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The 2026 Oscars Attract 17.86 Million Viewers, Down 9% From 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026


The 98th Oscars brought in 17.86 million viewers this past Sunday on ABC and Hulu, coming in about 9% from last year's ceremony. The new dates are the lowest for the annual event since 2022.

Short Attention Span Theatre to Showcase New Plays in Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Short Attention Span Theatre will present an evening of six new short plays at the Gilded Saloon in Edinburgh on April 1, 2026. The event features a lineup of award-winning writers, including a Carnegie-nominated author and a newly published novelist. The plays, which cover genres from comedy to horror, offer a unique theatrical experience ahead of the main Fringe season. This showcase highlights the talents of established and emerging writers, providing a platform for innovative and diverse sto

LA Phil Reveals 2026/27 Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026


LA Phil President & CEO Kim Noltemy has unveiled the 2026/27 LA Phil season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The season features figures including Esa-Pekka Salonen, who takes up his newly established role of Creative Director.

TITANIQUE Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026


The award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE has announced the digital lottery and ticket rush policies for the show’s Broadway run – with digital lottery entries now open for the show’s first preview performance.

Tenth Annual LA Get Down Festival Opens in April at Greenway Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026


The 10th Annual L.A. Get Down Festival is a celebration of Los Angeles' arts communities through spoken word in honor of U.S. National Poetry Month. Learn more here!

The Soraya Will Feature Audra McDonald and More in 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026


Six prominent debuts will be among the 40-plus performances to be featured in the The Soraya's 2026-27 Season, highlighting the performing arts center's ongoing commitment to the breadth and excellence of its programs.

Full Cast Announced for STAND & DELIVER at National Theatre of Scotland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026


45 years on from the legendary occupation of the Lee Jeans Factory in Greenock, Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In tells a powerful and personal story of political resistance, workers' determination and lifelong female solidarity and friendship.

Minnesota Opera to Debut THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026


With The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, composer Kamala Sankaram and librettist Minita Gandhi transform the acclaimed graphic novel into a major new opera that will open Minnesota Opera's 2026-27 season.

AMADEUS NEVER GIVES ME THE BLUES to be Presented at The Marsh San Francisco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026


Opera singer Amy Bouchard will make her debut at The Marsh San Francisco with the world premiere of Amadeus Never Gives Me the Blues, a new musical solo show tracing the genesis of her artistry.

Edinburgh International Festival Reveals Programme Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026


Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.  

The Marcus King Band Extends The 'Darling Blue Tour' with New Stops This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026


GRAMMY-nominated country-americana star Marcus King will hit the road this summer with his band for the Darling Blue Pt. 2 Tour, a 39-city run across the U.S. and Canada.

GREEN DAY Acoustic Sing-Along Night Set For Quig’s Pub In Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026


James Haro In Storage will bring the anthems of Green Day to Quig's Pub for a solo acoustic mega-set of the Bay Area band's greatest hits on Thursday, April 16.

Allison Loggins-Hull to Celebrate Tenure with The Cleveland Orchestra in New Albums
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026


Composer and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull marks the end of her three-year fellowship with The Cleveland Orchestra with two new albums, showcasing her innovative compositions.

Ledisi and Chester Gregory to Star in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Ebony Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026


Ebony Repertory Theatre will present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', starring Grammy-winner Ledisi and NAACP-winner Chester Gregory, from May 21 to June 8, 2026, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.

Feliciana Dalley and David Hutchinson Named Co-Chairs of Greenwich Creative Network
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026


The Royal Borough of Greenwich Creative Network has announced new co-chairs Feliciana Dalley and David Hutchinson as they get set to host the first ever event for creatives.

Three Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Seniors Recognized with Palm Beach Symphony's 2026 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026


Three talented high school seniors from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach have received Palm Beach Symphony's 2026 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award. Violinist Michael Li was awarded first place, pianist Josefina Ezcurra placed second and violinist Elias Cohen placed third.

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

MAC to School 2025: 10th Anniversary Weekend of Artistry, Community, & Song
by Chloe Yang - Feb 27, 2026


MAC to School 2025, MAC's 10th annual educational symposium, took place 9/27–28 in NYC. The two-day event featured master classes, panels, and showcases. MAC's 40th Annual Awards follow at Symphony Space on March 23, 2026.

Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS Panto Comes to St Helens Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026


Regal Entertainments Ltd will present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the theatre from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April. Tickets are on sale now priced from £20.

Review: British Farce THE COTTAGE At Torrance Theater Company
by Shari Barrett - Feb 24, 2026


Hilarity ensues as alcohol is consumed, leading to brilliant cat and mouse games during which laughs abound.

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE Returning to Theaters
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026


Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will return to theatres in the United States and Canada on March 6, 2026. For its theatrical return, the film will be shown in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English.

Lillias White Will Perform Concert to Kick Off Core Theatre Group's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026


Lillias White is set to kick off Core Theatre Group's upcoming 2026 season with a special concert performance on March 16. She will be joined by Dennis Stowe. Learn more here!

Industry Pro Newsletter: How the Washington National Opera is Moving Forward Following Kennedy Center Split
by Alex Freeman - Feb 23, 2026


Good morning from a very snowy New York City! Under a blizzard warning, Broadway canceled their evening shows Sunday with matinees wrapping up with enough time for everyone to make it home before the snow really started coming down. This week we share a few exclusives with you - first Situation unveiled a new leadership survey on the future of live events, and we sat down with the Washington National Opera to learn how they are moving forward after splitting with the Kennedy Center. We’ve also got Tony Awards eligibility updates and a look at funding concerns both in the US and the UK.

MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026


Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.

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