COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
Pushcart Players Receives Pine Tree Foundation of New York Grant for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Pushcart Players, entering its 52nd year, received a grant from Pine Tree Foundation of New York to support its 2026-27 season, including a 'Voices of Democracy and Social Justice' outreach initiative.
National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finals to Make Philadelphia Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
The Jewish Plays Project and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History will present the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finals in Philadelphia, with audiences voting to select the winning play from three finalists.
Chatham Baroque Reveals 2026–2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Chatham Baroque announced its 2026/2027 season marking 35 years in Pittsburgh, featuring guest artists Chris Norman and Pascale Beaudin, a Vivaldi holiday concert, Bach programs, and visiting Renaissance & Baroque ensembles.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Will Come to Princeton Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree, fresh from the Metropolitan Opera stage, will perform the title role in the Princeton Festival's new production of Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Morven Museum & Garden, with a 7-year-old local student making his Festival debut.
BEES DELUXE to Play Hartford's Black Eyed Sally's
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Bees Deluxe, two-time New Hampshire State Blues Challenge winners who advanced to the semi-finals at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, will perform at Black Eyed Sally's in Hartford, Conn. Admission is free.
Divina De Campo Will Lead AMANDA – THE NIGHT BEFORE ME London Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Divina de Campo, runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will star in the London debut of AMANDA – THE NIGHT BEFORE ME, a solo musical about gender identity, at The Bridgehouse Theatre in South London.
Guy Garvey, Carl Palmer, Gruff Rhys and Weyes Blood Will Make BBC PROMS Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
The BBC Proms will feature debut appearances from Elbow's Guy Garvey, ELP drummer Carl Palmer, Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, and Weyes Blood, alongside a first-ever Prog Rock Prom and regional concerts across the UK.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Host 2026 Winter Gala Featuring Danielle De Niese
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Olivier Award winner Danielle de Niese will make her Melbourne Symphony Orchestra debut at the 2026 Winter Gala, performing works by Bernstein, Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall.
Joyce Lao’s SUNGOD (DESTINY) Set for Evolution Festival at The Center at West Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Joyce Lao (Laoagan) will present SUNGOD (Destiny), a film and multimedia performance piece, as part of The Evolution Festival, produced by The Center at West Park, on June 28 at 7:00 PM at St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 263 W. 86th St., New York, NY 10024.
ZÉMIRE ET AZOR to Open Berkshire Opera Festival's Inaugural Resident Artist Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Berkshire Opera Festival will present Grétry's rarely staged ZÉMIRE ET AZOR at PS21 in Chatham, NY, marking the launch of the company's new eight-week paid Resident Artist Program for emerging opera singers.
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.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Stage Partners to Launch New Play Commissions with EdTA and California Thespians
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Stage Partners announced two new play commissions pairing playwrights Mandy Conner and Ian McWethy with the Educational Theatre Association and California Thespians to develop original one-act plays for school theatre programs.
THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD to Make Bay Area Premiere at Orinda Starlight Village Players
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Orinda Starlight Village Players will present the Bay Area premiere of Mark Shanahan's adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD, marking the novel's 100th anniversary, at the Orinda Community Center Park Amphitheatre.
Photos: In Rehearsals for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Check out new rehearsal photos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a soaring contemporary score and an immersive blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.
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.
ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND to Return to Jacksons Lane With Revised Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
LegalAliens Theatre's ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND, performed by 16 refugees and migrants, returns to Jacksons Lane with a revised version reflecting new participants and a changed British society.
Blau House Added to Connecticut State Register of Historic Places
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Blau House & Gardens has announced that the Blau House has been added to the Connecticut State Register of Historic Places. Designed by stage and theater designer Ralph Alswang, the residence is recognized for its architecture and its connection to Westport's creative community.
Ana Villafañe to Perform Unplugged in London Amid SINATRA: THE MUSICAL West End Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Ana Villafañe, known for originating the role of Gloria Estefan in ON YOUR FEET! on Broadway, will perform an intimate acoustic set at PizzaExpress Live in London while starring as Ava Gardner in her West End debut.
MARY JANE THE MUSICAL 2: THE GRANDSON to Premiere At Dell’Arte International in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Dell'Arte International and Longshadr Productions will present the world premiere of Mary Jane The Musical 2: The Grandson. The sequel featuring 12 original songs exploring Humboldt County's cannabis culture at the outdoor Rooney Amphitheatre in Blue Lake, CA.
AMERICAN STREET FOOD STORIES to Come to Chelsea Music Festival with Chef Hinnerk von Bargen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival will present an evening of global street food stalls led by Culinary Institute of America professor and Street Foods author Chef Hinnerk von Bargen at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.
BLAST FEST Will Come to The Dukes Lancaster
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Dukes in Lancaster announced BLAST FEST, an upcoming festival featuring a lineup of performances and events at the venue. Learn more about the event here!
Cast Set For Great Lakes Operetta's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Great Lakes Operetta announced the cast and creative team for its first fully staged production, ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD, to be performed at the Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago with two alternating casts.
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 2, 2026
Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
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