ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Elects 8 New Board Members for Three-Year Term
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.
HELL MOUTH Run Extended At Road Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Road Theatre Company announced an extension of HELL MOUTH, the world premiere written by Tom Jacobson and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, closing at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood.
ZOG Stage Adaptation Will Come to London's Cadogan Hall for Summer Run
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Freckle Productions will present ZOG at London's Cadogan Hall, marking the company's sixth summer residency at the venue. The production features live music, puppetry, and songs by Joe Stilgoe.
40 High School Singers Selected for 2026 Songbook Academy
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Forty high school vocalists from 13 states and 29 cities have been chosen for the 2026 SONGBOOK ACADEMY, a weeklong summer intensive in Carmel, Indiana, featuring masterclasses and performances with Broadway stars including Mandy Gonzalez.
Highmark Mann Center Will Present 50th Anniversary Season With 50+ Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Philadelphia's Highmark Mann Center announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring more than 50 performances, world premieres, and a $70 million campus transformation coinciding with America250 celebrations.
Winnie-The-Pooh Centenary Celebrations Will Come to Ashdown Forest This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Trigger's THE BIG ONE HUNDRED will present giant puppet performances and nature-based Explorer Days across Ashdown Forest and surrounding venues, marking 100 years of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
IAMA Theatre Company Will Present Workshop of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND to Close 18th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
IAMA Theatre Company will close its 18th season with a workshop production of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND, written by JuCoby Johnson and directed by H. Adam Harris, at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
André De Shields To Return For Season 7 Of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Tony winner André De Shields returns as Hermes in the seventh and final season of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS, the Onassis Foundation's Greek mythology podcast for kids, now featuring original songs in every episode.
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
Andreas C. Dracopoulos And Misty Copeland To Be Honored At Lincoln Center's 2026 Summer Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has named Misty Copeland and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Co-President Andreas C. Dracopoulos as honorees at its 2026 Summer Gala, with Copeland receiving the inaugural Lincoln Center Luminary Award.
NJPAC Commissions 13 Artists for New Public Art on Reimagined Newark Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
NJPAC and Project for Empty Space have commissioned 13 NJ and NY artists to create site-specific public works for the Arts Center's redeveloped downtown Newark campus, with installation expected by 2027.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.
Stevie Holland Releases TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES Vinyl, Sets 54 Below Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Jazz vocalist Stevie Holland announced the vinyl release of her album TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES, featuring originals and standards, alongside an upcoming celebratory concert at 54 Below in New York City.
Louisville Orchestra Receives $3.2 Million To Continue Kentucky’s Statewide In Harmony Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Louisville Orchestra received $3.2 million from the Kentucky General Assembly, bringing total In Harmony Tour funding to $11.8 million. The statewide initiative has reached 57,000 Kentuckians across 50 counties since 2022.
David Rothenberg Makes 54 Below Debut with NEVER TOO LATE in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome David Rothenberg on May 3 at 1pm. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome David Rothenberg on May 3 at 1pm.
Laurie Roldan Will Bring New Edition of Karen Carpenter Tribute to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Laurie Roldan in A SONG FOR YOU: THE MUSIC OF KAREN CARPENTER & FRIENDS on April 30, with special guests Lianne Marie Dobbs and Gabriela Gomez joining previously announced vocalists.
STEVE TREVIÑO: FAMILY MAN TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Stand-up comedian Steve Treviño, known for Netflix and Showtime specials, will perform at Patchogue Theatre on October 17 as part of his Family Man Tour.
Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer & Seth Meyers to Headline National Comedy Center Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers will headline the National Comedy Center's annual comedy festival in Jamestown, New York, August 6–9, 2026, alongside Carol Leifer, Gina Brillon, and others.
Creative Cauldron Stage Will Host “Bold New Voices” Festival in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Creative Cauldron Stage has announced the launch of its “Bold New Voices” Festival, running from April 11th through May 9th, 2026. The festival will offer audiences a unique opportunity to participate in the artistic process.
THE SUGAR WIFE Playwright Elizabeth Kuti Will Conduct Post-Show Q&A at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Elizabeth Kuti, whose play THE SUGAR WIFE is receiving its US Premiere in a production by The Artistic Home at Theater Wit, will attend the Friday, April 3 performance and stay for a post-show question and answer session.
Cast Set For ROOTED at the WAM Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
WAM Theatre will present ROOTED, a comedy by acclaimed playwright Deborah Zoe Laufer, directed by Maggie Mancinelli-Cahil. Learn more about the show here!
SCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. The event will feature student performers and guest poets. The program celebrates spoken word and community storytelling.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.
A CHORUS LINE and More Set for Geva Theatre 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
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