Broadway production since 2021.
Lila Chrisp Wins First Prize at 28th Annual Lenya Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music announced Lila Chrisp as the First Prize winner of the Lenya Competition, taking home $25,000. Claire Griffin and Ilanna Starr each received $20,000 Second Prizes.
Club Passim's CAMPFIRE FESTIVAL Will Return for Memorial Day Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Club Passim's Campfire Festival will present nearly 70 artists over Memorial Day Weekend in Cambridge, MA, marking 28 years of the semi-annual event featuring songwriter rounds, solo sets, and full-band performances.
Writers Theatre to Present THE STOPPARD SERIES Alongside LEOPOLDSTADT Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Writers Theatre will present The Stoppard Series, a lineup of lectures and community events surrounding its 29-member ensemble production of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, at its Glencoe, IL venue.
Photos: SHADES AND SHADOWS at the Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Back with Two Beasts recently presented the World Premiere of Shades and Shadows, by William Brasse. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
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